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Free Cancellation
Overview
Explore the foundation of American democracy on an exclusive tour of the National Archives Museum with skip-the-line access. View the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights up close. Learn how these documents shaped a global superpower, and discover personal letters, speeches, and rare artifacts, including the Emancipation Proclamation and the Magna Carta, on a moving journey through U.S. history.
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Babylon Tours LLC
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Absolutely worth it!!
479kristenj, Aug 2025
This was a Mom/adult daughter trip. She is a recent college grad, history major. Megan was absolutely amazing! She knew her stuff. Was fun to listen to and was very helpful!!
Excellent Archives Tour with Annemarie
Jeff_B, Aug 2025
We had an excellent experience at the National Archives with guide Annemarie. She has impeccable knowledge of the freedom documents, the paintings in the main gallery, and about the building itself. She was personable, friendly, professional, and fun to be around. It was like having our own history expert at our side. Highly recommended.
Freedom Documents Deep Dive: Perfect for Adults and Middle Schoolers Alike
jewelmaker1, Aug 2025
Our guide Annemarie was excellent in every way. She checked in with us before the event and provided precise directions to the meet point. She arrived early and started our tour right on time. She is a font of information, history and is a great story teller. She presented information in a way that our 11 year old grandson understood everything. She answered every question we asked. I don’t think we could have had a better experience.
College-Level learning!
R1829ARmichaelm, Aug 2025
Maribeth was outstanding! She started-out by sending us a picture of herself so we could easily find her, then since we showed-up a bit early, started the tour early…. talk about getting our money’s-worth! She was an absolute “Subject-matter expert” and provided so much additional information on everything. I felt like we were students on a college-level field trip! Maribeth got us involved and we truly enjoyed our experience.
Itinerary
The National Archives Museum
Enter the neoclassical building that acts as a temple to American history. Once inside, your expert guide will take you through the National Archives Rotunda to learn about the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution while observing the original documents. These papers, alongside the Bill of Rights and the Federalist Papers, are all signed by the prominent statesmen and founding fathers like Alexander Hamilton. Moving to the Public Vaults Exhibits, you’ll come face to face with letters from George Washington and John F. Kennedy. You’ll even see the Emancipation Proclamation, which, in 1863, led to the abolishment of slavery. Finally, in the Rubenstein Gallery, you’ll examine more historical documents like the Magna Carta of 1297, written well before the United States was even conceived, yet pivotal in influencing the other documents that you’ll experience in the Archives. By the end, you will have witnessed firsthand the humble documentation that created the world’s most powerful country.
2 hours
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
- Duration 1.5 - 2 Hours
- Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
- Guided Museum Tour
Exclusions
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- A maximum of 8 people permitted per tour allowed
- Notes: National Archives and other attractions or museums in DC may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.