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Skip the Line National Archive and US Capitol Tour

41 reviews

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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Verified Customer reviews

Verified ratings

3.5 /5

based on 4 Walks’ customer ratings

Overall rating

3.5 /5

4 reviews

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.0/5

Latest reviews

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

FAQs

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