Small-Group Guided Tour Inside US Capitol & Library Of Congress - Washington D. C.

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  • Duration: 3 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    9:00 AM
  • Return Details :
    The following items are strictly prohibited in the US Capitol:  • Liquid, including water • Food or beverages of any kind, including fruit and unopened packaged food • Aerosol containers â€.. read more
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Experience Capitol Hill, inside and out, with a guided small group tour of one of the most powerful neighborhoods in the world, including reserved entry to the US Capitol and The Library of Congress. See where the United States' laws are made, visit one of the largest collections of books in the world, and learn the history of the Supreme Court and of its current operations.

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The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. The Senate and the House of Representatives have met here for more than two centuries. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored; today, it stands as a monument not only to its builders but also to the American people and their government.Enjoy a reserved tour of the rotunda, crypt, and old house chambers led by a US Capitol Guide.
Experience a guided tour of one of the most beautiful buildings in Washington, DC as you view the main reading room, a portion of Thomas Jefferson's original library, and the Great Hall. Learn about the library's history and current operations, and how you can access the resources within its collection.
Learn about the history and inner workings of the highest court in the land as you visit the Supreme Court. Your guide will share the the story of the birth of the Supreme Court up to current cases and what they mean. *does not enter the building

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The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. The Senate and the House of Representatives have met here for more than two centuries. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored; today, it stands as a monument not only to its builders but also to the American people and their government. Enjoy a reserved tour of the rotunda, crypt, and old house chambers led by a US Capitol Guide.
Experience a guided tour of one of the most beautiful buildings in Washington, DC as you view the main reading room, a portion of Thomas Jefferson's original library, and the Great Hall. Learn about the library's history and current operations, and how you can access the resources within its collection.
Learn about the history and inner workings of the highest court in the land as you visit the Supreme Court. Your guide will share the the story of the birth of the Supreme Court up to current cases and what they mean. *does not enter the building

Inclusions

  • 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill in Washington DC
  • Small-Group (less than 20 guests) for a more personalized experience
  • View part of Thomas Jeffersons original collection of over 6,000 books
  • Professional Guide
  • Admission to the Library of Congress
  • Admission inside the U.S. Capitol Building
  • Reserved access to a Capitol guide led tour of historic areas of the Capitol

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please review voucher information after booking as it provides a detailed list of items banned from the Capitol and many other federal buildings. Possession of these items will result in non-admission to the building.

Tour runs approximately 3 hours

Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes before tour start time. Tour begins exactly at stated time, entry to buildings are on timed reservations, and group must enter security together, therefore we are unable to accommodate for late arrivals.

Closest Metro stop: Capitol South (Orange/Blue/Silver Lines) - Exit station using main exit, walk approximately two blocks north on First Street SE.

The US Capitol and its surrounding complex are in a secure federal operation area and nearby parking is highly restricted. The nearest public parking is located at Union Station approximately .5 mile from meeting location. Alternative modes of transportation are highly encouraged.

Traveler Reviews

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  • 26-Jun-2023

    Great tour of the Capitol and Library of Congress. Andrew was a great guide and full of knowledge. I recommend this tour for anyone.

  • 25-Jun-2023

    Andrew was a pleasure to have as our guide. I would highly recommend this tour - learned so much about our great nation.

  • 25-Jun-2023

    Andrew was a great guide! He told us the history of all the buildings, but also threw in some other fun facts and answered all my questions. He had interesting facts about Thomas Jefferson and the Library of Congress. The only thing I would wish was clarified on the emails was that we could have brought our own water bottles, but they just had to be empty when entering the buildings. I had a great experience with my small group, especially because there were no children whining and everyone was interested in all the facts. Thank you Andrew for a great experience!

  • 25-Jun-2023

    Library of Congress was great. Our guide Anna Marie had a lot of knowledge and enthusiasm about all the topics.

  • 24-Jun-2023

    Our guide was a gem. Most personable. Her was extremely knowledgeable and made what could have been routine and humdrum into a very captivating experience. Job very well done. Lauren (? Not quite sure of name, unfortunately, sorry) was very high energy and fun.

  • 24-Jun-2023

    We passed queues. Excellent guides. They could answer all questions from everyone including a few very hard ones. Good value for money.

  • 23-Jun-2023

    Both sites were stunning! Such a treat to see inside such historic landmarks! The tour guides were fantastic and very customer focused! Exceptionally well done!

  • 23-Jun-2023

    Our tour guide Andrew sure knows his history and books! Entertaining tour through the Capital and the Library of Congress. It felt like being transported into a different time! It would have been something to pick a book and read it in this setting! Great job, Andrew! one con - Even though we booked a small group tour, I found the amount of people within the Capital and the Library way too much.

  • 22-Jun-2023

    Professionalism of the tour guides, their vast knowledge about history, their passion and friendliness

  • 22-Jun-2023

    The tour guide was great, but the capital tour was underwhelming. There was no disclaimer that we might not get to see much in the Capital. Also, it was not clear that the paid guide would not be giving us the Capital tour. While I know things change daily, a note about that would have been helpful. I feel like the information when purchasing was not comprehensive and did not fully explain what would happen. The Library of Congress tour was nice.

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