Smithsonian Tour: Iconic Museums Experience

Embark on a 5.5-hour semi-private tour of the Smithsonian’s most iconic museums in Washington DC. Discover cursed diamonds, famous flags, and the legendary Ruby Red Slippers.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - The best way to see the most famous items in the Smithsonian Institution’s vast collection. Start your day with the largest Natural History collection in the world. Stones, bones, and bugs clamor for your attention at the Smithsonian Natural History museum as the largest taxidermied elephant in the…
What's Included
  • Group size limited to 8 guests
  • Tour duration: 5.5 hours
  • Professional tour guide included
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup or drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join us on a semi-private guided combo tour, designed for a maximum of 8 visitors, lasting for approximately 5.5 hours, to uncover the most cherished artefacts of the two most prestigious Smithsonian museums in Washington DC. Immerse yourself in history and intrigue with treasures like cursed diamonds, renowned flags, and of course, the legendary Ruby…

Location
1010 Madison Dr NW
Madison Drive Northwest
Meet your guide on the large stairs at the Madison Drive NW entrance of the Museum of Natural History, facing the lawn of the National Mall.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Patriciarc5163nj
Aug 14, 2025
Katherine The Great - Katherine was fantastic! She not only explained the exhibits, but performed different characters along the way. She would be especially great for children.
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Dicksontb
Jul 27, 2025
Awesome storytelling - One of the best story telling tour guides we have had. Leigh made it educational and fun, plus would have been difficult to get thru both museums without her guidance. Excellent!
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Claudia
Jul 11, 2025
If you want to keep your teen (17 yo) entertained, Ryan is your guy! - Ryan kept things interesting, he was very professional in his appearance and speech. He is definitely very knowledgeable and made our experience interesting and fun. We were traveling with our 17 year old and she recommends him highly as well!
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Travel14173905090
Jun 15, 2025
Phenomenal, amazing and definitely worth the money. - 5 out of 5. I was a little hesitant to book due to the price but it was money well spent! We had an amazing tour and our guide, Christopher, was phenomenal! Excellent communication the day before and of the tour, he even went as far as sending a google location pin so we would have no difficulty locating him. Though there is no way to see the Museum of National History in 2 hours Christopher made sure we not only saw the highlights but also learned and were able to apply this knowledge to other exhibits so we got the most out of the museum. I have an 18 & 21 year old who were thoroughly engaged and walked away saying it was one of the best tours they had been on. Would highly recommend this tour if you have never been and want to get the most out of your visit!
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Lisa_m
May 12, 2025
Wonderful experience - One on one experience with lots of knowledge, our guide was well versed in knowledge and showed us what we were interested in. Highly recommend.
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Adonaldj
Mar 28, 2025
You get what you paid for! - Outstanding service with excellent insight and a unique ability to focus on what’s important and of interest, avoiding wasted time and navigation error.
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Monicadreamer17
Jan 21, 2025
D.C. Baby! - Rebecca was our tour guide and she provided great information and was informative on information we would not have gotten if we came on our own Thank you!
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Rachel
Nov 18, 2024
Book with Brenda! - We had a great day with Brenda! She is a wealth of knowledge and I loved listening to all the stories she told behind the meaning of the items in the museums! We would have been lost without her!
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Ryan
Oct 20, 2024
The only way to see American History and Natural History museums - Had such a wonderful time with Ryan as our tour host. He did a great job keeping the experience from feeling “overwhelming” which was super helpful. He kept it fun and engaging, and absolutely keen on all the facts and history. My wife and I had amazing time and would 100% recommend. Thanks Ryan for an amazing time. See you around next time.
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Global790334
Jun 5, 2024
Fabulous Tour Guide! - Our tour guide, Donna, was amazing! Informative, engaging and entertaining. Went at just the right speed and was friendly, warm and incredibly knowledgeable.
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From $131
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).