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15 Best Museums Tours In Washington DC

The best way to spend a day in D.C.

The 15 best museums tours in Washington, with what each one covers, what it costs and how long to set aside. A shortlist for planning real days on and off the National Mall.

15 Best Museums Tours In Washington DC

Guided African American History Tour with Reserved Museum Entry - Your morning start at US Navy Memorial Plaza (and what to do when you arrive)
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Guided African American History Tour with Reserved Museum Entry

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1.Guided African American History Tour with Reserved Museum Entry

Guided African American history tour in Washington DC with bus commentary, Lincoln and MLK Memorial stops, and reserved museum entry.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“The information was informative interesting and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and very familiar with history. He answered all our questions and asked if we had more. He introduced us to history we were not familiar with and gave us a great insight.”

1,180 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $89.00by USA Guided Tours

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Washington DC: Museum of the Bible General Admission - What’s on the 7 Floors: Artifacts, Manuscripts, and Interactive Stops
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Washington DC: Museum of the Bible General Admission

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Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - Exclusive Guided Tour - Stop 1: Smithsonian Natural History Museum Highlights You’ll Remember
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Smithsonian Museum of Natural History – Exclusive Guided Tour

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African American History Tour with Museum of African American History Ticket - National Council of Negro Women HQ: Mary McLeod Bethune’s legacy in brick
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African American History Tour with Museum of African American History Ticket

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National Mall Tour with 10 Stops & U.S. Capitol or Museum Entry - Price and What You’re Really Paying For
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National Mall Tour with 10 Stops & U.S. Capitol or Museum Entry

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5.National Mall Tour with 10 Stops & U.S. Capitol or Museum Entry

National Mall tour with 10 stops plus optional U.S. Capitol or museum entry. See the White House, memorials, and more with an expert guide.

★ 4.5

“Excellent, informative and both driver and guide were super nice and funny. The tour allowed us to see so many amazing DC sites in a short period of time.”

331 reviews3 to 6 hours (approx.)From $59.00by DC Guided Tours

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Washington, DC: African American History Tour & Museum Entry - Meeting at the U.S. Navy Memorial and Getting Oriented Fast
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Washington, DC: African American History Tour & Museum Entry

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6.Washington, DC: African American History Tour & Museum Entry

4-hour African American history bus tour with timed Smithsonian entry. See key DC monuments, neighborhoods, and the stories behind them for $89.

★ 4.9

“Mr. DRE : Was very Inspirational and very KNOWLEDGEABLE and Informative about the History and of those individuals who have made this nation a Great Nation. Please keep up the Excellent Service and Tours.”

312 reviews4 hoursFrom $89by USA GUIDED TOURS

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Smithsonian Museums Walking Tour with Reserved Air & Space Entry - Natural History stop: Hope Diamond and dinosaurs in one sweep
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Smithsonian Museums Walking Tour with Reserved Air & Space Entry

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Capitol Combo: U.S. Capitol + Library Congress or Capitol Museum - Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building: what you see and why it matters
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Capitol Combo: U.S. Capitol + Library Congress or Capitol Museum

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8.Capitol Combo: U.S. Capitol + Library Congress or Capitol Museum

A 2-hour Capitol Hill walk with U.S. Capitol entry plus Library of Congress (or Capitol Museums Mondays), Supreme Court views, and Grant Memorial stops.

★ 4.5

“Amanda was great. Wonderful small tour!! She was very knowlegable, personable, and kept us moving so we could see everything but not too fast so my 70+ mother could keep up.”

294 reviews2 hours 1 minute (approx.)From $79.00by Signature Tours of DC

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U.S. Capitol Tour with Library of Congress or Capitol Museum - Peace Monument and Peace Circle: the Civil War naval sorrow stops
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U.S. Capitol Tour with Library of Congress or Capitol Museum

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Smithsonian Museum of American History Exclusive Guided Tour - Meeting At Smithsonian’s American History Museum: What To Expect Before You Enter
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Smithsonian Museum of American History Exclusive Guided Tour

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10.Smithsonian Museum of American History Exclusive Guided Tour

A 2.5-hour guided tour of Smithsonian American History in Washington, DC, covering iconic objects, with an English-speaking guide and free admission.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide, Leigh, was good, but when we went into the museum, it seemed like she was only hitting certain things and skipped a lot of stuff. Wasn't too impressed with her pushing her opinion and agenda on us when it came to things that we might have known or heard about the Star…”

245 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $89.67by Babylon Tours DC

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Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket - Stop 1: Museum Of The Bible Experiences, From Red Sea Steps to Street-Level Story
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Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket

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11.Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket

Pre-book your Museum of the Bible ticket and spend about 3 hours in DC with walk-through scenes, rare artifacts, and a digital guide.

★ 4.5

“The building, exhibits, staff, experience is top class. I highly recommend visiting this museum. All in our family enjoyed it.”

233 reviews3 hours (approx.)by Museum of the Bible

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The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Exclusive Guided Tour - The Hallway Highlights: From Wright Flyer to Moon Landings
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The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Exclusive Guided Tour

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Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Small Group Tour: 8ppl Max - Stop 1: The Hall of Gems, Minerals, and the Hope Diamond Moment
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Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Small Group Tour: 8ppl Max

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13.Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Small Group Tour: 8ppl Max

Small-group 2-hour guided highlights at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum: Hope Diamond, mummies, and Ocean Hall’s Phoenix whale.

★ 5.0

“I did not realize that viator had no actual connection to the smithsonian. I assumed that for the price it was a VIP tour. For two adults and a child it was $600. I didn't want to cross the museum from exhibit to exhibit and that is what we did. While the guide has a…”

177 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $89.67by Babylon Tours DC

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The National Gallery of Art DC - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour - Price and Value: Is $89.67 Fair for What You Get?
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The National Gallery of Art DC – Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Guided Tour - Meeting at the Stairs and Getting Inside Without Losing Time
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Guided Tour

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15.Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Guided Tour

A 2-hour guided sprint through the Smithsonian’s Natural History highlights, including dinosaurs, gems, mummies, and early humans. $75.

★ 4.1

“I loved our guide and the tour! Only piece of advice it to have some kind of outstanding something so I can find the tour guide at the beginning. Other than that I felt like my time was wisely spent with our guide and he was so knowledgeable. I could listen to him talk for…”

159 reviews2 hoursFrom $75by UTG EXPERIENCE LIMITED

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