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U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Tour with Rotunda & Crypts
Washington DC, USA
$72
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
American democracy comes to life on this 2-hour guided Capitol Hill tour featuring the U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress, along with photo stops at key landmarks like the Supreme Court and Ulysses S. Grant Memorial.
- 🏛️ Entry to the U.S. Capitol includes an official guided tour covering the Crypt, Rotunda, National Statuary Hall, and sometimes the Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chamber.
- 📚 Visit the Library of Congress’s Jefferson Building with timed-entry passes; highlights include the Gutenberg Bible and the Main Reading Room.
- 📸 Photo opportunities available at Senate offices, House of Representative offices, and other significant sites.
- 🗓️ On Mondays and during 8am tours when the Library is closed, guests will visit the Capitol Museum instead.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
8am Capitol + Capitol Museum
US Capitol Entry: 2-Hour Guided Walk of Capitol Hill with Entry inside U.S. Capitol. Stop at exterior of Supreme Court and Library of Congress.
Starting point:
Supreme Court of the United States, 1 First St NE, Washington, DC 20543, USA
US Capitol Entry: 2-Hour Guided Walk of Capitol Hill with Entry inside U.S. Capitol. Stop at exterior of Supreme Court and Library of Congress.
Starting point:
Supreme Court of the United States, 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
- See Thomas Jefferson’s original library
- Stop outside Supreme Court, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Senate Offices, House of Reps, Peace Circle
- Admission to Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library Congress is closed Mondays or 8am)
- 2-Hour Morning or Afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill
- Admission to U.S. Capitol building with Tour
- See the Gutenberg Bible at Library of Congress, 1 of the 4 institutions with a complete vellum copy
- Potential to visit the Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chamber (depends on day of travel)
- Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt, and National Statuary Hall
- Gratuities
Meeting point
8am Tours Only: Meets across the street from the Supreme Court on First Street NE. Please arrive 15 min before tour starts.
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 located near the entrance.
Return details
Our Tour Ends at the Library of Congress.
- 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. (pass by)
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U.S. CapitolInside 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.
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Library of CongressLibrary 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.
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Supreme CourtPass by the Supreme Court building
- 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)
- 2-hour Morning guided walking tour through Capitol Hill (pass by)
- 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)
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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U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Tour with Rotunda & Crypts
Washington DC, USA
$72
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!