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Guided Capitol Hill with US Capitol and Library of Congress Entry

By DC Guided Tours
8.4 out of 10
Very good
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 260 per adult
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  • 2h
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Overview

Enjoy a 2-Hour Guided Capitol Hill Walking Tour in Washington DC. This immersive tour includes official entry inside the U.S. Capitol & Library of Congress buildings (Capitol Museum when the Library of Congress is closed on Mondays).

Your guide will provides insight on political history, architecture of Capitol Hill, and how Congress functions. Enjoy photo opportunities outside the Supreme Court, Senate Offices, House of Representatives Offices, and Ulysses S. Grant Memorial.

Inside the U.S. Capitol, join the official guided interior tour. Highlights include the Capitol Rotunda; the Crypt, originally designed as George Washington’s final resting place; and the National Statuary Hall. When available, you may also visit the Old Supreme Court Chamber or Old Senate Chamber.

Continue to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. With timed-entry passes included, explore the ornate Great Hall, view the Gutenberg Bible, and enjoy breathtaking overlooks of the Main Reading Room.

Activity location
  • U.S. Capitol
    • East Capitol St NE & First St SE,
    • 20004, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • United States Botanic Garden
    • 100 Maryland Avenue Southwest
    • 20001, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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8am Capitol + Capitol Museum
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

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

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 259.71 x 1 AdultRM 259.71
Total
Price is RM 259.71
2pm Capitol + Library Congress
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Monday Tours: Library of Congress is closed on Mondays, travelers will instead spend extra time at US Capitol and visit the Capitol Museum.
US Capitol + Library Congress: 2-Hour Capitol Hill Walking Tour with Admission into both the U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Buildings.
Starting point:
United States Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
RM 320.58 x 1 AdultRM 320.58
Total
Price is RM 320.58
9am Capitol + Library Congress
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Monday Tours: Library of Congress is closed on Mondays, travelers will instead spend extra time at US Capitol and visit the Capitol Museum.
US Capitol + Library Congress: 2-Hour Capitol Hill Walking Tour with Admission into both the U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Buildings.
Starting point:
United States Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
RM 320.58 x 1 AdultRM 320.58
Total
Price is RM 320.58
11:30am Capitol + Library
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Monday Tours: Library of Congress is closed on Mondays, travelers will instead spend extra time at US Capitol and visit the Capitol Museum.
U.S Capitol + Library Congress: 2-Hour Capitol Hill Walking Tour with Admission into both the U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Buildings.
Starting point:
United States Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:30
Price details
RM 320.58 x 1 AdultRM 320.58
Total
Price is RM 320.58

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt, and old house chambers of the US Capitol building
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pass by the Supreme Court, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Senate Office, Peace Monument and Peace Circle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    2-Hour Morning or Afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to US Capitol building
  • What's includedWhat's included
    See Thomas Jefferson’s original library
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to the Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed on Mondays)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    All Fees and Taxes

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please Note: The Library of Congress is closed on Mondays. Travelers will visit Capitol Museum instead on Mondays.

Activity itinerary

United States Botanic Garden (Pass by)
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.
U.S. Capitol
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Inside 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.
Library of Congress
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Library 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.
Supreme Court
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Pass 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 (Pass by)
Peace Monument/Peace Circle – commemorates naval deaths of the Civil War; figures “Grief” and “History."
Ulysses S. Grant Memorial (Pass by)
One of the largest equestrian statues in the world; sculptor took 20 years to complete.
Capitol Hill
  • 1m
Guided walking tour through Capitol Hill

Location

Activity location
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    U.S. Capitol
    • East Capitol St NE & First St SE,
    • 20004, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    United States Botanic Garden
    • 100 Maryland Avenue Southwest
    • 20001, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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    Supreme Court of the United States
    • 1 First Street Northeast
    • 20543, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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