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Combo: Smithsonian Natural History + Air & Space Museum Tour

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Combo: Smithsonian Natural History + Air & Space Museum Tour

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Max 8

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Tour Duration

5.5 Hours

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Highlights of the tour

Highlights generally include: 

• The Nation's T. rexnStand face-to-face with a fully assembled Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the most complete specimens ever discovered. 

• The Hope Diamond & Star of Asia SapphirenMarvel at the world's most famous blue diamond, a 45.52-carat gemstone with a fascinating history of mystery and intrigue. Nearby, admire the Star of Asia Sapphire, a deep blue jewel renowned for its size and flawless beauty. 

• The Egyptian MummiesnDiscover the collection of real Egyptian mummies and cutting-edge forensic reconstructions. 

• 1903 Wright FlyernStep back to the dawn of aviation and see the original Wright Flyer, the first powered aircraft that launched the age of flight. 

• Neil Armstrong's Space Suit & Columbia CapsulenStand before the spacesuit worn by Neil Armstrong when he became the first person to walk on the Moon. Nearby, marvel at the Columbia Command Module, the only part of Apollo 11 that returned to Earth.


 

Experience two of Washington, D.C.'s most iconic museums on a tour that brings history, science, and innovation to life. 

With an expert guide leading the way, you'll navigate these vast collections effortlessly, heading straight to the most extraordinary artifacts and exhibits these world-renowned institutions have to offer! Start your day at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, home to the world's largest collection of natural wonders. From dazzling gemstones to towering dinosaur skeletons, this museum has something for everyone. Greet Henry, the museum's famous taxidermied elephant, before exploring the mysteries of the natural world. Marvel at the (supposedly) cursed Hope Diamond and the brilliant Star of Asia Sapphire before stepping into the recently renovated Fossil Hall, where prehistoric giants like the T. rex, Mastodon, and Diplodocus tower overhead, bringing Earth's ancient past to life. After a break to recharge, cross the National Mall to the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum. Stand before the Wright Flyer, the first powered airplane, and the Spirit of St. Louis, which carried Charles Lindbergh across the Atlantic. Get up close to Neil Armstrong's space suit and the Columbia Command Module, the only part of Apollo 11 to return from the Moon. You'll even explore the influence of science fiction with the legendary Star Wars X-Wing and the Star Trek Starship Enterprise, both of which continue to inspire real-world innovation. Across these two Smithsonian institutions, you'll encounter a combined collection of over 250 million artifacts spanning billions of years of history. From the origins of life on Earth to humanity's greatest leaps into space, this tour offers an unforgettable journey through the wonders of our world and beyond.

 


Itinerary

  • A 2.5 hour tour of the Smithsonian Natural History followed by a lunch break and a 2 hour tour of the Air & Space Museum.
  • Start: St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560nEnd: 600 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560

• PRIVATE COMBO MUSEUM TOUR (with Entry Tickets Included)

• PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE

• DURATION 5.5 HOURS (including break)


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FAQ's

Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Your guide will be wearing a Babylon badge on a Babylon lanyard. They will also reach out to you on the morning of the tour to confirm the meeting point.

Yes! All tickets for the permanent collection are included and organized by Babylon Tours.

Your guide will reach out to you the morning of the tour by text and email. Please ensure you have provided your correct telephone number (including country code) and email beforehand. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder if you don't see the email in your inbox.

No, Viator is a booking platform and Online Travel Agent. They sell our tours, but we are Babylon Tours, a Tour Operator currently offering tours in 12 major cities worldwide!

Yes! You can reschedule free of charge if you notify us at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. For rescheduling within 24 hours, a fee applies to cover guide payments, unused tickets, and company costs (no profit is made on this fee). If you booked through a booking platform like Viator or GetYourGuide, you must reschedule directly with them.

Please inform your guide as soon as possible. As this is a semi-private tour, it must start on time. If your tour is ticketed, the guide will reply to your message with the tickets so you can enter the museum or monument on your own and try to join the guide inside if possible. Please note that once the tour begins, the guide will not be able to regularly check their phone.

Please let us know immediately by email to babylontoursinfo@gmail.com or by texting or calling +1 917 999 0380. Our refund policy does not cover medical issues that arise within 24 hours of the tour's start. In such cases, please contact your travel insurance provider. We can provide a document confirming you were unable to attend.

Please let us know immediately by email to babylontoursinfo@gmail.com or by texting or calling +1 917 999 0380 . Our refund policy does not cover transportation issues within 24 hours of the tour's start. In such cases, please contact your travel insurance provider. We can provide a document confirming you were unable to attend.

No, as the museum is large, locating the guide inside is challenging. The guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and accompany the group inside. However, you are welcome to stay in the museum after the tour ends!

Yes, you are welcome to stay in the museum until it closes.

Your guide will have your tickets. As long as you bring proof of ID, the guide's name and number, and arrive at the meeting point on time, the guide will assist you with entry.

Yes, our tours run rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately. Tours will only be canceled in the event of a dangerous weather alert from local authorities.

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