Smithsonian Air & Space Museum: Exclusive Guided Tour

Embark on an exclusive guided tour of the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum and discover the fascinating history of flight in the United States, from the Wright Brothers to the moon landing. Explore iconic artifacts and immerse yourself in the world-famous space program.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • National Air and Space Museum - (PLEASE NOTE: The Air & Space museum is currently under massive construction and will remain as such for multiple years. This means that Many of the exhibits we describe may NOT be on display. We adjust our tour based on the changing stages of this renovation, and the exhibits that are available to us. here is a…
What's Included
  • 2-hour tour duration
  • Private tour guide exclusive to you
  • Wheelchair accessible option available
  • Comprehensive guided museum tour
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)
Additional Information

Embark on a 2 hour exclusive guided tour of the museum that will immerse you in the history of U.S. aviation that culminated in the moon landing. Make a monumental step into the unparalleled array at the National Air and Space Museum, which extensively showcases the globally renowned U.S. space program.
Typically features (Unless out for loan or…

Location
600 Independence Ave SW
Independence Avenue Southwest
Meet your guide outside Independence Ave SW entrance to the Air & Space museum, by the Continuum sculpture.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kelly_k
Jul 6, 2025
Book the tour! - Our original plan was to tour the museum ourselves, but there were no tickets available during our stay in DC. However, an excellent tip if this happens to you: you can still get in if you book a tour! And actually, I’m glad it worked out this way, because Tim was lovely. Very knowledgeable, funny, and engaging. It’s a massive museum, even with a large portion being closed off for renovations right now, so it was good to have someone navigate it for us!
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Andres72423
Jul 1, 2025
Air and Space - Another amazing Smithsonian museum, this time concentrating on Air and Space. The displays are phenomenal, some are interactive and others are audible. The only disappointing thing is the missing history of Gustave Whitehead the true first in flight inventor. If you don’t know the history, research and you might be surprised.
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Ronald_r
Jun 30, 2025
Save time and get more background on the exhibits. - The museum is filled with history of aviation and space. This is a tour you should not miss. Our guide provided interesting historical references and background information. I like the efficiency of entering at a designated time with our tour guide and seeing a great deal of the museum in two hours.
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Andrew_b
Jun 27, 2025
Air and Space Museum Tour... - Air and Space Museum Tour Review with Rebecca If you’re planning a visit to the Air and Space Museum, make sure you take the guided tour — and if you’re lucky enough to have Rebecca as your guide, you’re in for a phenomenal experience. From the moment the tour began, Rebecca brought history to life with her passion, deep knowledge, and engaging storytelling. She didn’t just walk us through exhibits — she connected the dots between aviation milestones, space exploration breakthroughs, and the human stories behind them. Whether she was describing the Wright brothers’ first flight or the awe-inspiring Apollo missions, Rebecca made every stop feel important and alive. Her energy was infectious, and she welcomed questions at every turn, making sure everyone — from curious kids to lifelong aviation enthusiasts — felt involved and inspired. She had a way of explaining complex topics in accessible, relatable terms, all while keeping the pace moving and the group engaged. What stood out most was how personalized the tour felt. Rebecca didn’t deliver a script — she responded to the group’s interests, adjusted based on questions, and even offered extra insights that aren’t found on the exhibit plaques. It’s one thing to see the artifacts and read about history — it’s another to experience it through someone who clearly loves what they do. Rebecca’s tour added so much value to our visit, and I’d highly recommend requesting her if you can. Five stars — thank you, Rebecca!
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Sheila_s
Jun 27, 2025
Our tour guide Meghann... - Our tour guide Meghann was great!!! She was very enthusiastic & knowledgeable. We throughly enjoyed it!!!
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Rebecca_b
Jun 18, 2025
We had heard varied... - We had heard varied things about this museum since a large portion of it is closed for renovations. Our guide, Meghan did a great job of helping us really make the most of the open exhibits. She really knew her stuff and kept it fun and informative for our group (varying ages). She gave us a wonderful overview of the Wright brothers, commercial air flight and NASA. She was a pleasure to spend time with!!
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Gregg_m
Jun 16, 2025
Even though portions of... - Even though portions of the Air & Space Museum were closed, our guide did a lively and informative tour of what there was to see!
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Paulajallen
Jun 14, 2025
Air and Space - Christopher is very knowledgeable and happy to share all aspects related to the history of air and space. We enjoyed the time, appreciated learning new information as well as being able to ask questions along the way. A very worthy visit.
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Casey
Jun 14, 2025
Fun National Air & Space tour with Leigh - Leigh was incredibly knowledgeable and kept you interested throughout the tour. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the National Air & Space Museum.
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Q9689rechloem
Jun 12, 2025
Paul is the man!!!! - Paul was amazing!!! Me and mom went on and on about him our entire trip. He had a wealth of knowledge, experience, and footage that made our tour just really top notch. He told stories and captivated us for the full 2 hours. I could never say enough good things about Paul and this tour company!
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From $72
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).