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Capitol Hill & Library of Congress Highlights Walking Tour (With Tickets)

Capitol Hill & Library of Congress Highlights Walking Tour (With Tickets)

Overview

A grand walking tour of Capitol Hill to explore the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and US Capitol. Learn about the country's legislative & judicial branches and step inside with the included entry tickets.

Supreme Court: The tour does not enter, but you will get a full understanding of the judicial branch.

Library of Congress: See an original Gutenberg Bible, view Jefferson's original library collection. Take a peek in the main Reading Room and admire items such as a draft of the Gettysburg Address, handwritten lyrics for “The Sound of Music,” Maya Lin’s drawings for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, original artwork by Stan Lee for the Spider-Man comic.

Capitol Building: Learn about the Burning of Washington and find the best angle for a photo. See the original plaster model of Freedom.

Your guide will secure hard-to-get tickets for the docent-led tour, which brings you into the Crypt, the Rotunda, and the Old House.

City: Washington DC

Sat 14 Jun

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Starting at $75.00

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Sat 14 Jun

Starting at $75.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Tickets for the docent-led US Capitol tour inside Capitol Building for after our tour.

Tickets to go inside Library of Congress

Guided Walking Tour with a Professional Licensed Guide

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Capitol Hill

We'll see the best photo angle of the US Capitol, stand where the four DC quadrants of DC intersect, and see the press area for Capitol reporters.

Supreme Court

From the outside, your guide will talk about the Supreme Court Building.

Library of Congress

Your guide will bring you inside this beautiful architectural wonder to explore Thomas Jefferson's personal library collection, an original Gutenburg Bible, the Main Reading Room overlook and more.

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

We'll enter the Capitol Visitor Center to see the original model of the Statue of Freedom (the statue on top of the Capitol Dome) and see part of the National Statuary Collection.

U.S. Capitol

Your guide will explain the US Capitol's significance, architecture and history before bringing you inside for a docent led tour.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (88)

marcoaM49AA

Feb 2024

Katherine is very knowledgeable, speaks clearly and has a good sense of humor. It was a remarkable experience! I recommend that all Brazilians understand English

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Muito obrigado pela avaliação incrível! Fico feliz que você tenha tido uma experiência marcante com a Katherine—seu conhecimento e bom humor realmente fazem a diferença!