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Washington DC American History Museum Guided Tour 2.5 hr
Very goodTop 18% in Washington DC
304 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- Washington DC
- 2 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore the National Museum of American History with a passionate guide on this 2.5-hour Washington DC tour.
About this tour
Discover the stories behind the objects that shaped a nation on a Washington DC American History Museum guided tour. Over 2.5 hours, a passionate guide leads you through the National Museum of American History, bringing its collections and the United States’ rich past into focus. See captivating pieces on display and hear the context that makes them meaningful. The tour includes a guide exclusively for your group unless you select the semi-private option. The museum is wheelchair accessible, though that feature does not apply to the semi-private option. Meet by the fountain in front of the Constitution Avenue entrance, and bring a mobile phone number with country code. Security does not allow large bags or suitcases, and some rooms may require quiet or restrict speaking. Museum hours and collections can change without notice. Make time for a Washington DC American History Museum guided tour and experience the nation’s history through the objects that preserve it.
Highlights
- Explore captivating objects that tell the story of the United States
- Hear the stories behind the museum’s collections from a live guide
What's included
Included
- Guided museum tour
- Tour guide exclusively for your group, except with the semi-private option
- Wheelchair-friendly tour, except with the semi-private option
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
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Viator
4.87 / 5 · 272 reviews
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GetYourGuide
4.83 / 5 · 32 reviews
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Important information
- Meet by the fountain in front of the Constitution Avenue entrance
- Provide a mobile phone number with country code
- Wheelchair accessible; strollers are permitted
- Moderate physical fitness is recommended
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- Large bags and suitcases are not allowed; small handbags or thin backpacks may pass security
- Museum rooms may have quiet or restricted speaking rules
- Museum closures and collection changes may occur without notice; an alternative may be offered if opening is delayed by more than one hour, with no refund or discount
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The guided tour lasts 150 minutes.
What language is the tour in?
A live guide provides the tour in English.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
The tour is wheelchair accessible, except when booking the semi-private option.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet by the fountain in front of the Constitution Avenue entrance.
Can I bring a large bag?
No. Large bags and suitcases are not allowed inside the museum; small handbags or thin backpacks may pass security.
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 4.87 on Viator and 4.83 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.
How the score works and rating distribution in Washington DC
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.0. Top 18% in Washington DC means it ranks in the top 18% of tours in Washington DC by this score.
Provider rating distribution in Washington DC
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- GetYourGuide
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