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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)

Lee_G

Jul 2022

This was one of the best tour I’ve ever been on. The tour guide was very informative and when even went beyond the time limit. Highly recommend!

Waterlover09

Jul 2022

Lyam was an excellent guide. He adapted & switched Library of Congress with the Jefferson Library when it wasn’t yet opened. He didn’t seemed rushed. Plus recommended we visit Thursday night for the open reading room night in July. He was very knowledgeable about historical data & statues in both locations. He frequents the library for research & security knew him by name. It was time well spent. Absolutely beautiful architecture!

TartanTeddyBear

Jul 2022

We met our guide (Liam) at the Neptune Fountain in front of the Library of Congress directly behind the Capitol Building. There were less than 10 people in our group which was great. After brief introductions and history surrounding the area we walked towards the Capitol building to begin our tour. It was inevitable the questions would be asked about events of the 6th January 2021 and it was fascinating to get a perspective of the building having watched events unfold on the day on UK TV. You have to proceed through security and while you could take in an empty water bottle / flask, no liquids were allowed. You could buy water in the building and use th water fountains inside too. After an initial tour and discussion from Liam in and around the Visitor Centre you are passed to the Capitol Building tour guides for a short film and internal guide behind the scenes. The building is running and both guides were knowledgeable friendly and entertaining. Next we walked past and stopped outside the Supreme Court, which is currently completely fenced off, following recent decisions and subsequent protests. This was disappointing but no fault of the guide or tour company (Although was the tour discounted beforehand ??). Then onto the Library of Congress. Another stunning building with fascinating artefacts (books) and history. Liam's in depth knowledge, professionalism, and friendly disposition (as well as the interesting dynamic and knowledge source of his wife's jobs) elevated the tour and it passed far too quickly. Not cheap, but based on group size, a guide we would thoroughly recommend.