Capitol Hill & Library of Congress Highlights Walking Tour (With Tickets)
Description
A grand walking tour of Capitol Hill to explore the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and US Capitol. Learn about the country's legislative & judicial branches and step inside with the included entry tickets. Supreme Court: The tour does not enter, but you will get a full understanding of the judicial branch. Library of Congress: See an original Gutenberg Bible, view Jefferson's original library collection. Take a peek in the main Reading Room and admire items such as a draft of the Gettysburg Address, handwritten lyrics for “The Sound of Music,” Maya Lin’s drawings for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, original artwork by Stan Lee for the Spider-Man comic. Capitol Building: Learn about the Burning of Washington and find the best angle for a photo. See the original plaster model of Freedom. Your guide will secure hard-to-get tickets for the docent-led tour, which brings you into the Crypt, the Rotunda, and the Old House.
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Itinerary
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.
From the outside, your guide will talk about the Supreme Court Building.
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.
When security allows, we'll see the permanent podium on the House side of the Capitol available for press conferences.
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.
Your guide will explain the US Capitol's significance, architecture and history before bringing you inside for a docent led tour.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(168)
Washington is for walkers and is not WC friendly. Parking in close...? better get in there about 6am. Pick up point was hard to find even with phone map. We ended up not completing, too much walking,
Very interesting. The guide was knowledgeable and interesting. The Gutinberg bible was really cool. Good tour
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour. It's great to hear you found it interesting and enjoyed seeing the Gutenberg Bible. We appreciate your feedback!
Exceptional tour guide Trevor… really awesome. Capitol Hill and Library Congress and The Supreme Court… historical not political DC tour. A plethora of educational information. I highly recommend this tour. 10 out of 10. You won’t regret.
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Trevor. His knowledge and passion for history truly make the experience memorable. We appreciate your recommendation!
Vicky was fantastic and added so much to the experience! We would have been missing out on so much without a guide.
Thank you! We're so glad Vicky helped make the experience special. We appreciate your kind words and are happy you enjoyed discovering so much with her guidance!
Well paced. Kevin is the best…we learned so much in a relatively short amount of time. He knew precisely how to navigate the crowds, too.
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Kevin. His knowledge and ability to navigate the crowds truly help make the experience exceptional!
Excellent tour guide. Speaks clearly and loud without shouting. Thorough. Took us through each area with care. Lots of time to explore.
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the guide's clear presentation and attention to detail. We’re delighted you had plenty of time to explore along the way!
Tony, our Guide knew all the ins and outs and was very knowledgeable.
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Tony. His knowledge and expertise truly help make the experience memorable!
Trevor was a great tour guide. He provided a lot of information about the Capitol, the Supreme Court building, and the Library of Congress. He also helped us significantly navigate the entry lines to both buildings. The lunch recommendation post-tour was fantastic. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Thank you for the great review! We're glad Trevor made your tour informative and seamless, and that you enjoyed the lunch spot. We appreciate the recommendation!
Vicky was the tour guide. She’s very knowledgeable. Thank you for picking up souvenirs for the country’s 250th anniversary in the Capitol building. It’s very thoughtful!
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Vicky and appreciated her knowledge and thoughtfulness. Glad the souvenir made the experience extra special!
Trevor was the perfect tour guide. He has a terrific sense of humor. Trevor gave us an expansive history lesson in such a fun way. We learned about the Capitol building and workings of congress. There was a brief talk in front of the Supreme Court building. We got to see the inside of the library of congress- got a feel for it but this is not meant to be an exhaustive tour of the library. We ended at the Capitol. Trevor gave us a nice introduction and then handed us off to a terrific Capitol tour guide, Rochelle. It was perfect- not too much for those who don’t want to get bogged down with too many facts. Trevor recommended more things we could see on our own. It was a great afternoon!
Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! We're thrilled you had such a great experience with Trevor and enjoyed the perfect balance of history, humor, and sightseeing. We’re also happy Rochelle helped make the Capitol portion memorable. Thanks again for the recommendation!
