National Archives Skip the Line and OPO Tower Guided Tour
Overview
Walk along America's Main Street, Pennsylvania Ave NW with a professional tour guide. Go to the top of the Old Post Office (better than the Washington Monument in our opinion!), learn about the hidden history of the FBI Building, tour inside the National Archives with skip the line access.
On this tour, we will explore:
Pennsylvania Avenue NW - nicknamed American's Main Street, where inaugural parades, protests, and festivals take place.
Old Post Office Pavilion - a view of DC that we think is better than the Washington Monument, because you can see the Washington Monument.
FBI Building - learn about this unique building and the history of the FBI.
Navy Memorial - see this hidden gem memorial, often missed on visits to Washington DC the most beautiful corner in downtown DC - Victorian Architecture, saucer magnolias, historic fountains
National Archives - head into the Archives with skip the line access to see the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights and US Constitution.
What's Included
- Walking Tour with Local Tour Guide
- Skip the Line Access into the National Archives
- Guided Entrance to the top of the Old Post Office Pavilion (our favorite observatory deck in DC)
- Gratuity
Meeting Location
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20004, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Constitution Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20408, USA
We end the tour inside the Archives Museum if you want to to explore more of the exhibits.
What To Expect
Old Post Office Pavilion
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center (Pass By)
FBI Headquarters (Pass By)
Indiana Plaza
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The National Archives Museum
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
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Activity code: C-41376P29
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