Guided Capitol Hill with US Capitol and Library of Congress Entry

Guided Capitol Hill with US Capitol and Library of Congress Entry

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Enjoy a 2-Hour Guided Capitol Hill Walking Tour in Washington DC. This immersive tour includes official entry inside the US Capitol & Library of Congress buildings (Capitol Museum when the Library of Congress is closed on Mondays).

Your guide will provides insight on political history, architecture of Capitol Hill, and how Congress functions. Enjoy photo opportunities outside the Supreme Court, Senate Offices, House of Representatives Offices, and Ulysses S. Grant Memorial.

Inside the US Capitol, join the official guided interior tour. Highlights include the Capitol Rotunda; the Crypt, originally designed as George Washington’s final resting place; and the National Statuary Hall. When available, you may also visit the Old Supreme Court Chamber or Old Senate Chamber.

Continue to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. With timed-entry passes included, explore the ornate Great Hall, view the Gutenberg Bible, and enjoy breathtaking overlooks of the Main Reading Room.

Activity location

U.S. Capitol
- East Capitol St NE & First St SE,
- 20004, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

United States Botanic Garden
- 100 Maryland Avenue Southwest
- 20001, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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2pm Capitol + Library Congress

2h
English

Monday Tours: Library of Congress is closed on Mondays, travellers will instead spend extra time at US Capitol and visit the Capitol Museum.
US Capitol + Library Congress: 2-Hour Capitol Hill Walking Tour with Admission into both the US Capitol and Library of Congress Buildings.
Starting point:
United States Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 14:00

Price details

€73.19 x 1 Adult€73.19

Total

11:30am Capitol + Library

2h
English

Monday Tours: Library of Congress is closed on Mondays, travellers will instead spend extra time at US Capitol and visit the Capitol Museum.
U.S Capitol + Library Congress: 2-Hour Capitol Hill Walking Tour with Admission into both the US Capitol and Library of Congress Buildings.
Starting point:
United States Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 11:30

Price details

€73.19 x 1 Adult€73.19

Total

What's included, what's not

Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt, and old house chambers of the US Capitol building
Pass by the Supreme Court, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Senate Office, Peace Monument and Peace Circle
2-Hour Morning or Afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill
Entry to US Capitol building
See Thomas Jefferson’s original library
Entry to the Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed on Mondays)

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please Note: The Library of Congress is closed on Mondays. Travellers will visit Capitol Museum instead on Mondays.
Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

United States Botanic Garden (Pass by)

Guests meet directly across the street from the US Botanic Garden Conservatory, one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America, founded by Congress in 1820, located at 100 Maryland Avenue SW.

U.S. Capitol

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

Inside the US Capitol: Guests go through security, have a short break, watch the orientation film, and then join the official guided tour with headsets. Highlights include the Capitol Rotunda, famous for its historic murals and dome; the Crypt, originally designed as George Washington’s final resting place; and the National Statuary Hall, home to statues representing all 50 states. When available, you may also visit the Old Supreme Court Chamber or Old Senate Chamber, offering rare insight into early congressional history. *The government has the right to close or to cancel any tour inside the US Capitol without advanced notice to us.

Library of Congress

20m
Admission ticket included

Library of Congress: After being escorted to the tunnel, guests use timed-entry passes to walk straight into the Jefferson Building, widely considered the most beautiful building in Washington. Highlights include: – The Gutenberg Bible – 1 of only 3 perfect vellum copies in existence. – The Great Hall – a soaring Italian Renaissance-style atrium with marble columns, mosaics, gold leaf, and murals by leading artists. – The Main Reading Room – viewed from upper observation deck, this is the iconic circular reading room seen in countless films. – Putti and carvings – cherubic figures representing arts and sciences line the balustrades – Architectural firsts – the Jefferson Building was the first public building in DC designed for electric lighting and one of the first to use a comprehensive climate-control system.

Supreme Court

5m
Admission ticket not included

Pass by US Supreme Court with a live guide who will give you details of the history of the high court with key cases and facts around them.

Peace Monument (Pass by)

Peace Monument/Peace Circle – commemorates naval deaths of the Civil War; figures “Grief” and “History."

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial (Pass by)

One of the largest equestrian statues in the world; sculptor took 20 years to complete.

Capitol Hill

Guided walking tour through Capitol Hill

Location

Activity location

U.S. Capitol
- East Capitol St NE & First St SE,
- 20004, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

United States Botanic Garden
- 100 Maryland Avenue Southwest
- 20001, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Supreme Court of the United States
- 1 First Street Northeast
- 20543, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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