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US Capitol & Library of Congress Tour with Supreme Court, Senate
Washington DC, USA
$66
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Discover the heart of American government on a 2-Hour Guided Capitol Hill Walking Tour. Travelers will visit inside the iconic U.S. Capitol building with guided entry. See highlights such as the Rotunda and Crypt, and the opportunity to step inside one of the historic House or Senate chambers (dependent on day of week). Along the way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how Congress works and the stories behind this symbol of American democracy.
The experience continues with a visit to the Library of Congress (Capitol Museum on Mondays and 8am tours when Library is closed), home to the world’s largest collection of knowledge, where you’ll see Thomas Jefferson’s original library and Gutenberg Bible.
As you walk along Capitol Hill with your guide, you will also stop outside the Supreme Court, Senate Offices, and House of Representative Office building. This tour offers an insightful and memorable introduction to the institutions that shape the United States.
The experience continues with a visit to the Library of Congress (Capitol Museum on Mondays and 8am tours when Library is closed), home to the world’s largest collection of knowledge, where you’ll see Thomas Jefferson’s original library and Gutenberg Bible.
As you walk along Capitol Hill with your guide, you will also stop outside the Supreme Court, Senate Offices, and House of Representative Office building. This tour offers an insightful and memorable introduction to the institutions that shape the United States.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
8am Capitol + Capitol Museum
Starting point:
1 First St NE, Washington, DC 20543, USA
Starting point:
1 First St NE, Washington, DC 20543, USA
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill, the center of American politics
- Entry to the Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed on Mondays)
- Stop outside Supreme Court, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Senate Office, House of Reps, Peace Monument
- See Thomas Jefferson’s original library and Gutenberg Bible
- Admission and Guided Tour inside the U.S. Capitol building
- Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt, and old house chambers of the US Capitol building
Meeting point
8am Tours: Please meet across the street from the Supreme Court building, located at 1 First Street NE.
9am, 11:30am, 2pm Tours: Please meet at the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory at 100 Maryland Avenue SW. Plan to meet 15 min prior to tour start time. 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 details
Our Tour ends at the Library of Congress
- 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. (pass by)
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U.S. CapitolInside 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.
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Library of CongressLibrary 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.
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Supreme CourtStop 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.
- 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. (pass by)
- See views of the Washington Monument from a distance. (pass by)
- Peace Monument/Peace Circle – commemorates naval deaths of the Civil War; figures “Grief” and “History." (pass by)
- One of the largest equestrian statues in the world; sculptor took 20 years to complete. (pass by)
- Pass the United States Botanic Garden (pass by)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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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US Capitol & Library of Congress Tour with Supreme Court, Senate
Washington DC, USA
$66
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!