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National Archives + National Portrait Gallery - Semi Private Tour

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This 5.5 hour Semi-Private (8 Guest Max.) guided combo tour welcomes guests to skip-the-line and experience two essential museums in Washington DC. The best way to understand the who and the what of the United States! Your guide will show you the documents and the people that have defined this country. This tour has the heroes and villains of history, culture, progress, and art of the USA. Highlights often include (but are not limited to): -The original Declaration of Independence -The Constitution -The Bill of Rights -1297 Magna Carta -Presidential Portraits
-20th Century American
-Obama Portraits -Pocahontas Portrait -Conservation Labs
-Works by Mary Cassatt, Edward Hopper, Andy Warhol, and Norman Rockwell
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  • Skip The Line Entry to National Archives
  • Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Lunch Break)
  • Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
  • SKIP-THE-LINE SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR ("SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP IS NEVER MORE THAN 8 GUESTS MAX)
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • 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
Departure Point

700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20408, Verenigde Staten Meet your guide on the corner of 9th Street NW and Constitution Ave. Address: Meet your guide on the corner of 9th Street NW and Constitution Ave.

  • The National Archives Museum, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
    The best way to understand the who and the what of the United States of America! Skip-the-line at the National Archives and start with the original handwritten “Charters of Freedom” housed in their spectacular Rotunda. Your guide will narrate the extraordinary circumstances that brought this nation into existence. Surrounded by documents and paintings giving depth and nuance to the founding period, no trip to the US Capital city is complete without a visit to the National Archives. But at Babylon we take it a step farther. In the Rubenstein Gallery, go even further to the philosophical foundations by viewing a 1297 copy of the Magna Carta. You will be guided around the room as the concept of citizenship, what it means and who is included evolves from the declaration that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights”.
    120 minutes
  • National Portrait Gallery, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
    After a break to ponder the complexity of history (and grab a bite) your guide will lead you to the dual exhibition space of the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Inside the local Washingtonians favorite Smithsonian space you’ll wander hallways that seamlessly flow between the two collections surrounding one of the most relaxing spaces in downtown Washington DC, the Kogard Courtyard. Your guide will take you to see the famous Presidential Portrait Gallery and you’ll hear stories of other famous Americans as you view their portraits in painting, sculpture, and video form. Make your way over to the Luce Center of the American Art portion and get a chance to peek inside the labs of the Lunder Conservation Center! Some of the most iconic figures in Art and History pop up in the most unexpected places in this criminally overlooked Smithsonian!
    120 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
  • 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: National Archives and other attractions or museums 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Luz Angela P
20 Oct 2024
The tour by Maribeth was fantastic! It was amazing to be able to enjoy the archives to the fullest thanks to her explanations. It is not the same to just look at them than to have the historic stories being told to you in a fun and interesting way. Totally recommend the tour, you’ll learn, enjoy, and have fun.
pamelakF1982RR
23 Sep 2024
Annemarie was our guide through the 2 museums and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit with her. She was very knowledgeable and had interesting stories to share.
tannerb478
05 Aug 2024
Excellent tour and very informative. asked what we were interested in and focused on that. Would certainly recommend! Kate was our tour guide - if you are interested in our American history ask for her you will not be disappointed.
This tour in Washington DC is organized by Babylon Tours LLC

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