Capitol Hill, Supreme Court & Library of Congress Exclusive Tour

4.8 (199 reviews) Washington DC, USA
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Duration2h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Visit the buildings and institutions that define this city during a 2.5-hour private guided walking tour with just you and your guide. We’ll talk politics and history as we trace Washington DC’s evolution from a swamp to the capital of one of the world’s most influential nations.
Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate at the end of the tour (unguided)

Options

Private Walking Tour

Private Walking Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours; Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine

SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE 9:30am

Semi-Private 12 Guest Maximum: Semi-Private WalkingTour; "Semi-Private"Means Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests Maximum; Professional Tour Guide

What's included

  • Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
  • Guided Walking Tour
  • Duration 2.5 Hours
  • Passes to the House of Representatives and or the Senate Provided by guide at the end of the tour.
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate (unguided)

What to expect

  1. Supreme Court
    45m
    Just east of the Capitol you will visit the U.S Supreme Court, the highest court within the hierarchy of courts in many legal jurisdictions. Completes in 1935, you will be able to enjoy the Court’s stunning exterior whilst learn about all the history and tradition tied to it.
    Disclaimer: The Supreme Court of the United States is a public institution and may close without prior notice.
  2. Library of Congress
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Afterwards you will visit the Library of Congress, the research library that officially serves the U.S Congress and is considered the national library of the United States. The oldest federal cultural institution in the United States, the 1897 Thomas Jefferson building reveals an Italian-Renaissance style architecture. Inside one of the main highlights includes the beautiful circular main reading room with its 160ft ceiling.
  3. U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Inside the Capitol lies the U.S Capitol Visitor Centre, a large underground addition to the Capitol complex, which serves as a gathering point for up to 4000 tourists and an expansion space for the US Congress. Here you will be informed about the unique characteristics of the House, the Senate and U.S legislative process, as well as learn about the history and development of architecture of the Capitol.

    Our guide will end the tour providing access passes (and information about security protocols) for the visitor’s galleries of the current chambers for the House of Representatives and or the Senate, to be seen at your leisure.

    Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate (unguided)
  4. Admission ticket included
    Entry is provided, visit on your own
  5. U.S. Capitol
    Admission ticket included
    Admission ticket, explore on your own,

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet outside of Capitol South metro station at 1st and C street 
SE Capitol South Metro Station 

End point

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
  • Disclaimer: The Supreme Court of the United States is a public institution and may close without prior notice.

Cancellation policy

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

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