Washington DC National Archives Guided Tour

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Duration: from 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
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Experience Highlights

Learn about the history of the United States on a guided tour in English of the National Archives in Washington. This is a tour, lasting approximately 2 hours, where you can explore original documents such as the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. You will also see handwritten letters from John F. Kennedy and George Washington. This tour can be private (for you and your companions) or for small groups of about 8 people, depending on the option you choose when booking.

  • Discover the history behind the important writings with an expert guide.
  • Explore the national federalist documents in a 2-hour tour.
  • Get to know the national archives in a private or shared visit with about 8 people,your choice .

What’s included

  • Guided tour of the National Archives in Washington
  • Private visit option (only if chosen)

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Step by Step

Discover the dark histories of Washington on a guided tour of the National Archives in English, lasting approximately 2 hours. This tour can be private, just you and your companions, or for a small group of about 8 people. Choose how you would like to enjoy this tour during the booking process.

An expert guide will escort you through the important neoclassical building that holds America's most revolutionary history, exploring important and original national documents such as the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Human Rights and the Federalist Papers.

Plus, get up close and personal with handwritten letters from such luminaries as George Washington and John F. Kennedy. You'll discover the Emancipation Proclamation, created in 1863 that led to the repeal of slavery. See documents such as the Magna Carta of 1297, written before the United States was formed, an actual document originating in the 13th century.

Reviews

4.7
· 1568 Reviews
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    F.
    5
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    Interesting and very exclusive. For a moment I felt like part of this nation!
  • Y
    Y.
    5
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    Booking in advance was one of the best decisions because when we arrived there were a lot of people wanting to get in at that time. We didn't even take 5 minutes to get in.
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    V.
    5
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    The museum is very busy so I recommend booking in advance with a guide to get to know everything in great detail.
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    C.
    4
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    There is no doubt that a visit to Washington must be accompanied by these kinds of activities and this was probably the highlight of my trip.
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