Washington DC National Archives Guided Tour

Discover the dark histories of Washington on a guided tour of the National Archives. This tour can be private, just for you and your companions, or for a small group of about 8 people. And if you come with children and teenagers, you can book the family option, specially geared for them. Choose how you want to enjoy this tour during the booking process. You can also choose the duration, which ranges from 1 hour to 1.5 to 2 hours.

An expert guide will escort you through the important neoclassical building that holds the most revolutionary history of the U.S. Explore important and original national documents such as the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Human Rights and the Federalist Papers.

Plus, get up close and personal with handwritten letters from such luminaries as George Washington and John F. Kennedy. You'll discover the Emancipation Proclamation, created in 1863 that led to the repeal of slavery. See documents such as the Magna Carta of 1297, written before the United States was formed, an actual document originating in the 13th century.