Sightseeing & traditions

Private tour National Archives Museum

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Place: Washington DC

Duration: from 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

Language: English

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Enjoy an awesome private tour of the intriguing National Archives
Look at the pivotal Emancipation Proclamation that ended slavery
See famous documents that started the foundation of the United States of America
Don't miss out on seeing this neoclassical building that is widely considered a shrine to American history

What to expect

The National Archives holds one of the most famous documents in the foundation of the United States of America. This private guided tour will let you come face to face with these modest documents that gave way to one of the most influential and powerful nations in the world. The dignified neoclassical building is widely considered a shrine to American history. Starting at the National Archives Rotunda learning about the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution while facing the immaculately preserved documents from the 17th and 18th centuries.

The Bill of Rights and the Federalist Papers both include the signatures of famous statesmen like Alexander Hamilton. Onto the Public Vaults Exhibits, where letters written by presidents like George Washington and John F. Kennedy are showcased. The United States’ rocky racial past comes to light while you see the Emancipation Proclamation. This pivotal document aided in ending slavery in the 19th century. More recent historical documents, such as the citation given to civil rights activist Rosa Parks, serve as a timestamp in documenting racial issues. Lastly, in the Rubenstein Gallery, you’ll see older documents like the Magna Carta of 1297 that influenced many of the other artifacts that are in the National Archives.

This private tour has a maximum of 8 per guide for a more intimate and personalized experience
No large bags or suitcases are allowed
A moderate amount of walking is involved. The semi-private tour is not available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Occasional closures occur without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, guests will be provided with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1 hour from the tour starting time. In these cases, there will be no refunds or discounts
At checkout, please provide full names, mobile phone number and email you can be reached at during your trip
Cancellation policy: Guests can cancel up to 72 hours before the tour’s start time for a full refund. Otherwise, guests can reschedule for a fee, depending on the tour and the availability