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Capitol Hill Guided Walking Tour with Entry to US Capitol & Library of Congress

Capitol Hill Guided Walking Tour with Entry to US Capitol & Library of Congress

Overview

Experience Capitol Hill, inside and out, with a guided small group tour of one of the most powerful neighborhoods in the world, including reserved entry to the US Capitol and The Library of Congress. See where the United States' laws are made, visit one of the largest collections of books in the world, and learn the history of the Supreme Court and of its current operations.

City: Washington DC

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $89.00

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Sat 16 Nov

Starting at $89.00

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What's Included

3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill in Washington DC

Small-Group (less than 20 guests) for a more personalized experience

View part of Thomas Jefferson’s original collection of over 6,000 books

Professional Guide

Admission to the Library of Congress

Admission inside the U.S. Capitol Building

Reserved entry to the Capitol for a guided tour of the Legislative branch of the U.S. Government

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please review voucher information after booking as it provides a detailed list of items banned from the Capitol and many other federal buildings. Possession of these items will result in non-admission to the building.
Tour runs approximately 3 hours
Please plan to arrive15-20 minutes before tour start time. Tour begins exactly at stated time, entry to buildings are on timed reservations, and group must enter security together, therefore we are unable to accommodate for late arrivals.
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
All tours only operate within local allowances and guidelines. Check local restrictions for DC and the US Capitol before planning your trip.

What To Expect

U.S. Capitol

The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. The Senate and the House of Representatives have met here for more than two centuries. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored; today, it stands as a monument not only to its builders but also to the American people and their government. Enjoy a reserved docent lead tour of the rotunda, crypt, and old house chambers.

Library of Congress

Experience a guided tour of one of the most beautiful buildings in Washington, DC as you view the main reading room, a portion of Thomas Jefferson's original library, and the Great Hall. Learn about the library's history and current operations, and how you can access the resources within its collection.

Supreme Court

Learn about the history and inner workings of the highest court in the land as you visit the Supreme Court. Your guide will share the the story of the birth of the Supreme Court up to current cases and what they mean. *does not enter the building

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (188)

luibbyryan

Oct 2022

Liam was great! Full of insightful details and very personable. Definitely recommend! The end was weird tho, b/c here was an unspecified threat on the street when I left, so we ended up walking thru tunnels to the Madison building. But hey, always up for an adventure! Thanks again to Liam for his patience with me

christylV3603NF

Oct 2022

The guide was amazing and the tour was very fun! You do go on the same tour of the Capitol Building that you can book through your state representative, which I didn’t realize.

Shane_H

Oct 2022

Tour guide asked us to arrive 15-20 minutes early at the Library of Congress. Everyone arrived early except for one family. Because tour guide was kind to them, we started 15 minutes late. Wouldn't have been too much of an issue, but the Senate closed at 4PM. Guide was extremely knowledgeable, but not as organized as he should have been especially with the late start. Although we met at the Library of Congress, the tour group did not even go into the Library of Congress until the end of the tour. Then, the group had to cut the Library of Congress short and literally run back to the Capitol to barely make it in time (only 4 minutes to spare) to get inside to the Senate chambers. Tour started at Library of Congress (exterior only); went by SCOTUS; went into Capitol; back to Library of Congress; and then sprint back to the Capitol. It would have made much more sense to go into the Library of Congress at the beginning after meeting in front by the fountain and then go to the Capitol and Senate instead of running back and forth between the two.