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Smithsonian "Big 3" Highlights Tour (Air & Space Entry Included)

By Unscripted Tours
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $83 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

See the best of the Smithsonian Museums on a 3-hour guided tour of the highlights of the American History, Natural History, and Air and Space Museums.

Includes Reserved Entry to the Air and Space Museum!

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum complex with 21 museums and miliions of objects! The Natural History, Air and Space, and American History Museums are 3 of the most popular, often referred to as the Big 3. Each of these museums can be overwhelming so we put together a highlights tour. Our expert guide will take you through each of the museums and showcase all of the “must see” items in each. Including: Lincoln's Top Hat, Dorothy's Ruby Slippers, the Cursed Hope Diamond, iconic Dinosaur fossils, the Original Wright Flyer, and artefacts from the Apollo 11 lunar mission!

Note that there is walking between the museums for a total of roughly 1 mile.

Activity location

  • Unscripted by Guided Tours DC
    • 400 7th Street Northwest
    • 20004, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Unscripted by Guided Tours DC
    • 400 7th Street Northwest
    • 20004, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Air & space Only Express Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Duration: 1 hour
Air & Space Only: Enjoy reserved access to the Air & Space Museum with a 45 minute highlights tour, then you are free to explore on your own!

Language options: English
Price details
CA $82.72 x 1 AdultCA $82.72
Total
Price is CA $82.72

Smithsonian "Big 3" Highlights Tour (Air & Space Entry Included)

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $124.79 x 1 AdultCA $124.79
Total
Price is CA $124.79

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Visit the Museum of Natural History
  • Inclusions
    Visit the Museum of American History
  • Inclusions
    3-Hour Smithsonian Highlights Guided Walking Tour in Washington DC
  • Inclusions
    Small-Group for a more personalised experience
  • Inclusions
    Reserved Timed Entry to the National Air and Space Museum
  • Inclusions
    Explore 3 of the top museums in Washington DC with your Guide
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Sites are not listed in order visited. Museum order may vary.
    • Please note this tour involves roughly 2 miles of walking

Activity itinerary

Unscripted by Guided Tours DC

  • 15m
Meet your guide inside the Unscripted Guided Tours DC Welcome Centre at 400 7th Street NW, at the corner of 7th and D NW

National Air and Space Museum

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy reserved entry to the Air and Space museum, where your guide will show you the top highlights including the Wright Flyer, space command modules, and more!

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

  • 45m
See the famed hope diamond, visit the fossil lab and The Last American Dinosaurs exhibit.

National Museum of American History

  • 1h
Your guide will help you explore many highlights including pop culture icons, military history, and presidents' & first ladies' artefacts.

Location

Activity location

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    Unscripted by Guided Tours DC
    • 400 7th Street Northwest
    • 20004, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Unscripted by Guided Tours DC
    • 400 7th Street Northwest
    • 20004, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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