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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $89.00

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

Scott_S

Nov 2022

Fun, informative, engaging Extended visit to Capitol. Faster thru Lo Good tour operator. Little political emotion

Joshua_R

Nov 2022

My wife and I (both educators) agreed that of all of the tours we have experienced, this was probably the best. Our tour guide was friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. We would absolutely recommend this for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of these institutions.

field1501

Nov 2022

General tour was informative and interesting. The tour guide was knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. Be aware that at Capitol you will have their own tour guide. That was a disappointing part. The tour guide was very energetic, but it felt like he’s used to giving tours to school kids, not adults Could not answer a lot of questions and whatever questions he was able to answer - half the time he had to search his phone for. I would strongly advise to contact your State Rep to arrange for passes to get a more detail tour of the Capital.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thanks for your feedback! As stated in the description of our tour, the Capitol tour is led by the US Capitol Docents. Due to security at the Capitol, the only way you can visit the Rotunda or Statuary Hall is with a docent or a congressperson or their staff. You can get a tour through your elected officials, those are subject to availability and are not necessarily more detailed, and you should be aware that many times they are led by new interns. Your guide, Paul, has led tours of all types over the last 20 years, including 15 years as a Capitol Docent. He strides to answer all questions he’s presented with honestly and accurately. Occasionally someone will come up with a question he does not know the answer to off the top of his head, for instance on your tour when someone asked which of the over 40 artists that worked on the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building did a particular piece. In this case, a guide might resort to their notes on the subject.