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National Archives Skip the Line and OPO Tower Guided Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

1

Old Post Office Pavilion

See the View from DC from the top of the Old Post Office

40 minutes • Admission Included
2

Experience America's Main Street, where the Presidential Inaugural Parade takes place, the site of historic protests, marches and celebrations.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Guided Entrance to the top of the Old Post Office Pavilion (our favorite observatory deck in DC)

Walking Tour with Local Tour Guide

Skip the Line Access into the National Archives

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National Archives Skip the Line and OPO Tower Guided Tour

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

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  • Canden's Stories were 100% Awesome!

    Sally M,,Sep 3, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    So fun! The guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. The family I was traveling with had two kids who hung on her every word. Canden is such a great tour guide. I loved walking right into the Archives via the exit, I felt so VIP. The view down Penn Ave was incredible and heading to the top of the postal tower was the highlight. I really enjoyed the stories about DC history.

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  • Best tour ever!

    Avery B,,Sep 2, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Had an amazing tour! They were engaging, informative, and so kind! 10/10 would definitely recommend!

  • Incredible Tour!

    Colin M,,Aug 31, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This tour was great! The guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. This made my trip to DC so memorable. I learned a lot and had a great time!

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