Capitol Hill Tour with US Capitol & Library of Congress Admission

Capitol Hill Tour with US Capitol & Library of Congress Admission

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Overview

Enjoy a 2-Hour guided tour of Capitol Hill including entry to US Capitol and Library of Congress. Pass by the Supreme Court, Senate Offices, and Ulysses S Grant Memorial.

Inside the U.S. Capitol:
Join the official guided tour with headsets. Typical rooms include the Crypt, Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall; sometimes the Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chambers. The Crypt was originally intended for Washington’s burial.

Library of Congress (self-guided after Capitol):
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, the Great Hall, Main Reading Room, Putti and carvings, and Architectural firsts – the Jefferson Building was the first public building in Washington designed for electric lighting and one of the first to use a comprehensive climate-control system.

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

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

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 8:00

Price details

RM 264.48 x 1 AdultRM 264.48

Total

2pm Capitol + Library Congress

2h
English

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

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 14:00

Price details

RM 326.47 x 1 AdultRM 326.47

Total

9am Capitol + Library Congress

2h
English

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

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

RM 326.47 x 1 AdultRM 326.47

Total

11:30am Capitol + Library

2h
English

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

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 11:30

Price details

RM 326.47 x 1 AdultRM 326.47

Total

What's included, what's not

Admission to Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed on Mondays)
Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt, and old house chambers of the US Capitol building
Pass by the Supreme Court, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Senate Office, Peace Monument and Peace Circle
2-Hour Morning or Afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill
See Thomas Jefferson’s original library
Admission to U.S. Capitol building
Gratuities

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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
Waking: There will be standing and walking during this tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as much of the tour is outdoors. DC can be very hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Umbrellas and layers are recommended.

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.

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial (Pass by)

One of the largest equestrian statues in the world; sculptor took 20 years to complete

Peace Monument (Pass by)

Peace Monument/Peace Circle – commemorates naval deaths of the Civil War; figures “Grief” and “History."

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. Typical rooms include the Crypt, Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall; sometimes the Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chambers. The Rotunda fresco “The Apotheosis of Washington” is 180 feet above the floor; the Crypt was originally intended for Washington’s burial. *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 (self-guided after Capitol): 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

1m
Admission ticket not included

Pass by the Supreme Court building

Capitol Hill

1m

2-hour Morning guided walking tour through Capitol Hill

Location

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
Supreme Court of the United States
- 1 First Street Northeast
- 20543, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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