Skip the Line National Archive and US Capitol Tour

10 reviews

3.5 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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Total Customer Reviews: 10

Verified Ratings
4.0 /5
based on 2 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
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5.0/5
Latest reviews
Good
First, we loved the part of the "National Archives and Capitol Tour" run by your team. The guide was exceptional. She did a great job walking us through the National Archives and answering all or our random history questions associated both with what we were looking at and all other US History. This was my 10-year-old son's favorite part of our week in DC.
Verified · George · Jul 01, 2024 · USA · Female · 35 to 44 years
Excellent
Our guide (female) knew a lot about the tour itself and about Washington and the history of the United States and told us a lot. It was super interesting. You get to the National Archives about 15 minutes before the official opening, so you have a few minutes of peace. Then there is a walk through the sculpture garden and along the National Mall to the US Capitol. The film and the tour of the US Capitol are highly recommended. The area is not hilly at all. You have to walk around the US Capitol once because the visitor center is on the other side. And because the US Capitol is on a hill, it is called a "hiking tour with big hills."
GetYourGude customer · Jan · May 16, 2024
Excellent
We enjoyed seeing the declaration and constitution. We were glad we have booked a tour as we were the first ones in that day before the other ticket holders
Viator customer · Erin · May 01, 2024
Excellent
Your guide was very knowledgeable with little known historical facts, made the tour a lot more enjoyable.
Viator customer · Kim · May 01, 2024
Excellent
This was an excellent tour that avoided lines and the children on the end of their school year trips. Ryan was an excellent guide and we highly recommend!
Viator customer · Pam · May 01, 2024

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