Washington DC · SMITHSONIAN & MUSEUM TOURS
70 tours compared
Washington has more free museums than anyone can see in a week, so the trick is picking the right two and having someone point you at what matters. Every museum tour worth the time is here, from the Natural History and American History halls to the smaller collections, with prices, durations and what each ticket includes.
Half-day African American history bus tour in Washington, DC with live narration and reserved timed entry to the National Museum.
“Dre was our guide and his passion and knowledge were inspiring. He really elevated the experience for us.”
Early-access admission to DC Museum of the Bible: 7 floors of artifacts, films, and a 30-minute Hebrew Bible experience.
“Enjoyed seeing the exhibits. Staff was very helpful, professional and friendly. I would recommend it to anyone.”
A 2-hour exclusive guided walkthrough of Smithsonian Natural History in DC, hitting gems, mummies, polar bears, and Ocean Hall for real value.
“Wonderful experience!! Amanda was great with our kids—they were engaged and interested the entire time!”
Small-group tour traces African American history across DC’s landmarks, ending at the National Museum with included same-day entry.
“This was a great tour. Our guide was very pleasant and informative. The van was comfortable. We were able to see many sites both around the mall and in the city itself. The museum itself was outstanding. Definitely recommended this tour.”
10-stop National Mall bus tour with expert commentary and optional access upgrades to the U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, and major museums.
“The tour guide, Tyrone, was very knowledgeable about the history and information of the various locations we visited, as well as those we drove by, on this tour. Chris was a very skillful driver.”
A guided bus ride through Washington DC’s African American landmarks, plus reserved entry to the Smithsonian African American History Museum.
“(Dr.) Dre and our driver (Whiz) Khalifa were excellent. Dre was friendly and knowledgeable--we learned so much. The museum was fantastic--so much to see. We highly recommend this trip.”
A 3-hour small-group Smithsonian highlights walk in DC with reserved Air & Space entry, covering Natural History, American History, and more.
“Excellent experience because of our tour guide! Christina was extremely knowledgeable and thorough in our tour of the Smithsonian. She was clear and concise, with a little humor, in her presentation.”
Walk Capitol Hill with a guide for 2 hours, then enter the U.S. Capitol plus the Library of Congress or Capitol Museum for $79.
“There are so much history in our country. Our tour guide, Richelle is very knowledgeable. She is excellent, professional and nice.”
Guided two-hour U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress tour with timed Jefferson Building entry, live narration, and Capitol Hill walk.
“Very nice tour of the Capital and Library of Congress. My rating would have been a five without the guide's political commentary.”
Exclusive 2.5-hour Smithsonian American History guided tour in Washington DC. See the Star-Spangled Banner banner, presidents, slippers, lunch counters.
“So much to see! Rebecca was great! Recommend getting the tour, and the giving yourself time to investigate things independantly”
Pre-book Museum of the Bible tickets in DC for interactive exhibits, rare artifacts, a digital guide, and optional VR add-ons.
“The downloading of my tickets were last minute stressful. Thank goodness for the real person in the museum who was slow but found my purchase on their computer”
DC by bus with 10+ photo stops and a live guide. Hit the Capitol, MLK, Lincoln Memorial, plus optional Monument or Air & Space tickets.
“Our guide was funny and informative and our driver was wonderful! Great experience! Highly recommend!”
Expert-guided Air & Space Museum highlights in DC: Apollo 11, moon gear, Wright Flyer, and more, with guaranteed entry for $89.67.
“Paul was outstanding and a great guide. His personal knowledge added so much to the tour. Smithsonian is forever changing and always interesting.”
A max-8 guided highlight tour of the Smithsonian Natural History Museum: Hope Diamond, real mummies, Ocean Hall, and more in two hours.
“I did not realize that viator had no actual connection to the smithsonian. I assumed that for the price it was a VIP tour. For two adults and a child it was $600. I didn't want to cross the museum from exhibit to exhibit and that is what we did. While the guide has a few bits of intriguing information, it wasn't worth it. The tour guide was a bit silly with my granddaughter and my granddaughter reacted accordingly. I liked the tour guide and feel terrible giving a poor review but it was poor”
A fast, guided 2.5-hour walk through Washington DC’s National Gallery of Art, with standout stories behind Da Vinci, Monet, Van Gogh, and more.
“Anne Marie was an outstanding tour guide. She shared her knowledge about the gallery and the artwork effortlessly and the 2 1/2 hours we spent together flew by. I would highly recommend this tour and try to request Annemarie as your guide!p”
