National Archives Tour: Founding Documents

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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670joez
Sep 26, 2025
Fantastic tour! - Had a fantastic tour today with Kate - she’s extremely knowledgeable and funny. She navigated us expertly through the archives and showed us items and told us stories we would never have experienced on our own.
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Janech5290jt
Sep 21, 2025
A great guide - AnneMarie Voss was terrific. She is personable and exceptionally knowledgeable. Our experience was greatly enhanced
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P1779vqjoele
Sep 20, 2025
Great tour, knowledgeable guide! Skipping line was worth it👍🏼 - Great vibe, good information and history along the way! We lucked out they were showing the entire constitution the week we were here. It was just 4 of us so felt very private and easy to ask questions👍🏼 We spent too long on the portraits above the Declaration of Independence and constitution. We left a little early due to other plans but it was great tour very knowledgeable✅
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Camerone320
Sep 20, 2025
Highly recommended tour guide - Knowledgeable and friendly! We had a great time on our tour, and learned a lot about the history of the documents and the art within the building.
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407wellsk
Sep 7, 2025
Best Tour Guide & Proposal Wingman - It is impossible to adequately describe the incredible tour provided by Maribeth. Worth every penny. She is an incredible resource of information. Great energy and excitement about the National Archives. She brought her own additional materials to add to the experience and gave detailed insights to most if not all the signers of the Dec of Ind. She also helped me propose by slowing the crowd in front of our founding document. So very grateful for such a warm personal experience from an impassioned professional. She is the Bees Knees and the Cats Pajamas.
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M6655nctracyo
Aug 23, 2025
Archive Museum - Maribeth our tour guide was exceptional. Not only was she friendly and enthusiastic she was extremely knowledgeable. Regardless of whether you’re into American History or not I highly recommend this tour. Seeing the original American constitution is pretty special.
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Erin3509
Aug 4, 2025
Hidden and not so hidden secrets of the archives - Annmarie was an excellent, very knowledgeable guide who got us up close and personal to the documents ahead of the crowds! She let us in on a couple secrets, and explained the paintings, building, documents, etc with more details and information than you would know otherwise. Can you find 2 errors in the Declaration? Find Lincoln in the Declaration painting?
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Marlene
Jul 31, 2025
Annamarie was fantastic! - We enjoyed our tour so much with Annamarie and we will recommend her to anyone we know is traveling to D.C. After traveling around the country and seeing so many interesting things—we know getting a great tour guide should be a priority. Babylon has a fantastic guide and we will recommend Annamarie and use Babylon in the future.
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C5878zprickc
Jul 30, 2025
Informative and fun tour of the National Archives - Ryan was an excellent guide. He added a lot of interesting facts and delivered them in an entertaining way. It would not have been as memorable of a visit if our group had done a self guided tour.
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Culture21104528815
Jul 5, 2025
The highlight of our trip - Paul was perfect! Very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The tour was timed so we seen everything we wanted but never felt rushed. He added his own personal touches that really set it apart. He even looked up one of our interest at the archives. Would recommend Paul and this tour to anyone.
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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).