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

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

About this activity

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 artifacts from the Apollo 11 lunar mission!

Note that there is walking between the museums for a total of roughly 1 mile. Total walking for this tour equates to approximately 2 miles.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Unscripted Tours

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    15 min

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

  2. Smithsonian Institution

    Passing by

    Learn the full history of the Smithsonian Institution as you pass the building where it all started, known locally as the Smithsonian Castle or the Red Castle.

  3. National Air and Space Museum

    45 min Admission 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!

  4. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

    45 min

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

  5. National Museum of American History

    one hour

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide inside of the Unscripted Welcome Center at 400 7th Street NW. Look for our signs out front

End point

  • Depending on circumstances, the tour may end at either Air and Space or American History.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Travelers 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

Traveller ratings

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