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

4.8 (176 reviews) Washington DC, USA
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Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

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.

Options

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

Small Group Public Tour
Duration: 3 hours: 2 Hour Guided Walking tour plus tickets to the US Capitol Docent Led Tour (Additional 1 hour Experience)

Private Capitol Hill Tour

Entrance to Supreme Court: Visit the Supreme Court Museum & view of courtroom (subject to court schedule. Not available on weekends)
Private Walking Tour
Duration: 3 hours: 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour plus tickets to the docent led US Capitol Tour (additional 1 hour experience)
Souvenir

What's included

  • Tickets to go inside Library of Congress
  • Guided Walking Tour with a Professional Licensed Guide
  • Tickets for the docent-led US Capitol tour
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Capitol Hill
    20m
    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.
  2. Supreme Court
    15m
    From the outside, your guide will talk about the Supreme Court Building.
  3. Library of Congress
    30m
    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.
  4. 5m
    When security allows, we'll see the permanent podium on the House side of the Capitol available for press conferences.
  5. U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
    10m
    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.
  6. U.S. Capitol
    1h
    Your guide will explain the US Capitol's significance, architecture and history before bringing you inside for a docent led tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the corner of 1st St NE & Constitution Ave NE, on the sidewalk outside the Reserve Officers Association building (private building; do not enter). We cannot accommodate guests who arrive more than 15 minutes late. There are no restrooms until the second hour of the tour.

End point

The tour ends at the US Capitol Visitor Center where you will be given tickets to take the docent-led tour inside the Capitol Building. The docent-led tour is about 50 minutes and is included in the 3 hour length of the tour.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

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

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