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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. During the tour, travelers will be able to visit inside the U.S. Capitol Building. Entry inside the Library of Congress or Capitol Museum will also be available during checkout.
Meeting and Pickup
9am, 11:30am, 2pm Tours: Plan to meet 15 min prior to tour start time outside the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory at 100 Maryland Avenue SW. Your Guide will meet you next to a large planter located outside the conservatory in the Terrace Garden, which is a paved courtyard near the entrance.
End Point
Our Tour ends at the Library of congress.
Redemption Instructions
MEETING LOCATION 9am, 11:30am, or 2pm Tours: Please plan to meet 15 min prior to tour start time outside the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory at 100 Maryland Avenue SW. Your Guide will meet you next to a large planter located outside the conservatory in the Terrace Garden, which is a paved courtyard located right near the Conservatory entrance. The planter is a large, grey urn shape with a small tree inside, and is a focal point in the garden area so easy to identify. An image of the planter has been added to the tour listing for reference. 8am Tours Only: Meets across the street from the Supreme Court on First Street NE. Please arrive 15 min before tour starts. IMPORTANT Not permitted inside the US Capitol building: - Outside food and beverages - Bags larger than 18" wide x 14" high x 8.5" deep - Aerosol containers - Weapons - Laser pointers - Animals - Bottles, cans, food/beverage containers (open, empty containers allowed) - Non-aerosol spray - Creams, lotion, perfumes greater than 3.4 oz - Drones/UAS *List is subject to change and at the discretion of the U.S. Capitol. Please refer to their website for the up to date or full list of prohibited items. RECOMMENDED 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. Tours provided by: Signature Tours DC, (202)498-2346
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. 2-Hour Guided Walk through Capitol Hill
2. Tour the halls of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building with a live narration by you guide. If you’re a history buff, you will discover they're the largest public collection of knowledge in the world. *Library of Congress is closed on Mondays, and for the 8am tour. Travelers will visit the Capitol Museums on this day of the week and tour start time instead.
3. See the exterior of the Supreme Court. Get a narrated tour of with a live guide who will give you details of the history of the high court with key cases and facts around them.
4. With this tour, you will be offered ticket to get inside the Capitol and visit the Rotunda, the Crypt and old house chambers and other areas of the seat of Congress.
5. Pass by Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
Inclusion
See Thomas Jefferson's original library
Entry to Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed Mondays or 8am)
Stop outside the US Supreme Court, Senate Offices, House of Representative Offices
Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt and old house chambers in the US Capitol
Complimentary Bottled Water
Entry into the U.S. Capitol building
2-Hour Guided Morning or Afternoon Walking Tour of Capitol Hill
Exclusion
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
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
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.
Reviews
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Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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