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US Capitol & Library of Congress Tour with Supreme Court, Senate
(302) Reviews
Southwest Washington
Important Information
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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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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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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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Get your chance to discover the famed Capitol Hill with an experienced personal guide who will walk with you, detailing the historical facts related to each building and landmark. In this walking tour, you’ll explore the seat of the legislative and judicial branches of the US Government and its supporting facilities, collectively known as Capitol Hill.
During the tour, travelers will be able to visit inside the U.S. Capitol Building. Entry inside the Library of Congress or Capitol Museum will also be available during checkout.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission and Guided Tour inside the U.S. Capitol building
Entry to Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed Mondays or 8am)
Stop outside the US Supreme Court, Senate Offices, House of Representative Offices
Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt and old house chambers in the US Capitol
See Thomas Jefferson’s original library and Gutenberg Bible
2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill, the center of American politics
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
United States Botanic Garden
9am, 11:30am, 2pm Tours: Plan to meet 15 min prior to tour start time outside the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory at 100 Maryland Avenue SW. Your Guide will meet you next to a large planter located outside the conservatory in the Terrace Garden, which is a paved courtyard near the entrance.
Return
101 Independence Ave SE
Our Tour ends at the Library of congress.
US Capitol & Library of Congress Tour with Supreme Court, Senate
(302) Reviews
Southwest Washington
About
Get your chance to discover the famed Capitol Hill with an experienced personal guide who will walk with you, detailing the historical facts related to each building and landmark. In this walking tour, you’ll explore the seat of the legislative and judicial branches of the US Government and its supporting facilities, collectively known as Capitol Hill.
During the tour, travelers will be able to visit inside the U.S. Capitol Building. Entry inside the Library of Congress or Capitol Museum will also be available during checkout.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission and Guided Tour inside the U.S. Capitol building
Entry to Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed Mondays or 8am)
Stop outside the US Supreme Court, Senate Offices, House of Representative Offices
Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt and old house chambers in the US Capitol
See Thomas Jefferson’s original library and Gutenberg Bible
2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill, the center of American politics
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
United States Botanic Garden
9am, 11:30am, 2pm Tours: Plan to meet 15 min prior to tour start time outside the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory at 100 Maryland Avenue SW. Your Guide will meet you next to a large planter located outside the conservatory in the Terrace Garden, which is a paved courtyard near the entrance.
Return
101 Independence Ave SE
Our Tour ends at the Library of congress.
Itinerary
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Capitol Hill
Explore the heart of American democracy on our 2-Hour Capitol Hill walking tour! Visit the U.S. Capitol and see the Rotunda, Crypt, and National Statuary Hall, then step into the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress (note: closed Mondays and 8 AM tours, guests will visit the Capitol Museum instead). Along the way, pass by the U.S. Supreme Court as well as other notable landmarks, including the Senate and House of Representatives office buildings, while learning about their history, landmark cases, and key facts from your live guide.
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U.S. Capitol
Inside the U.S. Capitol:
Step inside one of the most iconic buildings in the country and experience the history of American democracy up close. After a brief orientation and film, you’ll join an official guided tour. Explore highlights like the Crypt, the grand Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall, with occasional access to the historic Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chamber. Look up to admire “The Apotheosis of Washington,” a breathtaking fresco soaring 180 feet above, and stand in the Crypt, originally intended as George Washington’s final resting place. This immersive visit offers a powerful glimpse into the stories, architecture, and legacy at the heart of the United States.
*The government has the right to close or to cancel any tour inside the US Capitol without advanced notice to us.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Library of Congress
Library of Congress (closed Mondays; 8 AM tours, guests will visit Capitol Museum instead): Step inside the Jefferson Building, widely celebrated as the most beautiful building in Washington, D.C. Using timed-entry passes, guests are escorted through a tunnel and right into a world of art, history, and architectural splendor.
Highlights of the tour include:
The Gutenberg Bible – one of only three perfect vellum copies in existence.
The Great Hall – a soaring Italian Renaissance-style atrium adorned with marble columns, intricate mosaics, gold leaf, and murals by leading artists.
The Main Reading Room – viewed from the upper observation deck, this iconic circular space has appeared in countless films.
Putti and carvings – charming cherubic figures representing the arts and sciences line the balustrades.
Architectural firsts – the Jefferson Building was the first public building in D.C. designed for electric lighting and among the first to feature a comprehensive climate-control system.
20 minutes
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Supreme Court
Stop outside the U.S. Supreme Court with a live guide who brings the building and its history to life. Learn about landmark cases, notable justices, and fascinating facts that have shaped the highest court in the nation.
10 minutes
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Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
Pass by Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
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Senate and House Office Buildings
Pass by the Senate and House office buildings and learn about the workings of Congress. Your guide will share insights into the history, architecture, and role these iconic buildings play in shaping American legislation.
