Skip-the-Line National Archives Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to the National Archives
- See the Declaration of Independence
- Explore the Constitution and Bill of Rights
- Guided tour with historical insights
- Optional visit to the American History Museum
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Priority access to the National Archives
- Guided tour of the National Archives
- Optional add-on to the American History Museum
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
Unscripted by Guided Tours DC, 400 7th St NW #102, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Large bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the National Archives; consider bringing a smaller bag or using nearby storage facilities.
- The optional add-on to the American History Museum requires additional time; plan accordingly if you have other commitments.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking and standing.
- Bring a valid ID for entry into the National Archives.
- Photography is permitted, but flash and tripods are prohibited.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Stroller Accessible
- Wheelchair Accessible
Traveler reviews
Great Skip The Line tour at Natinal Archives
This tour company was amazing! Our guide greeted us with frozen washcloths and bottled water on a VERY hot day in Washington. I loved being able to skip the line! Our guide, Skye, was also very knowledgeable on all the history regarding the documents and paintings. She was also very helpful and knowledgeable with the other items available in the museum. Would 100% recommend and use this company again.
Worth every penny!
What a great experience we had with Rett, our tour guide. He was entertaining, very knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting history with our group. It was worth the extra money being able to skip the very long lines and to get in as well as view the documents. It is a definite must do!
Not a private small tour, but a bypass of the main line outside.
This was not a no wait small group tour. You skipped the main line but you waited to go in and once in the tour guide brought you to the room where the documents were then said he would meet you later. You had to push your way up to see the documents. THen when were were finished looking at the documents to tour guide was gone. We could not find him anywhere. Not worth the money.
Our tour guide, Rett, was...
Our tour guide, Rett, was amazing! He knew so much about our history and answered our questions well. He was very pleasant, also!
Great tour!
Fantastic & informative! Our tour guide, Rett, was great. Loved getting to bypass the lines. Highly recommend!