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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

Sun 17 Nov

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Starting at $89.00

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Sun 17 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)

558christ558

Sep 2022

Our guide was outstanding! Full of information and very friendly. Answered all our Questions. Even researched where we could find live music at night.

Thomas S

Sep 2022

There was false advertising for this tour. We did not get to see the Supreme Court or the senate as advertised in the ad promoting this trip. I was very unhappy when I realized that half of the things that I assumed I paid for to see were in actuality was a blatant lie. That is false advertising. I will make sure that I never use your company again for future business because I don’t do business with liars. You guys need to update your advertisement and remove all the things that are not included for this trip. However, Paul was a fantastic tour guide.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

We apologize for any confusion however we do specify in multiple locations that our tour does not enter the Supreme Court at this time, as no members of the public are allowed to enter the Supreme Court building at this time. Nothing in any of our listings or advertisements mention the Senate at all, so we are unsure where you got the impression that is included. To be clear, we cannot guarantee entry to the Senate as 1) the Senate chambers are not always open, and were closed completely until the day of your tour and 2) Senate Passes must be acquired through a senators office. If you could, please provide a screenshot of where you saw "access to senate" advertised to [email protected] so we can see where that is listed and contact whomever is listing such and correct it. Also, I talked to your guide, and was informed he actually got you passes for the Senate on your tour. Is that not correct?

cristobala290

Sep 2022

With tours like these the guide can make or break the whole experience. Paul, our guide, was such a kind, well spoken, well informed professional that it made the tour even better than I imagined. We were running late due to DC traffic and he went back outside to personally escort us through security. He answered any questions we had with knowledge and wit. He even went above and beyond to help us get senate viewing passes! Frankly, if Paul is guiding, I want to attend. I'll be doing this again and recommending it to my friends when we next visit DC