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US Capitol & Library of Congress Tour with Supreme Court Exterior

By DC Guided Tours
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 252 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Get your chance to discover the famed Capitol Hill with an experienced personal guide who will walk with you, detailing the historical facts related to each building and landmark. In this walking tour, you’ll explore the seat of the legislative and judicial branches of the US Government and its supporting facilities, collectively known as Capitol Hill.

Activity location

  • U.S. Capitol
    • East Capitol St NE & First St SE,
    • 20004, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1 First St NE
    • 1 First Street Northeast
    • 20543, 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

Starting point:
1 First St NE, Washington, DC 20543, USA

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 251.99 x 1 AdultRM 251.99
Total
Price is RM 251.99
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 Entry into the US Capitol and Library of Congress Buildings (Capitol Museum on Mondays)
Starting point:
United States Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
RM 334.67 x 1 AdultRM 334.67
Total
Price is RM 334.67
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 Entry into the US Capitol and Library of Congress Buildings (Capitol Museum on Mondays)
Starting point:
United States Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
RM 334.67 x 1 AdultRM 334.67
Total
Price is RM 334.67
11:30am U.S. 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 Entry into the US Capitol and Library of Congress Buildings (Capitol Museum on Mondays)
Starting point:
United States Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:30
Price details
RM 334.67 x 1 AdultRM 334.67
Total
Price is RM 334.67

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 inside the U.S. 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
    Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • U.S Capitol is closed on Sundays
  • Library of Congress is closed on Mondays and 8am Tours (travelers will visit the Capitol Museum on this day of the week and tour time instead)
  • Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the US Capitol building
  • Bags larger than 18" wide x 14" high x 8.5" deep are not permitted inside the US Capitol building
  • Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.

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: Step inside one of the most iconic buildings in the country and experience the history of American democracy up close. After a brief orientation and film, you’ll join an official guided tour. Explore highlights like the Crypt, the grand Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall, with occasional access to the historic Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chamber. Look up to admire “The Apotheosis of Washington,” a breathtaking fresco soaring 180 feet above, and stand in the Crypt, originally intended as George Washington’s final resting place. This immersive visit offers a powerful glimpse into the stories, architecture, and legacy at the heart of the United States. *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 (closed Mondays; 8 AM tours, guests will visit Capitol Museum instead): Step inside the Jefferson Building, widely celebrated as the most beautiful building in Washington, D.C. Using timed-entry passes, guests are escorted through a tunnel and right into a world of art, history, and architectural splendor. Highlights of the tour include: The Gutenberg Bible – one of only three perfect vellum copies in existence. The Great Hall – a soaring Italian Renaissance-style atrium adorned with marble columns, intricate mosaics, gold leaf, and murals by leading artists. The Main Reading Room – viewed from the upper observation deck, this iconic circular space has appeared in countless films. Putti and carvings – charming cherubic figures representing the arts and sciences line the balustrades. Architectural firsts – the Jefferson Building was the first public building in D.C. designed for electric lighting and among the first to feature a comprehensive climate-control system.

Supreme Court

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
U.S. Supreme Court: Pass by the U.S. Supreme Court with a live guide who brings the building and its history to life. Learn about landmark cases, notable justices, and fascinating facts that have shaped the highest court in the nation.

Senate and House Office Buildings (Pass by)

Pass by the Senate and House office buildings and learn about the workings of Congress. Your guide will share insights into the history, architecture, and role these iconic buildings play in shaping American legislation.

Capitol Hill (Pass by)

Explore the heart of American democracy on our 2-Hour Capitol Hill walking tour! Visit the U.S. Capitol and see the Rotunda, Crypt, and National Statuary Hall, then step into the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress (note: closed Mondays and 8 AM tours, guests will visit the Capitol Museum instead). Along the way, pass by the U.S. Supreme Court as well as other notable landmarks, including the Senate and House of Representatives office buildings, while learning about their history, landmark cases, and key facts from your live guide.

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.

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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    1 First St NE
    • 1 First Street Northeast
    • 20543, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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    United States Botanic Garden
    • 100 Maryland Avenue Southwest
    • 20001, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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