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Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Tour

From$89
2 hours
Washington DC, USA

About this activity

Experience the wonders of aviation and space exploration with a semi-private guided tour of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, featuring skip-the-line access and expert insights.

Highlights

  • Explore iconic aircraft and spacecraft
  • Skip-the-line access to exhibits
  • Learn from expert guides
  • Discover aviation history
  • Engage with interactive displays

Full description

Dive into the captivating world of aviation and space exploration with our semi-private guided tour of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. Skip the lines and embark on a journey through history, from the Wright brothers' first flight to the Apollo missions. Our expert guides will share fascinating stories and insights, enhancing your visit to this iconic institution. Don't miss the chance to engage with interactive exhibits and see some of the most significant artifacts in aviation history up close. This tour offers a personalized experience, ensuring you make the most of your time at the museum.

Included / Excluded

  • Semi-private guided tour
  • Skip-the-line access
  • Expert commentary
  • Food and beverages

Itinerary

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Pass by: See the monument honoring the US Navy and learn about its hidden symbols

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Step inside the world's most visited aviation museum without the hassle, using your guaranteed reserved entry. Over the next hour and a half, your expert guide will lead your small group straight to the milestones of human flight, bypassing the crowds and museum fatigue. You'll stand nose-to-nose with the original 1903 Wright Flyer , marvel at Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, and get up close to the actual Apollo 11 Command Module, Columbia , that brought the first astronauts back from the moon. Because you're in an intimate group, you’ll have plenty of time to touch a real piece of the moon, hear the untold stories behind the Cold War space race, and seamlessly navigate the museum’s spectacular new galleries like Destination Moon and Nation of Speed.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: YES

Meeting point

Start Location

Unscripted by Guided Tours DC, 400 7th St NW #102, Washington, DC 20004, USA

Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates rain or shine
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
  • No large bags or backpacks allowed inside the museum

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Bring a valid ID for museum entry
  • Photography is allowed in most areas

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Traveler reviews

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best tour ever!

Absolutely the best way to see this wonderful museum! Our guide was so knowledgeable, gracious, handled every question expertly-- we never would have seen and learned so much without her!! AND I never want to navigate those crowds and the hourly entry time lines without a guide! It was just a marvelous experience!

Melba_WApr 4, 2026VIATOR

Walking Tour of Smithsonian Museums

My wife and I booked a 3 hour walking tour of Air/Space, Natural History and American History museums and couldn't have had a better experience. Dash was our docent who explained so much more to us than we ever would have experienced on our own. Funny, extremely informative and a genuine pleasure to be with Dash was the best. If you have never been to DC and want to have an experience to remember I highly recommend Unscripted Tours.

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