VIP National Archives & Portrait Gallery Small-Group Tour | 2 hours

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VIP National Archives & Portrait Gallery Small-Group Tour
2 Adults x $79.00
$158.00
Approx Total
$158.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Reserved Entry to National Archives
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities

Overview

Enjoy VIP Skip-The-Line entrance to the National Archives to see the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution while learning about the role the Archives play in documenting and preserving American history. Then continue the story as you visit the National Portrait Gallery, the former home of the Us Patent office, and see where the Declaration of Independence was previously on display. Explore portraits of founding fathers, including the infamous unfinished portrait of George Washington, as your expert guide provides hidden details and context.

Meeting points

Meet at the Unscripted Guided Tours DC Welcome Center at the corner of 7th and D Streets NW

End point

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Tour concludes at the National Portrait Gallery where you can continue to explore the exhibits.

Itinerary

  • The National Archives Museum

    Enjoy guaranteed entry into the National Archives as well as interpretation about America’s historic documents. Besides the foundational papers of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, you will see artifacts of momentous events.

    45 minutes

  • National Portrait Gallery

    Explore the former home of the US Patent Office, where the Declaration of Independence was once on display. Now the National Portrait Gallery, you will see famous portraits of presidents past.

    1 hour

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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Reviews

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Great tour

Published on Nov, 2024

This was our fourth tour with Unscripted. Led by Shane, excellent, friendly guide who really made history come alive on this tour. We really enjoyed it, first time seeing Declaration, constitution and bill of rights in person. Second half of tour continues the history lesson in the second museum. Can’t say enough about how great this tour group is, you won’t be sorry.

Great archives snd American history tour

Published on Aug, 2024

It was great to be with someone who pointed out the key things at the museums. There is so much it can be overwhelming. Meg knew exactly how much to show us!

Great tour

Published on Jul, 2024

Meg was great! Lots of inside info on written documents, info in the murals. Great for the money! Hit the highlights

Capitol Hill and Library of Congress winner

Published on May, 2024

Great value! Funny and informative guide (James) - at easy pace ( there’s a few stairs involved) very manageable. Thoroughly recommend this tour!

Engaging Tour

Published on Apr, 2024

We learned so many interesting facts and tidbits on this tour that we would not have known if we had explored either place on our own. Andrew took us right to the BIG 3 documents in the Archives gave us an in-depth explanation of how each of the documents was created and some amazing highlights in the American History Museum. I would go on any tour with Unscripted - the engaging stories are the best way to learn history. Thank you!

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