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Duration: 3 hours

Overview

This VIP tour in Washington, DC celebrates America's 250th anniversary with skip-the-line access to the National Archives. Guests spend the day tracing the country's founding story across three of the city's most iconic institutions.

📜 Skip the line and get close to the nation's founding documents

🖼️ Discover surprising stories behind famous portraits and paintings

🎩 Connect with everyday objects that shaped American history

👥 Explore with a small group of six or fewer for a relaxed pace

Timed to America's 250th anniversary, this VIP experience is designed for travelers who want the full story behind the country's founding, not just a glance at a glass case. A guide brings history to life along the way, connecting the dots between documents, portraits, and artifacts that most visitors would otherwise walk right past.

Skip-the-line access keeps the day moving and stress-free, and the small group size means plenty of room to ask questions or linger on a favorite stop. It is a fitting way to mark a milestone anniversary, and a memorable outing for anyone visiting Washington, DC for the first time or the fifth.

Timed to America's 250th anniversary, this VIP experience is designed for travelers who want the full story behind the country's founding, not just a glance at a glass case. A guide brings history to life along the way, connecting the dots between documents, portraits, and artifacts that most visitors would otherwise walk right past.

Skip-the-line access keeps the day moving and stress-free, and the small group size means plenty of room to ask questions or linger on a favorite stop. It is a fitting way to mark a milestone anniversary, and a memorable outing for anyone visiting Washington, DC for the first time or the fifth.

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

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When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Select dates

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: All age groups are welcome
  • Physical limitations: Guests should be comfortable walking for the duration of the tour

Who can you accommodate for?

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

What to expect on the day of the experience?

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • What's included: VIP guided tour with skip-the-line entry to the National Archives, plus visits to the National Portrait Gallery and the American History Museum
  • Who will be present: A professional guide will accompany the group throughout the experience with up to 6 total participants
  • Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a reservation
  • Photo/video: Personal photos are welcome unless restricted inside government buildings
  • Specific rules to follow: All guests must pass security screening and follow guide instructions and venue regulations. Food, drinks, large bags, weapons, and aerosols are prohibited inside the National Archives.

How to prepare?

  • Weather dependency: The tour operates rain or shine with portions taking place outdoors
  • Arrival: Plan to arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled start time
  • Parking: Public transportation is recommended. Several parking garages are available nearby
  • What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing are recommended
  • What to bring:
    • Government issued photo ID if required for entry
    • Refillable water bottle
    • Umbrella for rain or sun protection
    • Phones and cameras are allowed subject to security regulations
    • Travel light as large bags are not permitted inside the National Archives
  • Restrooms: Public restrooms are available inside the visitor sites but not at the tour office

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: All age groups are welcome
  • Physical limitations: Guests should be comfortable walking for the duration of the tour

Who can you accommodate for?

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

What to expect on the day of the experience?

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • What's included: VIP guided tour with skip-the-line entry to the National Archives, plus visits to the National Portrait Gallery and the American History Museum
  • Who will be present: A professional guide will accompany the group throughout the experience with up to 6 total participants
  • Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a reservation
  • Photo/video: Personal photos are welcome unless restricted inside government buildings
  • Specific rules to follow: All guests must pass security screening and follow guide instructions and venue regulations. Food, drinks, large bags, weapons, and aerosols are prohibited inside the National Archives.

How to prepare?

  • Weather dependency: The tour operates rain or shine with portions taking place outdoors
  • Arrival: Plan to arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled start time
  • Parking: Public transportation is recommended. Several parking garages are available nearby
  • What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing are recommended
  • What to bring:
    • Government issued photo ID if required for entry
    • Refillable water bottle
    • Umbrella for rain or sun protection
    • Phones and cameras are allowed subject to security regulations
    • Travel light as large bags are not permitted inside the National Archives
  • Restrooms: Public restrooms are available inside the visitor sites but not at the tour office

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. 

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. 

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