National Archives Tour: Discover U.S. Origins

This semi-private guided tour, limited to 8 guests, offers a 1.5 to 2 hour intimate experience of viewing the modest documentation that led to the creation of the world’s most influential country. The National Archives presents you the authentic documents that established the United States of America.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The National Archives Museum - 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…
What's Included
  • Semi-Private Museum Tour
  • Duration 1.5 - 2 Hours
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Group Size Never More Than 8 Guests
What's Not Included
  • 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
Additional Information
  • 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…
Location
National Archives Museum
Constitution Avenue Northwest
Meet your guide on the corner of 9th Street NW and Constitution Ave.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Faraway07436263041
Apr 27, 2025
National Archives Small Group Tour - We had Annemarie guide us through the national archives and provided great stories and history. We loved the tour and would go again. Recommend Annemarie!
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Rachelkz9708co
Apr 24, 2025
A great experience - Megan our tour guide was very knowledgable. She made it fun and interesting especially for UK visitors. She paced it perfectly.
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Nomad29172367337
Apr 22, 2025
Tour of National Archives - Our guide, Maribeth, was a mountain of information and back stories. She made the tour both interesting and entertaining.
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Neal
Apr 20, 2025
Ask for Donna - Donna was incredibly interesting and knowledgeable. Made the tour fascinating. She provided historical information on more than just the headlines. Context and details are important. The facility speaks for itself.
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Newlywedtravelers
Apr 16, 2025
Excellent! - Excellent! Maribeth was informative. Would highly recommend a tour in order to get the most out of your visit to the archives.
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Navigator705110
Apr 14, 2025
Everything you ever wanted to know about the National Archives - and many other things about which you had no idea, thanks to Me - Meghan did an excellent job sharing fascinating, little known facts about the men who signed the Declaration of Independence and wrote the Bill of Rights and Constitution. She kept my family both educated and intertained!
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Dsharp92
Apr 13, 2025
Ryan was awesome + go at 10am - Ryan was awesome Best tour guide we had during our entire tire Small group size was great + the 10am slot is good to beat the crowds
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585mettec
Apr 12, 2025
5 star tour to the Archives with Maribeth - We absolutely recommend this tour! Maribeth is a wonderfull and knowledgable guide. We learned a lot about American history and will remember it easily because of her many good stries. Thank you so much.
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Connector711770
Apr 8, 2025
Constitution and the players that made it happen! - Maribeth brought all the history alive! This made it easy for us to soak it all in and learn many tidbits we would not have picked up on without her guided tour! Thank you for adding to our visit to Washington DC. HGreen and GRangel
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Julio_a
Mar 31, 2025
Our tour guide was very... - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and excited about sharing information about our Nations history.
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From $95
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).