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U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Tour with Rotunda & Crypts
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Capitol Hill
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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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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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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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Experience American democracy on this 2-hour guided Capitol Hill tour with entry to the U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress (guests will visit the Capitol Museum on Mondays and 8am tours when Library closed), plus photo stops at the Supreme Court, Senate offices, House of Representative offices and Ulysses S. Grant Memorial.
Inside the U.S. Capitol, join the official guided tour to explore the Crypt, originally intended as George Washington’s burial site, the Rotunda with its historic paintings, the National Statuary Hall, and sometimes the Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chamber.
Next, enjoy a visit to the Library of Congress’s Jefferson Building, widely considered the most beautiful b...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt, and National Statuary Hall
Potential to visit the Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chamber (depends on day of travel)
See the Gutenberg Bible at Library of Congress, 1 of the 4 institutions with a complete vellum copy
Admission to U.S. Capitol building with Tour
2-Hour Morning or Afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill
Admission to Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library Congress is closed Mondays or 8am)
Stop outside Supreme Court, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Senate Offices, House of Reps, Peace Circle
See Thomas Jefferson’s original library
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Supreme Court of the United States
8am Tours Only: Meets across the street from the Supreme Court on First Street NE. Please arrive 15 min before tour starts.
Return
101 Independence Ave SE
Our Tour Ends at the Library of Congress.
U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Tour with Rotunda & Crypts
(258) Reviews
Capitol Hill
About
Experience American democracy on this 2-hour guided Capitol Hill tour with entry to the U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress (guests will visit the Capitol Museum on Mondays and 8am tours when Library closed), plus photo stops at the Supreme Court, Senate offices, House of Representative offices and Ulysses S. Grant Memorial.
Inside the U.S. Capitol, join the official guided tour to explore the Crypt, originally intended as George Washington’s burial site, the Rotunda with its historic paintings, the National Statuary Hall, and sometimes the Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chamber.
Next, enjoy a visit to the Library of Congress’s Jefferson Building, widely considered the most beautiful b...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt, and National Statuary Hall
Potential to visit the Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chamber (depends on day of travel)
See the Gutenberg Bible at Library of Congress, 1 of the 4 institutions with a complete vellum copy
Admission to U.S. Capitol building with Tour
2-Hour Morning or Afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill
Admission to Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library Congress is closed Mondays or 8am)
Stop outside Supreme Court, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Senate Offices, House of Reps, Peace Circle
See Thomas Jefferson’s original library
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Supreme Court of the United States
8am Tours Only: Meets across the street from the Supreme Court on First Street NE. Please arrive 15 min before tour starts.
Return
101 Independence Ave SE
Our Tour Ends at the Library of Congress.
Itinerary
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United States Botanic Garden
Guests meet directly across the street from the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory, one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America, founded by Congress in 1820, located at 100 Maryland Avenue SW.
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U.S. Capitol
Inside the U.S. Capitol:
Guests go through security, have a short break, watch the orientation film, and then join the official guided tour with headsets. Typical rooms include the Crypt, Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall; sometimes the Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chambers. The Rotunda fresco “The Apotheosis of Washington” is 180 feet above the floor; the Crypt was originally intended for Washington’s burial.
*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 (self-guided after Capitol):
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.
20 minutes
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Supreme Court
Pass by the Supreme Court building
10 minutes
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Peace Monument
Peace Monument/Peace Circle – commemorates naval deaths of the Civil War; figures “Grief” and “History."
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Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
One of the largest equestrian statues in the world; sculptor took 20 years to complete
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Capitol Hill
2-hour Morning guided walking tour through Capitol Hill
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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.
