Capitol Hill, Supreme Court & Library of Congress Tour 12ppl Max
Overview
Buildings and institutions shape Washington DC, and this semi-private guided walking tour offers insights into the city's political and historical evolution. With a maximum of 12 guests, this tour welcomes up to 8 participants for a more intimate experience.
- 🕒 The tour lasts 2.5 hours and includes discussions about significant political events.
- 🏛️ Explore key historical sites that define the capital's identity.
- 👥 Limited to 12 guests, with a focus on providing personalized attention.
- 📜 Topics include the transformation of Washington DC from a swamp to a major world capital.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
"Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests Maximum
This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
- Passes to the House of Representatives and or the Senate Provided by guide at the end of the tour.
- Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests Maximum
- Duration 2.5 Hours
- Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
- Semi-Private Walking Tour
- Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate (unguided)
- Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
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Supreme CourtJust east of the Capitol you will visit the U.S Supreme Court, the highest court within the hierarchy of courts in many legal jurisdictions. Completes in 1935, you will be able to enjoy the Court’s stunning exterior whilst learn about all the history and tradition tied to it. Disclaimer: The Supreme Court of the United States is a public institution and may close without prior notice.
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Library of CongressAfterwards you will visit the Library of Congress, the research library that officially serves the U.S Congress and is considered the national library of the United States. The oldest federal cultural institution in the United States, the 1897 Thomas Jefferson building reveals an Italian-Renaissance style architecture. Inside one of the main highlights includes the beautiful circular main reading room with its 160ft ceiling.
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U.S. Capitol Visitor CenterInside the Capitol lies the U.S Capitol Visitor Centre, a large underground addition to the Capitol complex, which serves as a gathering point for up to 4000 tourists and an expansion space for the US Congress. Here you will be informed about the unique characteristics of the House, the Senate and U.S legislative process, as well as learn about the history and development of architecture of the Capitol. Our guide will end the tour providing access passes (and information about security protocols) for the visitor’s galleries of the current chambers for the House of Representatives and or the Senate, to be seen at your leisure. Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate (unguided)
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.