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Washington DC Smithsonian Highlights Walking Tour 3 hr

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  • Washington DC
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Smithsonian highlights on a small-group Washington, DC walking tour with reserved timed entry to the National Air and Space Museum.

About this tour

Discover the stories behind Washington, DC’s Smithsonian museums on a three-hour small-group walking tour along the National Mall. At the Museum of American History, explore exhibits spanning military, pop culture, and presidential history, including Entertainment Nation and Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 spacesuit. Your guide brings the collections and their stories to life as you move through the museum.

Continue along the National Mall to see the Smithsonian Castle and learn about the institution’s founding. Then use reserved timed entry to visit the National Air and Space Museum, where highlights include the Wright Flyer and space command modules. The small-group format offers a more personal way to experience these landmark collections, with time to focus on the objects that make each museum memorable.

Meet inside the museum at the National Mall entrance on Level 2, in front of the Star-Spangled Banner exhibit. Look for your guide in a History Nerd shirt and hat. Join this Washington, DC Smithsonian highlights walking tour for a thoughtful introduction to two of the city’s most celebrated museums.

Highlights

  • Explore standout exhibits at the Museum of American History
  • Walk the National Mall and hear the story of the Smithsonian Castle
  • Enter the National Air and Space Museum with reserved timed entry
  • See the Wright Flyer and space command modules
  • Enjoy a small-group tour with personalized attention

What's included

Included

  • 3-hour guided walking tour of Smithsonian highlights in Washington, DC
  • Visit to the Museum of American History
  • Reserved timed entry to the National Air and Space Museum
  • Small-group experience

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Important information

  • Meet inside the museum at the National Mall entrance on Level 2, in front of the Star-Spangled Banner exhibit
  • Look for your guide wearing a History Nerd shirt and hat
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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