Washington DC · SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS
Eleven free museums line one side of the Mall and no visitor gets through more than two properly. The 15 below sort the guided routes by which buildings they enter, what passes they hold and how much of the day they take.
Smithsonian Natural History Museum tour review: see the Hope Diamond, mummies, dinosaurs, and ocean exhibits with a private guide.
“Ryan was a great tour guide. Knowledgeable and friendly! He had engaging stories to share with us. Thanks!”
Review of Washington DC’s 3-hour Smithsonian walking tour, with Natural History, American History, and reserved Air and Space entry.
“This was an excellent tour. The museum has so many items to view, and I was glad that the tour leader picked out not only some of the best things to view, but also she told of the best places to view items and to take photos. I had several tours with Unscripted Tours, and they were so helpful and accommodating, especially since my time in Washington DC was during the government shut down. Many kudos to this tour company.”
Review of the Smithsonian American History Museum tour in Washington, with guide details, highlights, pricing, access, and booking advice.
“Rebecca was great! She kept the whole family entertained and was very fun! We enjoyed the museum exhibits she took us to and she added a lot of commentary that was beyond what we would have had just visiting on our own”
Review of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum guided tour in Washington DC, with highlights, renovation warnings, pricing, guides, and booking advice.
“Ryan was very engaging. The storytelling added a special and interactive structure to the museum. Definitely try this tour.”
See the Hope Diamond, mummies, dinosaurs, and ocean life with an expert guide on this two-hour, eight-person Smithsonian tour.
“Wonderful experience. So glad we had a great guide to follow. The place is huge and filled with so much to see.”
Tour 145 million Smithsonian specimens with an expert guide, from dinosaurs and mummies to gemstones, in a focused two-hour visit.
“Nur was friendly, kind and very informative. We didn't have to have a guide through the museum, but it was certainly helpful & fun. We talked and walked, and didn't have to READ everything. Nur got to know everyone individually and made the tour sort of special for each person. Great job!”
Tour Washington DC’s Air and Space Museum in a group of eight, seeing Wright Flyer, Apollo 11 artifacts, and moon rocks with an expert guide.
“Amanda was very knowledgeable and accommodating (my husband has a bad back and walks slowly). We were the only two people on the tour which was awesome!”
See America’s defining objects, from the Star-Spangled Banner to ruby slippers, on a focused 2.5-hour small-group DC museum tour.
“The guide was extremely knowledgeable. My daughter and I enjoyed ourselves and learned so much!! Would definitely recommend!!”
Tour the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in a small group, from the Wright Flyer to Apollo 11, with a guide who brings the exhibits to life.
“We had a fantastic tour with a young woman whose love of all things aeronautical was obvious from the moment we arrived. She engaged my grandsons (aged 12), but she also did a great job with those of us who are adults. She steered us to important developments in air and space travel and provided lots of extra information that exceeded what was provided by the exhibits themselves. Highly recommend!”
See Washington’s Hope Diamond, fossils, Wright Flyer, and space artifacts with a private guide across two Smithsonian museums.
“Great experience!!! Thanks to Richard, our trip was amazing!!! We learned so much at the Smithsonian because of Richard’s expertise!!”
See Washington’s Natural History and Air and Space museums in a small group, with expert stories, crowd navigation, and five focused hours.
“The Air and Space Museum. Our tour guide was a wealth of knowledge and made the tour special. Highly recommend a guide when doing this tour. It made the tour much more meaningful.”
See three Smithsonian museums in three hours, with Air and Space entry, a lively guide, and fast-paced stories from American history.
“Guide was extremely knowledgeable, and the tour was excellent.”
See Lincoln’s hat, Dorothy’s slippers, the Hope Diamond, and T-Rex fossils with a private guide across two Smithsonian museums.
“Our guide Stephen was very knowledgeable and gave us information I’m sure would not of otherwise had. Very good experience”
Review of a five-hour Smithsonian tour covering Natural History and American History, with a guide, small group, and famous treasures.
“Really enjoyed the tour and both museums! Our guide was very knowledgeable, providing the right amount of flexibility and commentary.”
A two-hour Smithsonian Natural History Museum tour covers dinosaurs, human artifacts, and key exhibits, but guide reliability is a concern.
“This tour was canceled 2 hours before the tour. It was rescheduled for the next day. I am on vacation and had other things scheduled the next day. I requested a refund and never heard anything back. Would not recommend.”
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