National Archives EXPRESS VIP ALL ACCESS Tour - Private
About this activity
See the National Archives on a 1-hour private guided museum tour. Skip-the-line VIP all-access entry is included. Explore the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, Emancipation Proclamation, and 1297 Magna Carta with a guide dedicated to your party.
Highlights
- See the original Declaration of Independence
- View the original United States Constitution
- Discover the history of the Bill of Rights
- Examine Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation
- See the rare 1297 Magna Carta on display
Full description
Enter the National Archives with skip-the-line VIP all-access entry for a one-hour private guided visit. Your guide interprets the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, Emancipation Proclamation, and Magna Carta while tailoring the conversation to your party. Displays may change. Stand in the National Archives Rotunda before the original documents that helped define the United States. Constitution, and Bill of Rights were written, debated, preserved, and reinterpreted. The visit may also feature Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the 1297 Magna Carta, connecting the nation’s founding principles to longer struggles over law and liberty.
Stand in the National Archives Rotunda before the original documents that helped define the United States. Your private guide explains how the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights were written, debated, preserved, and reinterpreted. The visit may also feature Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the 1297 Magna Carta, connecting the nation’s founding principles to longer struggles over law and liberty. Skip-the-line VIP all-access entry lets your party spend its one-hour express visit with the documents rather than waiting outside. Ask questions and follow the historical threads that most interest your group. Displays and access to individual documents may change.
Included / Excluded
- One-hour private guided museum tour
- Skip-the-line VIP all-access entry
- Professional tour guide
- Private tour for up to six guests
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Luggage or coat storage
Itinerary
National Archives Museum meeting point
Meet your guide at the bottom of the front stairs of the National Archives Building, 701 Constitution Avenue NW. Arrive 10 minutes early for your guided entry.
National Archives Museum
Explore the Rotunda and see the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, Emancipation Proclamation, and 1297 Magna Carta.
Meeting point
Start Location
National Archives Museum meeting point
701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20408, USA
Meet at the bottom of the front stairs of the National Archives Building, 701 Constitution Avenue NW.
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Know before you book
- Private tours accommodate up to six guests
- Provide a working mobile number, including country code
- Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour for a full refund
- This private museum tour is wheelchair accessible.
Know before you go
- Meet on the National Archives front steps, 701 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20408.
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time
- Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and shoes
- Your guide will facilitate museum entry at the start of the tour
- Bring a valid photo ID or a clear photo of it.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
Reviews
Absolutely amazing. Best guide EVER! From start to finish so much to see and learn. Our guide was a wealth of knowledge
Sergio es un excelente guía, conoce muy bien tema y es muy amable
Excellent guide. Knowledgeable about art history and chose prominent and interesting works to highlight in the tour.
Frequently asked questions
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Additional information
Security screening is required. Only handbags or small backpacks are permitted; large bags and suitcases cannot be stored. Some rooms may require quiet or restricted guiding, and collections or access can change without notice.