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Guided Capitol Hill with US Capitol and Library of Congress Entry 20% OFF
Washington DC, USA
$51.20
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Overview
The 2-Hour Guided Capitol Hill Walking Tour in Washington DC offers an in-depth look at the U.S. Capitol and the Library of Congress. This immersive experience provides critical insights into political history and architecture while allowing for stunning photo opportunities.
- 🏛️ Official entry inside the U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress buildings, with the Capitol Museum as an alternative on Mondays.
- 🗺️ Meet your guide across from the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory, a historic site established in 1820.
- 📜 Timed-entry passes included for the Library of Congress, allowing access to the stunning Great Hall and breathtaking views of the Main Reading Room.
- 📚 View the Gutenberg Bible, one of only three perfect vellum copies in existence, during your visit to the Library of Congress.
- 🎨 Admire architectural features such as marble columns, mosaics, and murals by renowned artists within the Great Hall.
- 🕰️ Pass by the Supreme Court and learn about its history, key cases, and notable facts from your live guide.
- 🌳 Enjoy guided walking through Capitol Hill, taking in sights like the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial and the Peace Monument.
- 🧑🤝🧑 Wheelchair accessible and pram/stroller friendly, ensuring comfort for all guests during the tour.
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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
- Entry to the Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed on Mondays)
- See Thomas Jefferson’s original library
- Entry to US Capitol building
- 2-Hour Morning or Afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill
- Pass by the Supreme Court, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Senate Office, Peace Monument and Peace Circle
- 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. Please arrive 15min prior to tour start time.
9am, 11:30am, 2pm Tours - Please meet at the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory at 100 Maryland Avenue SW. Please arrive 15min 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 tours conclude 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. Highlights include the Capitol Rotunda, famous for its historic murals and dome; the Crypt, originally designed as George Washington’s final resting place; and the National Statuary Hall, home to statues representing all 50 states. When available, you may also visit the Old Supreme Court Chamber or Old Senate Chamber, offering rare insight into early congressional history. *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: 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 US Supreme Court with a live guide who will give you details of the history of the high court with key cases and facts around them.
- 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)
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Capitol HillGuided walking tour through Capitol Hill
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you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Guided Capitol Hill with US Capitol and Library of Congress Entry 20% OFF
Washington DC, USA
$51.20
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!