Visit two of Washington DC’s most popular museums—and enjoy a personalized, stress-free way to explore—with this two-in-one tour of the National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum. Pick between private and small-group tour options, and meet your guide right outside. Start with the National Portrait Gallery, where you’ll see presidential portraits, early photographs, and more, before heading next door to discover American masterpieces from the past to the present day.

This two-in-one museum tour is perfect for time-pressed visitors
Discover both the National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum
Pick between private and small-group options to suit your budget
Learn the stories behind the masterpieces from your guide’s commentary

What's Included

Guided Museum Tour
Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Duration 2.5 Hours
Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

National Portrait Gallery
8th St NW & G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Meet on the stairs outside of the G street entrance in front of the the sign reading "National Portrait Gallery"

Start time

01:30 pm

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

National Portrait Gallery

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
Notes: National Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Wonderful experience in the Portrait Gallery

Dennis_R, Apr 2022

Tony, our guide, was terrific. Personable, informative with great historic insight he made our time at the Portrait Gallery the highlight of our trip to DC. Book him if you can and you will be pleased that you did.

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