Skip-the-line National Archives Building Guided Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max
Overview
This 1.5 to 2 hour tour semi-private (8 Guest Maximim) guided tour will bring you face to face with the seemingly humble documentation that gave birth to the most powerful nation in the world. The National Archives will introduce you to the original paperwork that formed the United States of America.
Inclusions
- Semi-Private Museum Tour
- Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
- Professional Tour Guide
- Duration 1.5 - 2 Hours
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The National Archives Museum, 700 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20408-0001
Step through the doors of this majestic neoclassical building, considered a temple to American history. Follow your guide, starting at the National Archives Rotunda to learn about the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution while standing in front of the perfectly-preserved documents from the 17th and 18th centuries. Alongside the Bill of Rights and the Federalist Papers, they all feature the signatures of world-famous statesmen like Alexander Hamilton.
Next, in the Public Vaults Exhibits, letters written by presidents including George Washington and John F. Kennedy are on display. The United States’ turbulent racial past comes alive while learning about the Emancipation Proclamation, which helped end slavery in the 19th century. More recent papers, like a citation issued to civil rights activist Rosa Parks, illustrates how long these racial issues lasted. Finally, in the Rubenstein Gallery, examine even older documents like the Magna Carta of 1297. Although it was written well before the Americas were even discovered by Europeans, it heavily influenced many of the other artifacts you’ll see in the National Archives.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The National Archives Museum, 700 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20408-0001
Step through the doors of this majestic neoclassical building, considered a temple to American history. Follow your guide, starting at the National Archives Rotunda to learn about the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution while standing in front of the perfectly-preserved documents from the 17th and 18th centuries. Alongside the Bill of Rights and the Federalist Papers, they all feature the signatures of world-famous statesmen like Alexander Hamilton.
Next, in the Public Vaults Exhibits, letters written by presidents including George Washington and John F. Kennedy are on display. The United States’ turbulent racial past comes alive while learning about the Emancipation Proclamation, which helped end slavery in the 19th century. More recent papers, like a citation issued to civil rights activist Rosa Parks, illustrates how long these racial issues lasted. Finally, in the Rubenstein Gallery, examine even older documents like the Magna Carta of 1297. Although it was written well before the Americas were even discovered by Europeans, it heavily influenced many of the other artifacts you’ll see in the National Archives.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- 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)
- 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: American History Museum and other attractions or museums in DC 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
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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April 2022
Richard was absolutely fantastic!!!! Even kept our 2 8th graders engaged!! We will for sure look to book him for future tours! We loved it!!!!!
Richard was absolutely fantastic!!!! Even kept our 2 8th graders engaged!! We will for sure look to book him for future tours! We loved it!!!!!Elizabeth_M
April 2022
Seeing the magma carta. Also really enjoyed the White House correspondence section, particularly our guide pointing out the letter from a 12 year old Fidel Castro
Seeing the magma carta. Also really enjoyed the White House correspondence section, particularly our guide pointing out the letter from a 12 year old Fidel CastropatricksB1076TO
May 2022
My wife and I had an amazing time going through the National Archive building with Donna as our guide. Meeting up was so easy with the directions and she even texted to confirm location and provided a picture so we knew who to look for. Heads up, March - May is the time school trips come though D...
My wife and I had an amazing time going through the National Archive building with Donna as our guide. Meeting up was so easy with the directions and she even texted to confirm location and provided a picture so we knew who to look for. Heads up, March - May is the time school trips come though DC. Having said that, Donna was so eloquent in navigating the rotunda and surrounding exhibits that we were still able to enjoy the entire semi private tour. The background information she provided during the tour was not only helpful in filling in our own basic knowledge gaps, but also included some great tid bits you won’t hear in your basic history book. We highly recommend the tour and if you can request a guide, seek out Donna.mollyhH2779CT
April 2022
Brenda was awesome!! Very personable and extremely knowledgeable, her attention to detail regarding the Declaration of Independence and the National Archives was amazing. She was very friendly, well organized, and had extra tidbits of information and pictures she shared from her phone during the ...
Brenda was awesome!! Very personable and extremely knowledgeable, her attention to detail regarding the Declaration of Independence and the National Archives was amazing. She was very friendly, well organized, and had extra tidbits of information and pictures she shared from her phone during the tour.J D
April 2022
Christina Bauer was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable. Highly recommend! Great way to see the National Archives.
Christina Bauer was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable. Highly recommend! Great way to see the National Archives.Katheen_S
April 2022
Bess was very informative ! We got an up close view of all items of interest while providing interesting details. Highly recommend.
Bess was very informative ! We got an up close view of all items of interest while providing interesting details. Highly recommend.