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The Tour

Inspired by their first joint visit to the nation's capital in 2015, Aubrey Paris and Emily Black are leading National Treasure Hunters on informal walking tours of downtown Washington, D.C. Their route and activities showcase key filming and story locations featured in the National Treasure movies. Learn more about the tour in the Frequently Asked Questions section below.


The National Treasure Hunt Tour runs one weekend each spring and fall. Check back frequently for updated tour dates and sign-up instructions, or join our mailing list to be notified when dates are announced.


Note: National Treasure Hunt is able to accommodate a limited number of private tours each year. Visit the FAQs section below for details regarding how to send a private tour inquiry.

Sign-ups for the spring 2025 National Treasure Hunt Tour are closed. Check back frequently or join our mailing list for new tour date announcements!

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Your New Favorite Way to Spend a Day

The Route

Guided by National Treasure Hunt hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black, the walking tour route includes*:


U.S. National Archives (optional indoor visit available)

Library of Congress (optional indoor visit available)

Lincoln Memorial & Reflecting Pool

U.S. Capitol Building & Reflecting Pool

Jefferson Memorial & Tidal Basin

Washington Monument


*Subject to change. Tour stops are outdoors unless otherwise indicated. The tour runs rain or shine, unless unsafe weather is expected.

Frequently Asked Questions

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The National Treasure Hunt Tour is, first and foremost, an opportunity to meet other National Treasure fans and experience Washington, D.C., through the lens of a beloved film franchise. Over one day, attendees will visit numerous sites of filming and plot significance to both National Treasure movies (see route above). This includes optional indoor visits at the U.S. National Archives and the Library of Congress.


While walking from location to location, attendees will partake in informal polls, discussions, and other fun activities related to National Treasure. Tour route, locations, and indoor visits are subject to change and based on availability.


The National Treasure Hunt Tour involves a substantial amount of walking. The route is approximately 4 miles long, not including in-tour activities and optional visits inside the U.S. National Archives and Library of Congress. Several stops will be made to allow for rest, photographs, and activities during the walk. 


Disclaimer: Attendees participate in the National Treasure Hunt Tour at their own risk and agree that the hosts are not responsible for any injuries sustained through participation.


The full-day National Treasure Hunt Tour costs $60 per person, though National Treasure Hunt Patreon members at the "Ben" tier receive a discount. Attendees will be asked to pay in advance of their tour date (i.e., after registering). This non-refundable attendance fee helps the hosts pay for the materials, props, and other preparations needed to make the tour possible. The fee does not go toward optional entry at the U.S. National Archives or the Library of Congress, as entry at these locations is free.  


While not required, if you are interested, consider wearing your favorite National Treasure Hunt shirt from our merch store during the tour (matching shirts look great in group photos!).


Please note that attendees are responsible for planning and paying for their own travel to, from, and within Washington, D.C., as well as lodging and meals during their stay. 


Check back frequently for our next tour date announcement.


(For future tours: When tour dates are announced, we'll post a sign-up form right here on our website, and members of our mailing list will receive an email notification.)


Simply fill out the sign-up form, wait for your confirmation email with instructions for paying your registration fee, and then start planning your travel! We will send additional communications with more details as the date draws nearer.


Given the long tour route and multiple opportunities for indoor site visits, the one-day tour lasts most of the morning and afternoon (e.g., 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; subject to change). The tour will pause for approximately one hour to allow attendees to eat lunch. 


It's up to you! There are lots of cool things to see and do in and around Washington, D.C. Consider exploring downtown spots that you'd like to see featured in National Treasure 3, like the Smithsonian museums, U.S. Capitol building, or Embassy Row. We also recommend visiting* a few additional National Treasure-relevant locations situated nearby, all of which are easily found on Google Maps:


  • The White House
  • Eisenhower Executive Office Building
  • Ford's Theatre
  • J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building
  • Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence
  • The Watergate Hotel
  • George Washington's Mount Vernon


*Note that "visiting" some of these locations likely means viewing from the outside!


No. At this time, there is no formal "treasure hunt" component to the National Treasure Hunt Tour. 


National Treasure Hunt will accommodate a limited number of weekend private tours each year; these tours follow the same route as the semi-annual group tours and include modified versions of group tour activities. Private tours are facilitated by one or both of the National Treasure Hunt hosts. The non-refundable attendance fee is $500 for groups of five or fewer or $100 per attendee for groups of six or more (to be paid after the private tour date is confirmed by National Treasure Hunt). To inquire about the possibility of scheduling a private tour, send us a contact form message with your desired weekend tour date and number of guests. Please note that while we cannot guarantee availability for private tours, we will be more likely to accommodate your request if you provide several date options.


As is the case for our semi-annual group tours, the non-refundable private tour attendance fee helps the hosts pay for the materials, props, and other preparations needed to make the tour possible. The fee does not go toward optional entry at the U.S. National Archives or the Library of Congress, as entry at these locations is free.  


Please note that private tour attendees are responsible for planning and paying for their own travel to, from, and within Washington, D.C., as well as lodging and meals during their stay. 


Washington, D.C., can be reached easily by car, train, or plane. The closest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, while Dulles International Airport is located approximately 30 minutes away (by car) in Dulles, Virginia. Amtrak trains can be accessed at Washington Union Station just north of the U.S. Capitol building.


After you've arrived, there are several options for getting around Washington, D.C., and the surrounding suburbs. WMATA metro and bus lines are tourist-friendly and can be used to reach most common destinations (including the National Mall). For out-of-the-way locations, including George Washington's Mount Vernon, self-driving  or using ride-share services, such as Uber or Lyft, is recommended.


There are many hotels, Airbnbs, and other lodging options located in and around Washington, D.C. Attendees who fly into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport may consider the wide range of airport hotels located adjacent to the airport in Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia.


National Treasure Hunt is an independent entity and is not affiliated with the Disney company. Attendees participate in the National Treasure Hunt Tour at their own risk. Photographs of attendees may be taken and published on National Treasure Hunt's social media profiles and/or website; attendees are responsible for communicating with the hosts if they do not want their photograph taken during the tour.


What Participants are Saying

A Definite Must

Absolute Best Time

Absolute Best Time

 "What an amazing day. Thank you for such a fun adventure in our nation’s capital.  Aubrey and Emily, you are incredible hosts and tour guides.  And to all the other National Treasure Hunters, it was so great to meet you and share this wonderful experience. If you haven’t gotten a chance to do this tour and are thinking about it, it’s a definite must!"

Absolute Best Time

Absolute Best Time

Absolute Best Time

 "We had the ABSOLUTE best time doing the National Treasure Hunt Tour in Washington! A four mile romp through D.C.—so much history and movie trivia! We had reenactments of the movie, insider info about the third movie, a scavenger hunt through museums…We saw so much. I really can’t recommend this enough!"

Next Level

Absolute Best Time

A D.C. Staple

 "Washington is my favorite place and the National Treasure Hunt Tour took it to the next level. My mom had a wonderful time, too. She couldn’t stop talking about how much she enjoyed the day on our flight back home. I’m guessing she may be one of your oldest converts—77 years young and always up for the next adventure."

A D.C. Staple

Great Mix of Activities

A D.C. Staple

 "If you are going to D.C., be sure to time it with the National Treasure Hunt Tour! It should be a D.C. staple. It’s great to be around other National Treasure enthusiasts and learn and ask questions. Emily and Aubrey are clear experts on the topic and so knowledgeable!"

Great Mix of Activities

Great Mix of Activities

Great Mix of Activities

Such an amazing way to spend a day in D.C.! Aubrey, the guide for our private tour, was amazing, and our group had a blast (superfans and novices alike)! It's a great mix of activities, movie facts, and history. Very memorable and we highly recommend!

NTH Tour Spring 2025

NTH Tour Fall 2024

NTH Tour Fall 2024 cohort.
Group preparing to depart from the Jefferson Memorial.
Stopping point on the Tidal Basin.
Passing through the FDR Memorial.
Tour guides Emily and Aubrey.
Passing by the Washington Monument.
Group on the steps of the National Archives.
Team Abigail on a scavenger hunt.
Team Ben on a scavenger hunt.
Team Riley on a scavenger hunt.
Afternoon walk.
Superlatives challenge.
Group passing in front of the National Gallery of Art.
Superlatives challenge.
ABCs of National Treasure challenge.
Group in front of the Library of Congress.

NTH Tour Spring 2024

NTH Tour Spring 2024 cohort.
Group at the Jefferson Memorial.
Group at the MLK Memorial.
Group walking to the Lincoln Memorial.
Group observing the Lincoln Memorial.
Tour guides speak at the Lincoln Memorial.
Tour guides speak at the Lincoln Memorial.
Tour guides point out landmarks while leaving the Lincoln Memorial.
Tourgoer participates in "National Treasure Superlatives" activity during walk.
Spring 2024 cohort poses on the steps of the National Archives.
Emily's team during a group activity.
Aubrey's team during a group activity.
Emily's team during a group activity.
Aubrey's team during a group activity.
Walking to the Capitol.
Walking past the Capitol.
Closing out the tour at the Library of Congress.
Group photo at the end of the tour at the Library of Congress.

NTH Tour Fall 2023

Fall 2023 NTH Tour cohort.
Tour group departing from the Jefferson Memorial.
Group posing at the FDR Memorial.
Discussions at the Lincoln Memorial.
All smiles despite the rain.
Who wants to find Kilroy?
Convening at the National Archives.
Team Ben posing like Ben Gates during the NTH Tour photo scavenger hunt.
Team Riley at the National Sculpture Garden.
Team Riley's find during the NTH Tour photo scavenger hunt.
Team Ben with National Treasure Hunt's book.
They survived Cibola!

NTH Tour Spring 2023

NTH tour group, spring 2023.
Aubrey and Emily lead tourgoers around the Tidal Basin.
The group pauses for an activity at the Tidal Basin.
Aubrey talks to the group while walking through the FDR Memorial.
The group pauses for an activity on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
The group pauses for an activity at the Washington Monument.
The group walks past the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History on the National Mall.
The group poses for a picture on the steps of the National Archives.
Emily and Aubrey pose with copies of their book for sale in the National Archives gift shop.
Aubrey takes a photo of Team Ben during a scavenger hunt.
Team Ben poses with an Abe Lincoln magnet during a scavenger hunt.
Team Riley points to a lemon during a scavenger hunt.
Team Ben points to the sun during a scavenger hunt.
Team Riley poses with an "Amor" statue during a scavenger hunt.
Team Ben points to Great Britain on a map during a scavenger hunt.
Emily speaks to the group as they walk down the National Mall.
The group debriefs following an activity.
The group poses in front of the Library of Congress.
Emily and Aubrey pose with their book in the Great Hall of the Library of Congress.

NTH Tour 2022

NTH tour group 2022.
Aubrey leads tour goers across the bridge at the Tidal Basin.
Tour goers partake in a scene reenactment at the National Archives.
Aubrey and Emily talk to tour goers in front of the Tidal Basin.
Emily chats with tour goers at a brief stop at the Washington Monument.
Tour goers enjoy the Lincoln Memorial.
NTH tour group walking in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Emily participates in a scene reenactment on the Lincoln Memorial steps.
NTH tour group in front of the National Archives.
Tour goers participate in a scene reenactment at the Capitol Reflecting Pool.
A tour goer poses on the National Archives steps with his Declaration of Independence souvenir.
Tour goers participate in a scene reenactment at the Library of Congress.
NTH tour group walking to the Lincoln Memorial.
Tour goers find an Olmec sculpture on the National Mall.
A tour goer poses in front of the Library of Congress.
Aubrey and a tour goer partake in a scene reenactment at the Tidal Basin.
Emily and tour goers attend Mount Vernon's National Treasure tour.
Tour goers pose in front of the mansion at George Washington's Mount Vernon.
Emily and Aubrey pose with reenactors at Mount Vernon.

NTH Tour Preview 2021

National Archives.
Emily and Aubrey at the Lincoln Memorial.
Main reading room at the Library of Congress.
Library of Congress.
Aubrey in the Library of Congress.
U.S. Capitol Building.
Mansion at George Washington's Mount Vernon.
The "mark of George Washington" in the cellar of Mount Vernon's mansion.
Garden at George Washington's Mount Vernon.
Emily and Aubrey at George Washington's Mount Vernon.

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