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This 1-hour guided tour lets you skip the long general admission line at the National Archives in Washington D.C. with guaranteed VIP reserved entry. Limited to 6 people, the small group lets you take your time admiring the original Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights up close with a historian guide, even in the busy Rotunda. You will also hear how these documents survived fire, war and centuries of time.

Meet at the Welcome Center
and skip the line with VIP reserved entry
Meet your guide at the Unscripted Welcome Center at 400 7th Street NW and head to the National Archives. With guaranteed reserved entry, this VIP tour lets you skip the long general admission line. The tour lasts about 1 hour in a small group of up to 6 people.
Admire the "Charters of Freedom" in the Rotunda

Your guide leads you through the busy Rotunda so you can appreciate the "Charters of Freedom" without feeling rushed. See up close the original Declaration of Independence with the faded but iconic signatures of the Founding Fathers, the U.S. Constitution, the supreme law that defines American democracy, and the Bill of Rights, the 10 amendments protecting citizens' fundamental rights.
Hear the stories behind the documents

Depending on crowds, you can also see the 1297 Magna Carta, which inspired America's founding documents, in the Rubenstein Gallery. Your guide shares fascinating stories of how these documents survived fire, war and centuries, and answers all your questions. The tour ends at the National Archives.
※ Even with VIP entry, all visitors must go through federal airport-style security.
※ Photography is strictly prohibited inside the Rotunda to protect the fragile ink on the centuries-old documents.
※ Access to the Rubenstein Gallery depends on crowd levels.
Meeting point :
Unscripted Welcome Center
400 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Meeting point information:
Look for the sign that says "Unscripted" at the Unscripted Welcome Center at 400 7th Street NW. The tour ends at the National Archives (701 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20408, USA).
400 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA