Skip the Line National Archive and US Capitol Tour
3.75 hours
Max 10
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Enjoy skip-the-line access to the National Archives.
- See the original Charters of Freedom, including the Declaration of Independence.
- Discover the story of the Founding Fathers and the history of the founding of the United States.
- Tour the US Capitol with an expert guide who can bring the past to vivid life.
- Discover Washington’s most iconic sights in half a day.
- Sites Visited
- National Archives
- National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
- US Capitol
- Tour Includes
- Pre-reserved National Archives entry ticket
- National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
- Pre-reserved US Capitol entry ticket
- Small group of 10 guests maximum
- Local English-speaking guide
Discover the story of the founding of the US through its most important documentation.
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3.5 /5
based on 4 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
3.5 /5
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Tour guide very knowledgeable
GetYourGuide customer · Carrie · United States · Sep 19, 2025 Excellent
It was great-very knowledgeable guide, kept us going at a good pace. Got us time all to ourselves at the Constitution and Declaration. All around good stuff!
Viator customer · Valerie · Sep 15, 2025 Excellent
It was a great tour. Ryan was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and interesting. A Capitol Tour guide takes over for your guide at the Capitol. We wish we could’ve kept Ryan!!
Viator customer · Andy · Sep 13, 2025 Excellent
Great experience, highly recommend! Ayana was an awesome tour guide. She was so knowledgeable about the history of each place. I went solo and had a great experience.
Viator customer · Pete · Sep 02, 2025 Excellent
Very grateful for my guide Jjana. She has an amazing grasp of history and is very knowledgeable and a down to earth friendly person. She made the tour more for me seeing as I was the person to do it so catered to my interests. She was more than happy to answer any questions during the tour and exchanged helpful ideas for places to go. She's easy to get on with and has a articulate way of explaining everything. (Thanks again Jjana and bring plenty of water if you climb Vesuvius, there's stores along the trail).
GetYourGuide customer · Aaron · Ireland · Aug 26, 2025
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Skip the Line National Archive and US Capitol Tour
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Tour guide very knowledgeable
GetYourGuide customer · Carrie · United States · Sep 19, 2025 Excellent
It was great-very knowledgeable guide, kept us going at a good pace. Got us time all to ourselves at the Constitution and Declaration. All around good stuff!
Viator customer · Valerie · Sep 15, 2025 Excellent
It was a great tour. Ryan was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and interesting. A Capitol Tour guide takes over for your guide at the Capitol. We wish we could’ve kept Ryan!!
Viator customer · Andy · Sep 13, 2025 Excellent
Great experience, highly recommend! Ayana was an awesome tour guide. She was so knowledgeable about the history of each place. I went solo and had a great experience.
Viator customer · Pete · Sep 02, 2025 Excellent
Very grateful for my guide Jjana. She has an amazing grasp of history and is very knowledgeable and a down to earth friendly person. She made the tour more for me seeing as I was the person to do it so catered to my interests. She was more than happy to answer any questions during the tour and exchanged helpful ideas for places to go. She's easy to get on with and has a articulate way of explaining everything. (Thanks again Jjana and bring plenty of water if you climb Vesuvius, there's stores along the trail).
GetYourGuide customer · Aaron · Ireland · Aug 26, 2025 Excellent
Amanda is the absolute best! This was the perfect way to see the National Archives and learn their great history. The walk to the Capitol Building was nice and the tour there was quick but informative. I would recommend booking tickets for the Library of Congress for the afternoon. Will definitely be booking more with Amanda when we return next.
Viator customer · Michelle · Aug 01, 2025 Excellent
Raffi was the best. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. I'd do it again if I were to return to DC. Thanks!
GetYourGuide customer · Matthew · United States · Jul 21, 2025 Excellent
This tour is definitely worth the money! You get to skip the lines and get your own personal tour. Our guide was Jim and he was amazing, friendly, and very accommodating. He took us right where we wanted to go and stood in the heat with us to get our tickets for the capital and directed us. Amazing tour!
Tripadvisor customer · Bettina · Jun 30, 2025 Excellent
The size of the group was just as great as our guide Jim.
GetYourGuide customer · Germany · Jun 20, 2025 Great
The groups are small and it would be better to provide transportation from Arcives to Capital. Too far to walk and then walk around the buildings too. Guide was very knowledgeable but he was not holding a sign to idenify who he was. The sign was just laying on a wall nearby. We almost left because we couldn't find him. For so much walking and only 2 buildings, this tour is overpriced.
GetYourGuide customer · Paula · United States · Jun 13, 2025FAQs
What can I not bring inside the buildings on this tour?
Please note that no food, liquid (including water), nor aerosols will be allowed inside. Empty water bottles are permitted. For full list of prohibited items, please go to: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/prohibited-items
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