With over 155 million artifacts spread across 21 museums, the Smithsonian can turn into a maze pretty fast. This tour cuts straight to the highlights, moving through the American History, Natural History, and Air and Space museums with a guide who knows exactly where to go and what stories to tell along the way.

Highlights along the route include the original Star-Spangled Banner, Dorothy's Ruby Slippers, the Hope Diamond, the Dinosaur Hall, and reserved entry into the Air and Space Museum to see everything from the Wright Flyer to the Apollo 11 Command Module. It turns three of DC's biggest bucket-list museums into one efficient, entertaining afternoon.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: All ages welcome
• Physical limitations: Participants should be comfortable walking approximately 2 miles and standing for extended periods

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included
• Individuals with disabilities: The tour route is wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed
• Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed except registered service animals

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: Approximately 3 hours
• What's included: A guided walking tour with visits to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and the Smithsonian National Museum of American History
• Who will be present: A professional guide will accompany the group throughout the tour along with up to 15 other guests
• Photo/video: Personal photos are encouraged except in areas where photography is prohibited

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: The tour operates rain or shine with both outdoor walking and indoor visits
• Arrival: Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure
• Parking: Public parking is limited so public transportation or rideshare is recommended
• What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing
• What to bring:
  • A valid reservation confirmation
  • A refillable water bottle
  • Phones and cameras are permitted
  • Large bags should be avoided as they may delay entry through museum security
• Restrooms: Restrooms are available during portions of the tour

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

• Museum entry requires security screening
• The tour itinerary may be adjusted if museum access or exhibit availability changes on the day of the experience

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.