Washington DC

National Archives + National Portrait Gallery - Semi Private Tour

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Washington DC National Archives Building and Capitol Hill Small Group Tour
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From $185.50

Price varies by group size

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Immerse yourself in United States history with a visit to the National Archives and a walking tour of Capitol Hill. Explore with a small group (max 8 people) and a guide. See the Bill of Rights and the Federalist Papers, and personal letters written by George Washington and John F Kennedy. Then embark on guided tour of Capitol Hill taking you past the Capitol Building and the Supreme Court. This tour goes beyond the tourist sights and offers visitors in depth context and history.
  • Explore the National Archives and Capitol Hill with a small group
  • See the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution up close
  • Explore Capitol Hill on foot and see the Capitol Building Supreme Court
  • Convenient, centrally located meeting point on the National Mall

What's Included

  • SKIP-THE-LINE SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR ("SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP IS NEVER MORE THAN 8 GUESTS MAX)
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Lunch Break)
  • Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
  • Skip The Line Entry to National Archives
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • National Archives Research Center
    700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20408, USA

    Meet your guide on the corner of 9th Street NW and Constitution Ave. Address: Meet your guide on the corner of 9th Street NW and Constitution Ave.

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

  • United States Capitol
    Washington, DC 20004, USA

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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National archives and national portrait
Scott_G, Apr 2024
Guide was excellent- great stories, pick very interesting exhibits to highlight for us. Great pace for the tour one of the best of the week.
Hung on her every word!
Darcy_G, Apr 2024
Brenda was knowledgeable and fun. My teenage daughter and I hung on her every word. The 5+ hour tour flew by. This tour is not to be missed.
Wealth of information
Alisha_N, Mar 2024
Awesome experience! Three generations and we all found the tour interesting and informative. Our tour guide Annemarie was top notch. Her knowledge and love of history was infectious. Well worth the money!
Tour of National Archives and Capitol Hill
William_O, May 2023
Seeing the founding documents of our country in the National Archives and Thomas Jefferson's library in the Library of Congress were highlights of the tour. Both sites are truly magnificent buildings with very different styles of architecture. Annemarie, our guide from Babylon Tours did a wonderful job explaining the sites we were visiting, providing a lot of relevant detail which greatly added to our understanding of what we were seeing and our enjoyment.
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SUSAN_G, Mar 2023
We enjoyed the archives and the library of Congress . Our tour guide , Annemarie, did a phenomenal job. She was knowledgeable, professional and very personable.

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