Smithsonian Air & Space & American History Museum Tour- Semi-Private 8ppl Max in Washington DC booking from $174.90

Smithsonian Air & Space & American History Museum Tour- Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Overview

This 5.5 hour Semi-Private (8 Guest Max.) guided combo tour welcomes guests to experience the Smithsonian’s two most visited museums in Washington DC. This is your chance to experience the two most popular museums in Washington DC with the help of our expert guides navigating the crowds! Dinosaurs to diamonds, planes, planets and spacesuits; our guides have the stories to make them come alive.

Experience the two unforgettable museums with one unrivaled experience.

Highlights often include (but are not limited to):
-Henry the largest taxidermied elephant 
-Hope Diamond 
-The Nation’s T-Rex (Wankel’s T-Rex)
-Meteorites 
-1903 Wright Flyer
-1909 Wright Military Flyer
-Spirit of St. Louis 
-Neil Armstrong’s spacesuit

City: Washington DC

Sat 21 Jun

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What's Included

SKIP-THE-LINE SEMI-PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR

DURATION 5.5 HOURS

PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE

"SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 8 GUESTS MAXIMUM

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Notes: Natural History Museum, Air & Space Museum and other attractions or museums in DC may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.

What To Expect

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

This is your chance to experience the two most popular museums in Washington DC with the help of our expert guides navigating the crowds! Start your day with the largest Natural History collection in the world. Stones, bones, and bugs clamor for your attention at the Smithsonian Natural History museum as the largest taxidermied elephant in the world trumpets your welcome (his name is Henry!). From the most famous single artifact in the Smithsonian collection — the (supposedly) cursed Hope Diamond — to the recently revealed renovated Fossil Hall with Mastodon, T-Rex, and Diplodocus looming over the path, your inner child will remind you of how fascinating the natural world’s mysteries are.

National Air and Space Museum

After a break to recharge, cross the famous National Mall to the Smithsonian Air & Space museum. Currently undergoing its own renovation, there is still plenty to see! Starting with a family in Ohio solving a problem not even Leonardo DaVinci could. We speak, of course, of the Wright Brothers who launched the world to literal new heights. The original Wright Flyer from 1903 gets its own exhibition gallery to set the stage for what comes after. From the first military flyer in 1909 (also a Wright Bros. creation) to the golden age of setting records and commercial aviation, imagine the guts it took to trust your life to this novel technology. Then head to the even more intimidating exploits in the space exhibits. Where you view some of the actual artifacts man set out to conquer the vast unknown in an inhospitable environment and then back to Earth’s warm embrace. But the highest heights are those of imagination that inspire us to the risk so much.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (53)

Tracy_S

Mar 2025

Yes, we paid a guide to take us through a free museum. SO WORTH IT!!! With limited time and sore feet, we wanted to maximize our visit without missing things. Brenda was well-prepared and super flexible, creating a tour plan to satisfy our small group. Her anecdotes about the displays really brought them to life. She was equally knowledgeable about Natural and Aeronautical history. So glad we chose this tour!

Renee_H

Feb 2025

Rebecca was a fantastic guide. We covered so much in a short amount of time. Interesting facts along the way also.

Marie_S

Nov 2024

Christopher was a great guide and was very knowledgable! We did 2 tours back to back ... Natural History and Aerospace Museum. I would recommend one of these tours per day... after the tour you could meander around and see many, many other things that you didn't get focus on during the tour.

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Smithsonian Air & Space & American History Museum Tour- Semi-Private 8ppl Max

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