Guided tour

National Museum of Natural History Guided Tour

4.8 / 5

13 reviews

Activity provider: Babylon Tours DC
Guided tour

National Museum of Natural History Guided Tour

Activity provider: Babylon Tours DC

From US$ 115.54 per person

Get up close with the natural world’s most stunning surprises during a 2.5-hour tour of this world-class museum. Let the passionate & engaging personal guide introduce you to the museum’s highlights as you discover the wonders of both land and sea.

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Duration 2 - 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Choose between small group or private tour options
  • Marvel at the Hope Diamond - one of the world's most famous jewels
  • Wonder at the Dom Pedro Aquamarine - the worlds largest gem of its type
  • See real mummies
  • Learn the story behind Phoenix, a 45-ton whale
Full description
The collection is housed in a purpose-built structure that covers the area of 18 football fields, but your guide will be there to make sure you don’t waste a second exploring the best parts. Your local English speaking guide will be an expert on the museum who will share a mix of historical & scientific information, background stories and surprising details with you.  Tour highlights: • The 46-karat Hope Diamond • The glowing Dom Pedro Aquamarine and the Star of Asia Sapphire • Real mummies • The Ocean Hall, where a real life coral reef exhibit brings the sea to you • The replica of Phoenix, a 45-ton whale that the museum has been following in the wild • The Fossil Lab • The Arctic Narwhal • Giraffes, elephants, polar bears and other land giants on display With over 126 million artifacts housed in the collection, you’ll be thankful to your passionate, and engaging guide for navigating you, bringing a personal touch to each tour, adding own favorite anecdotes and tips along the way.
Includes
  • Professional guide
  • 2.5-hour walking tour
  • Private or small group tour of no more than 8 people
  • Wheelchair tours (by request only)
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Food and drinks
  • Temporary exhibits
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Please bring valid photo ID
  • A maximum of 8 people are permitted on each tour
  • For semi-private tours, a minimum of 2 participants are required. If this minimum is not met, a refund or an alternative date will be offered
  • The National History Museum may be subject to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, guests will be provided with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1 hour from the tour starting time. In these cases the supplier is unable to provide refunds or discounts
  • Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour
  • Only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security
  • Some specific rooms inside the museum are subject to rules requiring quiet or restricted right to speak inside. In these cases your guide will provide the information about the rooms contents before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies
  • Some collections may vary
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 13 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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November 27, 2022

Did a semi private tour with our tour guide Richard.. by far one of the most amazing places. Tour guide was so informative and knowledgeable a memory I will talk about for years to come

November 15, 2022

Great tour. Helps tackle a daunting amount of exhibits.

June 25, 2022

Product ID: 128130