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15 Best Smithsonian & DC Museum Tours

The museum tours: Natural History, Air and Space and the Archives’ founding documents, with guides who route around the queues. Free museums still cost time; these spend it well.

1.Best of DC Plus US Capitol and National Archives Reserved Entry

Discover Washington DC's top sites with reserved Capitol entry, expert guides, and scenic views, all in one comprehensive day tour designed for convenience and depth.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“I took a Washington, DC tour with USA Guided Tours, and it was an amazing experience. Tony was our driver, and Nick was our guide. Nick was knowledgeable, funny, and engaging—he made history come alive and kept the entire group entertained. Tony was professional and…”

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2.Guided African American History Tour with Reserved Museum Entry

Explore Washington DC’s African American history on a 3.5-hour guided tour, visiting key landmarks and enjoying reserved entry to the Smithsonian museum.

★ 4.5

“It was a very moving and profound experience for me. I was blown away by this experience. Very good experience. I highly recommend it.”

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4.Smithsonian Museum of Natural History – Exclusive Guided Tour

Discover the Smithsonian Natural History Museum with a private or small-group guided tour, exploring iconic exhibits like the Hope Diamond and Egyptian mummies, in just 2 hours.

★ 5.0

“we had such a great time on our tour. our guide, Lynn, was so knowledgeable and most importantly enthusiastic about what she does, which made the tour even more special.”

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5.African American History Tour with Museum of African American History Ticket

Discover Washington DC’s African American history on a 3.5-hour small-group tour, visiting key landmarks and ending at the National Museum of African American History & Culture.

★ 4.5

“Very knowledgeable tour guide. Great and very informative. Would highly recommend this tour to anybody interest in Black history.”

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6.Skip-the-line National Archives Building Exclusive Guided Tour

Discover the National Archives in Washington DC with a private, skip-the-line guided tour. See original founding documents and enjoy expert insights.

★ 5.0

“Meghan was great! She was able to show us the great parts of the Archives, including the documents in the Rotunda, and give us wonderful insight into the exhibits in the museum. She kept the tour engaging for our whole family and handled back and…”

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9.Smithsonian Highlights Walking Tour w/ Reserved Air & Space Entry

Discover Washington DC’s top museums with this guided tour, including reserved Air & Space Museum entry, highlighting key exhibits in a 3-hour adventure.

★ 5.0

“This was an excellent tour. The museum has so many items to view, and I was glad that the tour leader picked out not only some of the best things to view, but also she told of the best places to view items and to…”

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11.Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket

Discover the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C. with this detailed review. Learn about exhibits, interactive experiences, and tips for an enriching visit.

★ 4.5

“The Museum of the Bible was wonderful! My family and I enjoyed the Museum and would recommend it. We learned a lot.”

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12.The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Exclusive Guided Tour

Discover the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum with a guided tour that offers insider stories, highlights like moon rocks and historic aircraft, and a personalized experience for space enthusiasts.

★ 5.0

“Ryan was a wonderful guide. We did a private tour of the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum with him. He was incredibly pleasant, had an easy way with our kids, and gave a well informed tour with interesting facts. Our kids raved about him and…”

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13.#1 National Archives Tour | Satisfaction Guaranteed! | 6ppl Max

Discover the secrets of American history with this small-group tour of the National Archives, highlighting iconic documents and stories beyond the guidebooks.

★ 5.0

“Our tour build was knowledgeable about the documents and she took her time with us as we walked through the museum. Only suggestion would be better pick up point location directions.”

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14.#1 Smithsonian Museum of Natural History | Satisfaction Guarantee

Discover Washington DC's Natural History Museum with a guided small-group tour. See the Hope Diamond, ancient mummies, and more in an intimate setting.

★ 5.0

“This was a very cool educational tour. Our tour guide Kate was very knowledgeable, took on a very well planned tour through time, even creating characters and roll played as we explored the exhibits. This tour helped in understanding the flow of the museum, the…”

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15.The National Gallery of Art DC – Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

Discover the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC with a private guided tour. See masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and da Vinci in an engaging, personalized experience.

★ 5.0

“Great experience if you want to learn a bit more of the precious art and artists. Leigh was great with history, artist backs and perspective. She is an amazing tour guide. Highly recommend.”

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More Smithsonian & DC Museum Tours

4.1Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Guided Tour2 hours$75 4.6Washington DC: Walking Tour and African American Museum3 hours$80 5.0#1 Smithsonian National Air & Space Tour | Satisfaction Guarantee2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$89.67 5.0#1 Smithsonian American History Museum | Satisfaction Guaranteed!2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$89.67 5.0National Archives Skip-The-Line Tour with Optional Museum Add-On1 hour (approx.)$59.00 4.6Washington DC: National Archives and US Capitol Guided Tour$53 4.8DC: Smithsonian Highlights Walking Tour with Air and Space3 hours$79 4.8Smithsonian Air & Space Museum Guided Tour 8ppl Max2.5 hours$95 5.0National Archives Skip-the-Line Guided Tour1 hour (approx.)$59.00 5.0#1 National Archives + American History Museum Guided Tour5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$166.15 4.9National Archives Skip the Line Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max2 hours$111 5.0Smithsonian Natural History + Air & Space Museum – Exclusive Tour5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$166.15 5.0#1 Smithsonian Natural History + Air & Space Guided Museum Tour5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$166.15 4.7Washington DC: African American History Museum Private Tour2 hours$350 4.5Two Smithsonian Museums Private Tour: American & Natural History3 hours (approx.)$185.00 4.5Skip the Line National Archives and US Capitol Tour$53.00 4.5Washington DC: Bus Tour with US Capitol and Archives Access8 hours - 510 minutes$129 5.0National Archives + American History Museum Exclusive Guided Tour5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$166.15 4.7DC: Skip the Line National Archives & Optional Museum Add-On$49 4.7DC: National Archives Skip-the-Line Semi-Private Tour1 hour$59 4.9Smithsonian Natural History Museum Tour Semi-Private 8ppl2.5 hours$95 4.5DC Walking Tour with Reserved Ticket for the African American Museum2 hours (approx.)$80.00 5.0#1 Smithsonian Natural History + American History Museum Tour5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$166.15 5.0#1 National Archives + National Portrait Gallery Guided Tour5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$166.15