Museums in Washington DC at a glance
- Our pick: Washington DC: Natural History Museum Guided Tour & Hope Diamond, US$ 105 per person (2h, 4.96★ · 476).
- Top rated: Washington DC: National Gallery Art Tour Semi-Private 8 Max, US$ 105 per person (2h 30m, 4.98★ · 103).
- Best value: Skip-the-Line National Archives Tour: VIP Access, Small Group, US$ 69 per person (1h–2h 30m, 4.97★ · 224).
Price per person across the 19 options priced per person: US$ 35–US$ 415 (median US$ 105). With 100+ reviews: 14 of 20.
Of the 20 options: 20 with live guides in English, 19 with free cancellation, 13 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 18 kid-friendly, 8 private and 13 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Museums in Washington DC — National Gallery of Art, National Air and Space Museum and 10 more
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
20 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Washington DC: Smithsonian Big 3 Museums & Air & Space Entry Three Smithsonian museums in 3 hours with reserved Air & Space entry, Wright Flyer, Hope Diamond & Apollo artifacts. Expert guide, small groups, 1 mile walking. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.82 (508 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Washington DC African American History Tour with Museum Entry Four-hour guided tour of Washington DC's civil rights landmarks, from the U.S. Navy Memorial to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Every day · 10:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.70 (1,186 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 415 per person
Washington DC: Natural History Museum Guided Tour & Hope Diamond 2-hour tour of the Smithsonian's Natural History Museum with guide. See the Hope Diamond, mummies, Ocean Hall whale, and millions of artifacts. Wheelchair accessible. Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.96 (476 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 105 per person
Washington DC: American History Museum Guided Tour & Artifacts 2.5-hour guided tour of the National Museum of American History. See the Star-Spangled Banner, George Washington's sword, and Dorothy's ruby slippers. Wheelchair accessible. Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.87 (272 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 105 per person
National Air and Space Museum Tour: Wright Flyer & Apollo Artifacts Stand before the original Wright Flyer and Apollo 11 spacecraft on a 2.5-hour guided museum tour with an expert who navigates the current exhibits. Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.89 (227 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 105 per person
Skip-the-Line National Archives Tour: VIP Access, Small Group Skip-the-line guided tour of the National Archives Museum with priority Rotunda access to the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights. Every day · 10:00, 11:30 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.97 (224 reviews) Duration: 1h–2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Washington DC: African American History Tour & Museum Ticket African American history tour across DC's four quadrants visiting the National Museum of African American History & Culture, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, Capitol, White House, and Frederick Douglass home. Every day · 09:30 ★ 4.64 (434 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
National Museum of Natural History Tour: Hope Diamond & Mummies Small group guided tour of the National Museum of Natural History with a professional art historian: see the Hope Diamond, Egyptian mummies. Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.95 (191 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 105 per person
National Gallery of Art DC: 2.5-Hour Guided Museum Tour Spend 2.5 hours inside the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC with a live guide walking you through Renaissance masters, Impressionists. Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.96 (182 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 105 per person
National Air and Space Museum Tour: Wright Flyer & Apollo 11 Small-group guided tour of the National Air and Space Museum with expert guide covering the Wright Flyer, Spirit of St. Louis, and Apollo 11 artifacts. Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.92 (178 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 105 per person
Washington DC: American History Museum Small Group Tour Step inside the Smithsonian’s American History Museum on a semi-private tour, see iconic artifacts like Dorothy’s slippers, with max 8 guests and expert guide. Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.94 (143 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 105 per person
Washington DC: National Gallery Art Tour Semi-Private 8 Max Feel the pulse of art history at DC’s National Gallery with a small group, expert guide, and stories behind masterpieces. Includes entry and 2.5-hour tour. Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.98 (103 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 105 per person
Washington DC: National Archives & American History Tour Max 8 Feel the weight of US history in DC with a small group tour of the National Archives & Smithsonian American History Museum. Includes skip-the-line entry and guide. Every day · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.92 (84 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Smithsonian Natural History & Air and Space Museum Tour Experts Guided combo tour of Washington DC's two most visited Smithsonian museums with expert guide navigating crowds: see the Hope Diamond, Wright Flyer. Every day · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.90 (70 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 215 per person
Washington DC Night Tour: Monuments & Air Space Museum Ticket Illuminated White House, Lincoln Memorial, and war memorials after dark on a small-group night tour. Includes next-day Air and Space Museum entry, guide, and pickup. Every day · 19:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.75 (202 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 48 per person
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Gettysburg Battlefield Tour: Museum & Cyclorama Full-day tour from Washington DC to Gettysburg National Military Park with museum entry, Cyclorama, battlefield tour and guide included. Thu and Sun · 07:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.57 (167 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 179 per person
Washington DC Museum: Private African American History Tour Experience the National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington DC with a private guide. Includes entry ticket and personal insights for a premium visit. Every day · 11:00 and 14:00 ★ 4.25 (32 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 350 per group
National Gallery of Art tour: Masterworks without the maze Navigate the National Gallery of Art with a guide who shows you the works you can't miss: Da Vinci, Monet, Vermeer, Picasso. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.96 (23 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 129 per person
Compare 2 more options for Museums in Washington DC
From US$ 35 per person · 2 h to 3 h
National Gallery of Art Tour with Art Historian: Da Vinci to Monet Guided tour of the National Gallery of Art led by a French art historian: walk from Da Vinci's only American portrait to Monet's Japanese Footbridge. Next departure: 31 Jan 2027 · All ages ★ 5.00 (31 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · FR from US$ 95 per person
National Gallery of Art DC: Specialized Docent Tour & Hands-On Activity National Gallery of Art tour led by expert docents in poetry, history, or art-making. Includes admission, guided exploration, and hands-on activity. Tue · 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 15:00 · Season until 30 Nov · From age 18 Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
The top 12 of 20 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC: Natural History Museum Guided Tour & Hope DiamondOur pickPrivate | US$ 105 per person | 2h | 4.96★ · 476 | Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 | English |
| Washington DC: National Gallery Art Tour Semi-Private 8 MaxTop ratedGroup of up to 8 | US$ 105 per person | 2h 30m | 4.98★ · 103 | Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 | English |
| Skip-the-Line National Archives Tour: VIP Access, Small GroupBest valueGroup of up to 6 | US$ 69 per person | 1h–2h 30m | 4.97★ · 224 | Every day · 10:00, 11:30 and 13:30 | English |
| Washington DC: Smithsonian Big 3 Museums & Air & Space EntryGroup of up to 15 | US$ 89 per person | 3h | 4.82★ · 508 | Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Washington DC African American History Tour with Museum EntryPrivate | US$ 415 per person | 4h | 4.70★ · 1,186 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Washington DC: American History Museum Guided Tour & ArtifactsPrivate | US$ 105 per person | 2h 30m | 4.87★ · 272 | Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 | English |
| National Air and Space Museum Tour: Wright Flyer & Apollo ArtifactsPrivate | US$ 105 per person | 2h 30m | 4.89★ · 227 | Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 | English |
| Washington DC: African American History Tour & Museum Ticket | US$ 90 per person | 3h 30m | 4.64★ · 434 | Every day · 09:30 | English |
| National Museum of Natural History Tour: Hope Diamond & MummiesGroup of up to 8 | US$ 105 per person | 2h | 4.95★ · 191 | Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 | English |
| National Gallery of Art DC: 2.5-Hour Guided Museum TourPrivate | US$ 105 per person | 2h 30m | 4.96★ · 182 | Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 | English |
| National Air and Space Museum Tour: Wright Flyer & Apollo 11Group of up to 8 | US$ 105 per person | 2h 30m | 4.92★ · 178 | Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 | English |
| Washington DC: American History Museum Small Group TourGroup of up to 8 | US$ 105 per person | 2h 30m | 4.94★ · 143 | Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 | English |
By what you need
- Private (8): Washington DC: Natural History Museum Guided Tour & Hope Diamond (US$ 105 per person) · Washington DC African American History Tour with Museum Entry (US$ 415 per person) · Washington DC: American History Museum Guided Tour & Artifacts (US$ 105 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (10): Washington DC: National Gallery Art Tour Semi-Private 8 Max (US$ 105 per person) · Skip-the-Line National Archives Tour: VIP Access, Small Group (US$ 69 per person) · Washington DC: Smithsonian Big 3 Museums & Air & Space Entry (US$ 89 per person)
- With pickup (2): Washington DC Night Tour: Monuments & Air Space Museum Ticket (US$ 48 per person) · Gettysburg Battlefield Tour: Museum & Cyclorama (US$ 179 per person)
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