Capitol Hill & Library of Congress Highlights Walking Tour (With Tickets)
This tour of Capitol Hill brings the political center of Washington, D.C., alive with stories and trivia. Our Capitol Hill and Library of Congress Tours take you to the top of "the Hill" to see the Supreme Court and go inside to tour the Library of Congress and Capitol Building. Your licensed, professional tour guide will take you to: - US Supreme Court Building - the legislative center of the US Government. - stand where the four quadrants of DC intersect to learn about DC history. - an interior tour of the Library of Congress to see the beautiful artwork and mosaics of the Main Hall of the Library of Congress - view a rare copy of the Gutenberg Bible - see Thomas Jefferson's Library collection - the best photo of the US Capitol Building - the National Statuary Collection (over 52 statues from US States and territories) at the US Capitol - on the US Capitol tour, for which we have arranged tickets, your docent will take you to the Crypt, Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall
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Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Includes
- Tickets for the docent-led US Capitol tour inside Capitol Building for after our tour.
- Tickets to go inside Library of Congress
- 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour with a Professional Licensed Guide
- Pick up/ Drop off
- Gratuities
Special Instructions
Itinerary
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Estimated Time : 20 minutes
We'll see the best photo angle of the US Capitol, stand where the four DC quadrants of DC intersect, and see the press area for Capitol reporters.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 15 minutes
Supreme Court of the United States : From the outside, your guide will talk about the Supreme Court Building.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 30 minutes
Library of Congress : Your guide will bring you inside this beautiful architectural wonder to explore Thomas Jefferson's personal library collection, an original Gutenburg Bible, the Main Reading Room overlook and more.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 60 minutes
U.S. Capitol : Your guide will explain the US Capitol's significance, architecture and history before bringing you inside for a docent led tour.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 10 minutes
U.S. Capitol : We'll enter the Capitol Visitor Center to see the original model of the Statue of Freedom (the statue on top of the Capitol Dome) and see part of the National Statuary Collection.
Free Admission