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National Archives Museum Tour

Group Size

Max 6

Tour Duration

2 Hours

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Free Cancellation upto 24 Hrs

Gallery Highlights Details Itinerary Inclusions

Highlights of the tour

Highlights Generally Include (but are not limited to):

• The Declaration of Independence, See the original, hand-signed document that declared America's independence from Britain in 1776â€”one of the most revered texts in U.S. history.

• The U.S. Constitution, Stand before the founding document that established the framework of American government, signed in 1787 and still shaping the nation today.

• The Bill of Rights, Discover the first ten amendments to the Constitution, guaranteeing essential freedoms like speech, religion, and due process.

• The Emancipation Proclamation, Issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, this landmark executive order declared the freedom of enslaved people in Confederate states during the Civil War.

• The Magna Carta (1297), One of the rare surviving copies of this medieval English document, which influenced the U.S. Constitution and the very concept of individual rights.

The National Archives Museum houses some of the most important documents in American history, preserving the words that shaped the nation.

Inside its monumental Rotunda, you'll stand before the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rightsâ€”powerful symbols of democracy and freedom. On this 2-hour private tour your expert guide will bring the museum's most remarkable artifacts to life. See the Emancipation Proclamation, Abraham Lincoln's pivotal order that redefined the Civil War. Examine a rare 1297 copy of the Magna Carta, the foundation of modern constitutional law. Discover handwritten letters from George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, a petition advocating for the abolition of slavery, and even a citation issued to Rosa Parks each offering a window into the people and movements that defined America.nnBy the end of the tour, you'll have explored the defining struggles, evolving rights, and landmark decisions that continue to shape the United States. Whether you're passionate about history or simply curious to see these legendary documents up close, this experience offers an unforgettable glimpse into the nation's past.

Itinerary

A 2 hour tour of the National Archives with one of our expert guides.
Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20408

• PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR (with Skip-the-line Tickets Included)

• PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE

• DURATION 2 HOURSn

Semi-Private Tour

“Semi-Private” means group size is never more than 8 guests maximum.

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FAQ's

Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

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.

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

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!

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.n

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.

National Archives Museum Tour