If the government shuts down again, is my trip to DC ruined?
- Liam Gideon
- Jan 29
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
UPDATE: As of February 26, 2026 there is a partial government shutdown, but this time only the Department of Homeland Security. This does not affect any of our tours and all sites in DC are open!
If you’ve watched the news, you may have heard mention of another government shutdown looming in the near future.
No need to be concerned! We may see a partial government shutdown, but the word partial is really important here.
Congress has passed legislation for several government agencies guaranteeing funding for the rest of the year, including the department of the Interior, which funds the Smithsonian museums. Even if the government does shut down, most of our tours will not be affected! We will still lead small group walking tours through downtown DC and the National Mall, including the most popular Smithsonian Museums.
You can also take one of our Capitol Hill tours. These include options for the Capitol building, the Supreme Court, the Folger Shakespeare Library, and the Library of Congress. Customers love our award winning Arlington Cemetery Tour, see the Kennedy Gravesite, the Changing of the Guard and learn all about the unbelievable history behind the cemetery’s creation.
If any of these sites are on your bucket list, read on to learn more about our most popular tours, pack your patience for the airports and train stations, and take that trip to DC, we can’t wait to see you!
Lincoln’s Assassination Tour: Follow an expert guide around the streets of DC in the footsteps of one of the most famous assassins in history. Explore life in Washington, DC during the Civil War, and tour inside Ford's Theatre and the Petersen Boarding House where president Lincoln took his final breath.
Smithsonian Highlights:See the “can’t miss” items housed in three of the most popular Smithsonian Museums. Your expert guide will lead you through the American History Museum, Natural History Museum, and the newly renovated Air and Space Museum.
Downtown DC Celebrity Food Tour: Join us for an international food experience in just a few short blocks as we taste the vibrant flavors of international icon, humanitarian and James Beard award winning chef, José Andrés.The tour includes 4 food tastings and an optional drink pairing. Margarita or pisco sour, anyone?
Capitol Hill Tour: Our tours of the Capitol Hill neighborhood include various combinations of the Capitol, the Library of Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Folger Shakespeare Library. We offer three different tour options running from 2-4 hours, pick the option that best suits you!
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