Air and Space Tour: Moon Landing History

Embark on a semi-private guided tour of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum and discover the fascinating history of flight in the United States, from the Wright Brothers to the moon landing. Explore iconic artifacts like the Wright Flyer, Apollo 11 Columbia capsule, and even filming models from Star Trek and Star Wars.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • National Air and Space Museum - The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum delves into the history of aviation and space exploration, from the early days of flight to the Space Race and moon landings. Visitors can join an expert guide to learn about the trailblazers, astronauts, and innovations that have shaped history. Marvel at the original…
What's Included
  • Small Group Museum Tour
  • Professional Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Additional Information

The semi-private guided museum tour, lasting 2.5 hours and accommodating up to 8 guests, offers an engaging introduction to the history of aviation in the United States, culminating in the monumental achievement of landing a man on the moon. Embark on an extraordinary journey through the National Air and Space Museum’s unique collection, showcasing the…

Location
600 Independence Ave SW
Independence Avenue Southwest
Your guide will meet you 10 minutes before the tour starts at the base of the sculpture in front of the Air & Space building entrance. (The Entrance facing the the lawn of the DC Mall)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jeffreybt2952ia
Aug 8, 2026
First in flight with Paul ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - This was a memorable experience. Not only was Paul’s depth of historical knowledge exceptional his passion for the history was plain to see. We enjoyed his insight as well as his story telling. Paul’s guided tour is a high recommendation
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B4975plsandrag
Aug 2, 2026
5 Stars | A Tour Guide Who Makes History Come Alive - Our tour today was one of those rare experiences where you walk away knowing you got so much more than you bargained for. Leigh brought genuine passion and deep knowledge to every exhibit, making the history of aviation and space exploration feel immediate and personal, not like a textbook recitation. What set her apart was how she read the group and tailored the experience. She answered every question thoughtfully, shared stories and context you simply won’t find on the exhibit placards, and kept the energy high from start to finish. You could feel how much she loves what she does, and that enthusiasm is contagious. Whether you’re a space nerd or just casually curious, Leigh will turn you into a fan. This was genuinely one of the best guided tour experiences I’ve had, and I’ve been to a lot of museums. Don’t miss her.
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U3191ckmarks
Jul 17, 2026
Leigh was great - The tour was engaging and entertaining. Leigh was an excellent guide as she was very knowledgeable and tied the tour together with interesting stories. We were glad that we went with a guide as we wouldn’t have gotten the same experience without one.
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A9349grthomasc
Jul 10, 2026
Great Time! - Our guide was super informative, very friendly and we got to see so much of the museum! Her insights and background on some of the exhibits made this tour very special!
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Jwv350ja
Jun 29, 2026
Great time with guide Rebecca - Rebecca was a fantastic tour guide! Although the museum was very busy, it felt like we were the only ones there because she took such great care of us. I learned so much!
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509kerryn
Jun 29, 2026
Great Tour of Air and Space with Rebecca - Rebecca was an outstanding guide for this tour. She hit all the highlights in about 2 hours and shared fascinating stories. The air and space museum is enormous and it was well worth the money to have Rebecca lead us through it.
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A8464hlanthonyn
Jun 24, 2026
Great tour, learned a lot! - Excellent tour with an excellent guide, Leigh! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience!
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Cosmopolitan582249
Jun 18, 2026
A pleasure! - Maureen was amazing and extremely knowledgeable. There wasn’t a question that she didn’t have the answer to. She made it a great afternoon for us.
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Carol_p
May 18, 2026
Totally worth it to have a guide - Leigh was great. Her presentation of the information and personal experience gathering information brought the history lesson to life. Even though the museums are free it was worth the money to have a guided tour. Again Leigh gave us such a great oral presentation to go with the amazing offerings in the museum. Further, higher, faster.
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Scott111162
Jun 7, 2026
Check to see if all exhibits are open - A great museum but unfortunately everything beyond WW1 was closed and not available to see - this was not highlighted before securing a ticket which would have affected my decision on which museum to visit
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From $72
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).