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Skip the Line National Archive and US Capitol Tour

26 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

Out tour guide was so sweet, knowledgeable and joy to be with. We enjoyed this tour and would recommend it to others

Viator customer · Yvonne_K · Apr 01, 2025

Excellent

Informative and enjoyable tour of National Archives and the U.S. Capital with lots of interesting info along the way. Our guide Amanda was friendly and knowledgable. We enjoyed our morning with her.

Viator customer · Kimberly_K · Apr 01, 2025

Excellent

This tour was amazing. Jim was a great guide and provided some tips to get in to see the important documents. He was very knowledgeable about history and the capital.

Viator customer · Kay_V · Apr 01, 2025

Excellent

It was great getting into the Archives before the crowds. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable. We had a great time!

Viator customer · Patricia · Mar 01, 2025

Excellent

Our guide, Kyle, was great. “Skipping” the line at the National Archives is definitely a no brainer for a must do tour. We were one of the first groups to see the documents without a wait. The wait line outside was incredibly long. Not only did Kyle provide us with history about the documents, but on our walk to the Capitol, he gave us an informative overview of the Mall and some of the surrounding museums. He was engaging and interesting to talk with. At the Capitol, he got us through security and made sure we had our tickets before turning us over to the Capitol tour guides. Overall, definitely worth the price!

Viator customer · Denise · Mar 01, 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