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Visite coupe-file des archives nationales et de la colline du Capitole - 8 personnes maximum

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This 5.5 hour Semi-Private (8 Guest Max.) guided combo tour welcomes guests to skip-the-line and experience two essential museums in Washington DC. The best way to understand the who and the what of the United States! Your guide will show you the documents and the people that have defined this country. This tour has the heroes and villains of history, culture, progress, and art of the USA.

Highlights often include (but are not limited to):

-The original Declaration of Independence
-The Constitution
-The Bill of Rights
-1297 Magna Carta
-Presidential Portraits
-20th Century American
-Obama Portraits
-Pocahontas Portrait
-Conservation Labs
-Works by Mary Cassatt, Edward Hopper, Andy Warhol, and Norman Rockwell
Ville: Washington DC
Mon 28 Apr
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Ce qui est inclu
Skip The Line Entry to National Archives
Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Lunch Break)
Collations
Véhicule climatisé
Frais de parking
Eau en bouteille
Tout l'équipement nécessaire, y compris un rashguard, des chaussures de récif et une planche de surf
Information additionnelle
  • 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)
  • A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
  • 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: National Archives and other attractions or museums 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.
À quoi s'attendre
1
The National Archives Museum
Start at the Archives, a neoclassical building that acts as a temple to American history. Once inside. Your expert guide will introduce you to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution while observing the original documents. These papers, alongside the Bill of Rights and the Federalist Papers, are all signed by the prominent statesmen and founding fathers like Alexander Hamilton. Moving to the Public Vaults Exhibits, you’ll come face to face with letters from George Washington and John F. Kennedy. You’ll even see the Emancipation Proclamation, which, in 1863, led to the abolishment of slavery. Finally, in the Rubenstein Gallery, you’ll examine more historical documents like the Magna Carta of 1297, written well before the United States was even conceived, yet pivotal in influencing the other documents that you’ll experience in the Archives. By the end, you will have witnessed firsthand the humble documentation that created the world’s most powerful country.
2
Capitol Hill
Start at the Archives, a neoclassical building that acts as a temple to American history. Once inside. Your expert guide will introduce you to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution while observing the original documents. These papers, alongside the Bill of Rights and the Federalist Papers, are all signed by the prominent statesmen and founding fathers like Alexander Hamilton. Moving to the Public Vaults Exhibits, you’ll come face to face with letters from George Washington and John F. Kennedy. You’ll even see the Emancipation Proclamation, which, in 1863, led to the abolishment of slavery. Finally, in the Rubenstein Gallery, you’ll examine more historical documents like the Magna Carta of 1297, written well before the United States was even conceived, yet pivotal in influencing the other documents that you’ll experience in the Archives. By the end, you will have witnessed firsthand the humble documentation that created the world’s most powerful country. Afterwards, we’ll talk politics and history as we trace Washington DC’s evolution from a swamp to the capital of one of the world’s most influential nations.  Explore the City Upon a Hill with a knowledgeable guide who will show you Capitol Hill – the place where it all happens in the United States. Learn about the main buildings including the Capitol and the Supreme Court. Visit the magnificent exteriors while popping inside the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress, as well exploring Thomas Jefferson’s library and inspecting a real Gutenberg Bible. The tour may include a visit to a courtroom and tickets may be available for a tour of the Capitol’s interior.
3
Supreme Court
Start at the Archives, a neoclassical building that acts as a temple to American history. Once inside. Your expert guide will introduce you to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution while observing the original documents. These papers, alongside the Bill of Rights and the Federalist Papers, are all signed by the prominent statesmen and founding fathers like Alexander Hamilton. Moving to the Public Vaults Exhibits, you’ll come face to face with letters from George Washington and John F. Kennedy. You’ll even see the Emancipation Proclamation, which, in 1863, led to the abolishment of slavery. Finally, in the Rubenstein Gallery, you’ll examine more historical documents like the Magna Carta of 1297, written well before the United States was even conceived, yet pivotal in influencing the other documents that you’ll experience in the Archives. By the end, you will have witnessed firsthand the humble documentation that created the world’s most powerful country. Afterwards, we’ll talk politics and history as we trace Washington DC’s evolution from a swamp to the capital of one of the world’s most influential nations.  Explore the City Upon a Hill with a knowledgeable guide who will show you Capitol Hill – the place where it all happens in the United States. Learn about the main buildings including the Capitol and the Supreme Court. Visit the magnificent exteriors while popping inside the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress, as well exploring Thomas Jefferson’s library and inspecting a real Gutenberg Bible. The tour may include a visit to a courtroom and tickets may be available for a tour of the Capitol’s interior.
4
Library of Congress
Start at the Archives, a neoclassical building that acts as a temple to American history. Once inside. Your expert guide will introduce you to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution while observing the original documents. These papers, alongside the Bill of Rights and the Federalist Papers, are all signed by the prominent statesmen and founding fathers like Alexander Hamilton. Moving to the Public Vaults Exhibits, you’ll come face to face with letters from George Washington and John F. Kennedy. You’ll even see the Emancipation Proclamation, which, in 1863, led to the abolishment of slavery. Finally, in the Rubenstein Gallery, you’ll examine more historical documents like the Magna Carta of 1297, written well before the United States was even conceived, yet pivotal in influencing the other documents that you’ll experience in the Archives. By the end, you will have witnessed firsthand the humble documentation that created the world’s most powerful country. Afterwards, we’ll talk politics and history as we trace Washington DC’s evolution from a swamp to the capital of one of the world’s most influential nations.  Explore the City Upon a Hill with a knowledgeable guide who will show you Capitol Hill – the place where it all happens in the United States. Learn about the main buildings including the Capitol and the Supreme Court. Visit the magnificent exteriors while popping inside the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress, as well exploring Thomas Jefferson’s library and inspecting a real Gutenberg Bible. The tour may include a visit to a courtroom and tickets may be available for a tour of the Capitol’s interior.
5
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Inside the Capitol lies the U.S Capitol Visitor Centre, a large underground addition to the Capitol complex, which serves as a gathering point for up to 4000 tourists and an expansion space for the US Congress. Here you will be informed about the unique characteristics of the House, the Senate and U.S legislative process, as well as learn about the history and development of architecture of the Capitol. Our guide will end the tour providing access passes (and information about security protocols) for the visitor’s galleries of the current chambers for the House of Representatives and or the Senate, to be seen at your leisure.
6
Le Musée des Archives Nationales
Commencez par les Archives, un bâtiment néoclassique qui sert de temple à l'histoire américaine. Une fois à l'intérieur. Votre guide expert vous présentera la déclaration d'indépendance et la constitution tout en observant les documents originaux. Ces documents, aux côtés de la Déclaration des droits et des Documents fédéralistes, sont tous signés par des hommes d'État éminents et des pères fondateurs comme Alexander Hamilton. En vous déplaçant vers les expositions des coffres publics, vous tomberez nez à nez avec des lettres de George Washington et de John F. Kennedy. Vous verrez même la proclamation d'émancipation qui, en 1863, a conduit à l'abolition de l'esclavage. Enfin, dans la galerie Rubenstein, vous examinerez des documents plus historiques comme la Magna Carta de 1297, écrite bien avant même la conception des États-Unis, mais essentielle pour influencer les autres documents que vous découvrirez dans les Archives. À la fin, vous aurez été témoin de première main de l'humble documentation qui a créé le pays le plus puissant du monde.
7
le Parlement américain
Commencez par les Archives, un bâtiment néoclassique qui sert de temple à l'histoire américaine. Une fois à l'intérieur. Votre guide expert vous présentera la déclaration d'indépendance et la constitution tout en observant les documents originaux. Ces documents, aux côtés de la Déclaration des droits et des Documents fédéralistes, sont tous signés par des hommes d'État éminents et des pères fondateurs comme Alexander Hamilton. En vous déplaçant vers les expositions des coffres publics, vous tomberez nez à nez avec des lettres de George Washington et de John F. Kennedy. Vous verrez même la proclamation d'émancipation qui, en 1863, a conduit à l'abolition de l'esclavage. Enfin, dans la galerie Rubenstein, vous examinerez des documents plus historiques comme la Magna Carta de 1297, écrite bien avant même la conception des États-Unis, mais essentielle pour influencer les autres documents que vous découvrirez dans les Archives. À la fin, vous aurez été témoin de première main de l'humble documentation qui a créé le pays le plus puissant du monde. Ensuite, nous parlerons de politique et d'histoire tout en retraçant l'évolution de Washington DC d'un marécage à la capitale de l'une des nations les plus influentes du monde. Explorez la ville sur une colline avec un guide expérimenté qui vous montrera Capitol Hill - l'endroit où tout se passe aux États-Unis. Découvrez les principaux bâtiments, notamment le Capitole et la Cour suprême. Visitez les magnifiques extérieurs tout en pénétrant dans la salle de lecture principale de la Bibliothèque du Congrès, explorez également la bibliothèque de Thomas Jefferson et inspectez une véritable Bible de Gutenberg. La visite peut inclure une visite dans une salle d'audience et des billets peuvent être disponibles pour une visite de l'intérieur du Capitole.
8
Cour suprême
Commencez par les Archives, un bâtiment néoclassique qui sert de temple à l'histoire américaine. Une fois à l'intérieur. Votre guide expert vous présentera la déclaration d'indépendance et la constitution tout en observant les documents originaux. Ces documents, aux côtés de la Déclaration des droits et des Documents fédéralistes, sont tous signés par des hommes d'État éminents et des pères fondateurs comme Alexander Hamilton. En vous déplaçant vers les expositions des coffres publics, vous tomberez nez à nez avec des lettres de George Washington et de John F. Kennedy. Vous verrez même la proclamation d'émancipation qui, en 1863, a conduit à l'abolition de l'esclavage. Enfin, dans la galerie Rubenstein, vous examinerez des documents plus historiques comme la Magna Carta de 1297, écrite bien avant même la conception des États-Unis, mais essentielle pour influencer les autres documents que vous découvrirez dans les Archives. À la fin, vous aurez été témoin de première main de l'humble documentation qui a créé le pays le plus puissant du monde. Ensuite, nous parlerons de politique et d'histoire tout en retraçant l'évolution de Washington DC d'un marécage à la capitale de l'une des nations les plus influentes du monde. Explorez la ville sur une colline avec un guide expérimenté qui vous montrera Capitol Hill - l'endroit où tout se passe aux États-Unis. Découvrez les principaux bâtiments, notamment le Capitole et la Cour suprême. Visitez les magnifiques extérieurs tout en pénétrant dans la salle de lecture principale de la Bibliothèque du Congrès, explorez également la bibliothèque de Thomas Jefferson et inspectez une véritable Bible de Gutenberg. La visite peut inclure une visite dans une salle d'audience et des billets peuvent être disponibles pour une visite de l'intérieur du Capitole.
9
Bibliothèque du Congrès
Commencez par les Archives, un bâtiment néoclassique qui sert de temple à l'histoire américaine. Une fois à l'intérieur. Votre guide expert vous présentera la déclaration d'indépendance et la constitution tout en observant les documents originaux. Ces documents, aux côtés de la Déclaration des droits et des Documents fédéralistes, sont tous signés par des hommes d'État éminents et des pères fondateurs comme Alexander Hamilton. En vous déplaçant vers les expositions des coffres publics, vous tomberez nez à nez avec des lettres de George Washington et de John F. Kennedy. Vous verrez même la proclamation d'émancipation qui, en 1863, a conduit à l'abolition de l'esclavage. Enfin, dans la galerie Rubenstein, vous examinerez des documents plus historiques comme la Magna Carta de 1297, écrite bien avant même la conception des États-Unis, mais essentielle pour influencer les autres documents que vous découvrirez dans les Archives. À la fin, vous aurez été témoin de première main de l'humble documentation qui a créé le pays le plus puissant du monde. Ensuite, nous parlerons de politique et d'histoire tout en retraçant l'évolution de Washington DC d'un marécage à la capitale de l'une des nations les plus influentes du monde. Explorez la ville sur une colline avec un guide expérimenté qui vous montrera Capitol Hill - l'endroit où tout se passe aux États-Unis. Découvrez les principaux bâtiments, notamment le Capitole et la Cour suprême. Visitez les magnifiques extérieurs tout en pénétrant dans la salle de lecture principale de la Bibliothèque du Congrès, explorez également la bibliothèque de Thomas Jefferson et inspectez une véritable Bible de Gutenberg. La visite peut inclure une visite dans une salle d'audience et des billets peuvent être disponibles pour une visite de l'intérieur du Capitole.
10
Centre d'accueil des visiteurs du Capitole des États-Unis
À l'intérieur du Capitole se trouve le centre d'accueil des visiteurs du Capitole des États-Unis, un grand ajout souterrain au complexe du Capitole, qui sert de point de rassemblement pour jusqu'à 4000 touristes et d'espace d'expansion pour le Congrès américain. Ici, vous serez informé des caractéristiques uniques de la Chambre, du Sénat et du processus législatif américain, ainsi que de l'histoire et du développement de l'architecture du Capitole. Notre guide terminera la visite en fournissant des laissez-passer d'accès (et des informations sur les protocoles de sécurité) pour les galeries des visiteurs des chambres actuelles de la Chambre des représentants et /ou du Sénat, à voir à votre guise.
11
The National Archives Museum
The best way to understand the who and the what of the United States of America! Skip-the-line at the National Archives and start with the original handwritten “Charters of Freedom” housed in their spectacular Rotunda. Your guide will narrate the extraordinary circumstances that brought this nation into existence. Surrounded by documents and paintings giving depth and nuance to the founding period, no trip to the US Capital city is complete without a visit to the National Archives. But at Babylon we take it a step farther. In the Rubenstein Gallery, go even further to the philosophical foundations by viewing a 1297 copy of the Magna Carta. You will be guided around the room as the concept of citizenship, what it means and who is included evolves from the declaration that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights”.
12
National Portrait Gallery
After a break to ponder the complexity of history (and grab a bite) your guide will lead you to the dual exhibition space of the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Inside the local Washingtonians favorite Smithsonian space you’ll wander hallways that seamlessly flow between the two collections surrounding one of the most relaxing spaces in downtown Washington DC, the Kogard Courtyard. Your guide will take you to see the famous Presidential Portrait Gallery and you’ll hear stories of other famous Americans as you view their portraits in painting, sculpture, and video form. Make your way over to the Luce Center of the American Art portion and get a chance to peek inside the labs of the Lunder Conservation Center! Some of the most iconic figures in Art and History pop up in the most unexpected places in this criminally overlooked Smithsonian!
13
The National Archives Museum
The best way to understand the who and the what of the United States of America! Skip-the-line at the National Archives and start with the original handwritten “Charters of Freedom” housed in their spectacular Rotunda. Your guide will narrate the extraordinary circumstances that brought this nation into existence. Surrounded by documents and paintings giving depth and nuance to the founding period, no trip to the US Capital city is complete without a visit to the National Archives. But at Babylon we take it a step farther. In the Rubenstein Gallery, go even further to the philosophical foundations by viewing a 1297 copy of the Magna Carta. You will be guided around the room as the concept of citizenship, what it means and who is included evolves from the declaration that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights”.
14
National Portrait Gallery
After a break to ponder the complexity of history (and grab a bite) your guide will lead you to the dual exhibition space of the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Inside the local Washingtonians favorite Smithsonian space you’ll wander hallways that seamlessly flow between the two collections surrounding one of the most relaxing spaces in downtown Washington DC, the Kogard Courtyard. Your guide will take you to see the famous Presidential Portrait Gallery and you’ll hear stories of other famous Americans as you view their portraits in painting, sculpture, and video form. Make your way over to the Luce Center of the American Art portion and get a chance to peek inside the labs of the Lunder Conservation Center! Some of the most iconic figures in Art and History pop up in the most unexpected places in this criminally overlooked Smithsonian!
15
The National Archives Museum
The best way to understand the who and the what of the United States of America! Skip-the-line at the National Archives and start with the original handwritten “Charters of Freedom” housed in their spectacular Rotunda. Your guide will narrate the extraordinary circumstances that brought this nation into existence. Surrounded by documents and paintings giving depth and nuance to the founding period, no trip to the US Capital city is complete without a visit to the National Archives. But at Babylon we take it a step farther. In the Rubenstein Gallery, go even further to the philosophical foundations by viewing a 1297 copy of the Magna Carta. You will be guided around the room as the concept of citizenship, what it means and who is included evolves from the declaration that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights”.
16
National Portrait Gallery
After a break to ponder the complexity of history (and grab a bite) your guide will lead you to the dual exhibition space of the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Inside the local Washingtonians favorite Smithsonian space you’ll wander hallways that seamlessly flow between the two collections surrounding one of the most relaxing spaces in downtown Washington DC, the Kogard Courtyard. Your guide will take you to see the famous Presidential Portrait Gallery and you’ll hear stories of other famous Americans as you view their portraits in painting, sculpture, and video form. Make your way over to the Luce Center of the American Art portion and get a chance to peek inside the labs of the Lunder Conservation Center! Some of the most iconic figures in Art and History pop up in the most unexpected places in this criminally overlooked Smithsonian!
17
The National Archives Museum
The best way to understand the who and the what of the United States of America! Skip-the-line at the National Archives and start with the original handwritten “Charters of Freedom” housed in their spectacular Rotunda. Your guide will narrate the extraordinary circumstances that brought this nation into existence. Surrounded by documents and paintings giving depth and nuance to the founding period, no trip to the US Capital city is complete without a visit to the National Archives. But at Babylon we take it a step farther. In the Rubenstein Gallery, go even further to the philosophical foundations by viewing a 1297 copy of the Magna Carta. You will be guided around the room as the concept of citizenship, what it means and who is included evolves from the declaration that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights”.
18
National Portrait Gallery
After a break to ponder the complexity of history (and grab a bite) your guide will lead you to the dual exhibition space of the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Inside the local Washingtonians favorite Smithsonian space you’ll wander hallways that seamlessly flow between the two collections surrounding one of the most relaxing spaces in downtown Washington DC, the Kogard Courtyard. Your guide will take you to see the famous Presidential Portrait Gallery and you’ll hear stories of other famous Americans as you view their portraits in painting, sculpture, and video form. Make your way over to the Luce Center of the American Art portion and get a chance to peek inside the labs of the Lunder Conservation Center! Some of the most iconic figures in Art and History pop up in the most unexpected places in this criminally overlooked Smithsonian!
19
The National Archives Museum
The best way to understand the who and the what of the United States of America! Skip-the-line at the National Archives and start with the original handwritten “Charters of Freedom” housed in their spectacular Rotunda. Your guide will narrate the extraordinary circumstances that brought this nation into existence. Surrounded by documents and paintings giving depth and nuance to the founding period, no trip to the US Capital city is complete without a visit to the National Archives. But at Babylon we take it a step farther. In the Rubenstein Gallery, go even further to the philosophical foundations by viewing a 1297 copy of the Magna Carta. You will be guided around the room as the concept of citizenship, what it means and who is included evolves from the declaration that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights”.
20
National Portrait Gallery
After a break to ponder the complexity of history (and grab a bite) your guide will lead you to the dual exhibition space of the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Inside the local Washingtonians favorite Smithsonian space you’ll wander hallways that seamlessly flow between the two collections surrounding one of the most relaxing spaces in downtown Washington DC, the Kogard Courtyard. Your guide will take you to see the famous Presidential Portrait Gallery and you’ll hear stories of other famous Americans as you view their portraits in painting, sculpture, and video form. Make your way over to the Luce Center of the American Art portion and get a chance to peek inside the labs of the Lunder Conservation Center! Some of the most iconic figures in Art and History pop up in the most unexpected places in this criminally overlooked Smithsonian!
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Commentaires (33)
Steven G
Jan 2025
We learned and experienced more than I ever expected. Maribeth,our guide was excellent. She made history come to life!
angelicagK5716OM
Dec 2024
AMAZING!!! Wow, I can’t express how much I loved this tour. It was my first time visiting D.C., and this experience was the perfect addition to my trip. Brenda, our tour guide, was absolutely fantastic—so knowledgeable and engaging. I’ll admit, I’ve never been much of a history buff and didn’t really enjoy it in school, but Brenda presented everything in such an interesting and approachable way. I not only understood the stories she shared but was completely engaged the entire time. I honestly didn’t think I’d ever enjoy learning this much! Brenda was patient and thorough when answering questions, making sure I fully understood and, as she put it, “filled in the gaps.” She kept the whole group involved with thought-provoking questions and vivid storytelling, which really brought the history to life. It’s a memory i’ll cherish forever. I would 100% recommend this tour—and especially Brenda as a guide—to anyone visiting D.C. It’s truly a MUST!
Luz Angela P
Oct 2024
The tour by Maribeth was fantastic! It was amazing to be able to enjoy the archives to the fullest thanks to her explanations. It is not the same to just look at them than to have the historic stories being told to you in a fun and interesting way. Totally recommend the tour, you’ll learn, enjoy, and have fun.

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