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
Itinerary
Meet your guide in the Guided Tours DC Unscripted Visitors center at 400 7th Street NW
Enjoy guaranteed VIP Skip-The-Line Reserved entry into the National Archives as well as interpretation about America’s historic documents. Besides the foundational papers of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, you will see artifacts of momentous events.
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
Guide was incredibly knowledgeable
Great tour!!! Our tour guide we so knowledgeable and accurate. My daughter is studying for AP US History exam and this was really helpful for her to see the documents and connect it with her studies. We learned about the paintings in the document room and learned facts that likely nobody else notices. I really recommend this tour. This turned out to be the highlight of our trip to DC.
Definitely the way to see...
Definitely the way to see the museum because we were able to skip a loooong line outside and inside. Tony also gave very good additional insight on the documents. On the walk over we also got some bonus tour spots. Very knowledgeable.
Vacation
The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the Archive museum. She did a good job of answering questions and letting us have time to look at the US Constitution.
not to book with you. you...
not to book with you. you are the middle man. Skye was runnig late so instead of meeting at 400 7th st. we were instructed to meet at Archives, but he had to go back and pick up others. got tired of waiting and just went inside. would like my money back.
Disappointing Experience
The guide had the same demeanor as a wet blanket (i.e., depressed and better suited for any other job than one working with the public in a touristic capacity) and repeatedly expressed her political opinions throughout the tour. Also, her idea of “skip the line” was to cut in front of all of the other tourists waiting patiently in line to see the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. There was no special advantage to being a part of this tour, and I felt disgusted and scammed when she told us to cheat others like this. So I’m writing this review in the hope that this company will not cheat future potential customers like I feel they cheated me.