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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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
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, 2025
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Skip the Line National Archive and US Capitol Tour
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Latest reviews
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
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, 2025 Excellent
Great skip the line tour - we avoided the crowds ( and we found out it was the busiest day of the year!) and our guide was personable knowledgeable !
Tripadvisor customer · casstef · May 30, 2025 Excellent
The tour was amazing, the guide very interesting and gave us some extra information, also the “vip” entrance in the National archives allow us to have few minute alone in the main room before the public arrive, I totally recommend!!
GetYourGuide customer · Macéo · United States · May 22, 2025 Excellent
I liked the tour with Jim. Jim is a easy going person and was well informed about the history of Washington and give some good advices about cultural events and museums in Washington.
GetYourGuide customer · Ernest · Netherlands · May 11, 2025 Excellent
We enjoyed our tour very much. Joe was knowledgeable and extremely pleasant. 100% recommend!
GetYourGuide customer · Catalina · Romania · May 03, 2025 Excellent
Awesome guide ! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended !
GetYourGuide customer · Martin · South Africa · Apr 28, 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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