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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$171 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Guided Museum Tour
    • Enjoy a guided highlights tour with a personal touch
    • See George Washington’s Sword
    • View the Greensboro Lunch Counter
    • Marvel at the Star Spangled Banner

Activity location

    • 1300 Constitution Avenue Northwest
    • 20560, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • By the fountain in front of the Constitution Ave entrance to the museum
    • 1300 Constitution Avenue Northwest
    • 20560, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional local tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Duration 2 - 2.5 hours
  • Inclusions
    Available Daily
  • Inclusions
    Wheelchair Tour under Request Only
  • Exclusions
    Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Exclusions
    Tour price does NOT include service charge (optional)
  • Exclusions
    Tour price does NOT include luggage or coat storage
  • Exclusions
    Tour price does NOT include Food and Drinks
  • Exclusions
    Tour does NOT include Temporary Exhibits

Know before you book

    • No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security
    • Occasional closures 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 the supplier is unable to provide refunds or discounts
    • Some specific rooms inside the museum are subject to rules requiring quiet or restricted right to speak inside. In these cases your guide will provide the information about the rooms contents before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year
    • Please provide a phone number and email you can be reached at during your trip.
    • This tour has a minimum requirement of 2 participants to run. Unfortunately we cannot currently accept bookings of 1 Guest.
    • Wheelchair tour only available as PRIVATE (guide will not be able to provide a small group tour for guests that require wheelchair)

What you can expect

  • Spend 2.5 hours with one of your charming and knowledgeable guide visiting the unique collection of American artefacts at the National Museum of American History. This entirely private tour will tell the tale of a ragtag group of colonists who built one of the world’s most powerful countries, the United States.

    The Smithsonian National Museum of American History traces this ascent through a one-of-a-kind collection of items including the actual banner that inspired the country’s national anthem. Learn about the first president, George Washington, while viewing his sword and discover how Hollywood has helped shape this country when you check out Dorothy’s ruby red slippers. Discuss segregation through the Greensboro lunch counter and the role of women through the first ladies’ gowns. This tour will help you to understand the turbulent history that has marked the United States of America.

    We’re more than just storytellers. Our young, passionate, and engaging guides approach touring in a different way. They will bring a personal touch to each tour, adding their own favourite anecdotes and tips along the way. They are there to listen to you, to answer your questions, and to create a dialogue – unlike other tours where they just lecture you as you go along. That’s the whole reason why we specialise in private and semi-private tours exclusively, to make sure you get the most possible out of your experience.