Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover literary treasures by walking through Capitol Hill. The tour will also include passing by sites like the U.S Capitol and Library of Congress. The tour begins on H St, a vibrant neighborhood for restaurants and entertainment.
We will begin with a visit to Solid State, a black-owned independent bookstore featuring a diverse selection of fiction and non-fiction titles.
Grab a coffee or tea (included), and we will take a 25 minute walk (or Uber based on weather conditions, which will be included in the price).
Next, East City -Is an independent women bookstore founded by local bibliophile Laurie Gillman, followed by Capitol Hill Books, a quaint bookstore with many rooms, including ...
Highlights
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Soda/Pop
books/magazines found at the bookstores
Meeting Points
Departure
Solid State Books
Meet outside the front of the book store.
The book store can be reached by public bus (circulator) or by using the metro (union station stop) is the closest but still requires a 10-15 minute walk). A taxi or an Uber can also be used.
Return
Eastern Market
The tour will end at 7th and Pennsylvania St SE. You see Eastern market, a public market housed in a 19th century brick building and if the tour is on Sat or Sun between 9-4 pm you can enjoy artisans and food vendors that fill the streets.
2 Hours Book Store Tour in Capitol Hill
H Street Corridor
About
Discover literary treasures by walking through Capitol Hill. The tour will also include passing by sites like the U.S Capitol and Library of Congress. The tour begins on H St, a vibrant neighborhood for restaurants and entertainment.
We will begin with a visit to Solid State, a black-owned independent bookstore featuring a diverse selection of fiction and non-fiction titles.
Grab a coffee or tea (included), and we will take a 25 minute walk (or Uber based on weather conditions, which will be included in the price).
Next, East City -Is an independent women bookstore founded by local bibliophile Laurie Gillman, followed by Capitol Hill Books, a quaint bookstore with many rooms, including ...
Highlights
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Soda/Pop
books/magazines found at the bookstores
Meeting Points
Departure
Solid State Books
Meet outside the front of the book store.
The book store can be reached by public bus (circulator) or by using the metro (union station stop) is the closest but still requires a 10-15 minute walk). A taxi or an Uber can also be used.
Return
Eastern Market
The tour will end at 7th and Pennsylvania St SE. You see Eastern market, a public market housed in a 19th century brick building and if the tour is on Sat or Sun between 9-4 pm you can enjoy artisans and food vendors that fill the streets.
Itinerary
1
Solid State Books
We will begin with a visit to Solid State, a black-owned independent bookstore featuring a diverse selection of fiction and non-fiction titles, an extensive children’s book and young adult section, and a selection of stationery and gifts that appeal to customers of all ages. Solid State Books also offers a variety of community programs.
Here you will be able to grab a water/soda which will be included, from this bookstore we will take a 15-20 minute walk (or Uber based on weather conditions, which will be included in the price) where you will see more of the Capitol Hill including neighborhoods and beautiful architecture. During our walk we will see The Capitol (brief stop), The Supreme (brief stop) Court and Library of Congress (pass by)
45 minutes
2
U.S. Capitol
We will be sure to walk by the U.S capitol for pictures
10 minutes
3
Supreme Court
Get the camera ready for a photo op of the grand columns of the Supreme Court building and its steps
10 minutes
4
East City Book Shop
East City -Is an independent women bookstore founded by local bibliophile Laurie Gillman the quaint space offers a collection of books as well as small unique gifts including some for kids.
25 minutes
5
Capitol Hill Books
Capitol Hill Books -Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood since 1991. A quaint bookstore with many rooms, includes sections like the Mystery Room, the Cultural Closet and the Weird Section.
25 minutes
6
Eastern Market
Eastern market is located in the historic heart of Capitol Hill. A premier place for fresh food and art. Since the tour will end here, feel free to stop and spend more time.
