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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

“Tour covered a majority of important sites in DC. Our tour guide, Nick, was very knowledgeable and humorous at the same time. Highly recommend this tour.”

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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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3.Washington DC: Museum of the Bible General Admission

Discover the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, with early access, engaging exhibits, and artifacts spanning 3,500 years—perfect for history and faith enthusiasts alike.

★ 4.8

“We had a wonderful time there. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. The exhibits were full of tons of knowledge. The cafe there Manna was good. We had a flatbread Sandwich. The building itself was exquisite. We were not able to see any of the…”

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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

“Meghan was very informative and truly knows her job. She is funny and very creative and entertaining in delivering information. She fully focused on just us even when people were asking questions. She made us feel special and showed us that we are her priority.…”

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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

“It was amazingly intriguing at how much knowledge that was revealed. Kenny was an encyclopedia of knowledge and humor. I truly believe that there is no better conveyor of black history or one who has a better understanding of the history, culture and it’s people.…”

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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

“Our guide Ryan was very knowledgeable and our tour was outstanding. We would highly recommend this tour of the National Archives.”

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7.DC Cherry Blossom Tour with Optional Guided Entry into 3 museums

Explore Washington DC’s iconic landmarks, memorials, and museums on this 9-10 hour guided tour, with options to visit key sites and museums at your own pace.

★ 4.5

“This was our first time visiting Washington, DC. My father and I wanted to take this tour, to learn more about the city and to see iconic sites and memorials. We truly enjoyed this tour. 5 stars! Tyrone and Chris were a great asset to…”

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8.Washington, DC: African American History Tour & Museum Entry

Explore African American history in Washington, DC, with a guided bus tour, landmarks, and reserved museum entry for an insightful, balanced experience.

★ 4.9

“(Dr.) Dre and our driver (Whiz) Khalifa were excellent. Dre was friendly and knowledgeable--we learned so much. The museum was fantastic--so much to see. We highly recommend this trip.”

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10.Smithsonian Museum of American History Exclusive Guided Tour

Experience the Smithsonian American History Museum with a private guide. Highlights, personalized attention, and flexible timing make this tour ideal for short visits.

★ 5.0

“My daughter and I had planned to visit the Smithsonian Museum of natural history, and I wanted my daughter to experience all the important highlights. I scheduled a semi private tour and we couldn’t have been more thrilled with our tour guide, Annemarie! She was…”

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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

“There are a lot of pricey add on experiences that we didn't know about beforehand. Viator only mentioned them, without any specificity. These totaled moe than the admission price, which seemed to us like a trap.”

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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

“Rebecca was knowledgeable and fun. She was really patient with our very chatty 8 year old son. :) We had a great time and learned a lot! Five stars!”

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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

“Seeing those original documents and getting an invaluable history lesson from our guide, Donna. She was amazing! Great that we were able to get to see the documents before the hoards descended. Was worth it.”

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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

“I’m depth and time goes quickly. Donna was excellent. We only did the west wing but spent time in several galleries and followed a chronological sequence”

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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