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First Street SE, Washington DC, 20004, USA
Get your discount tickets for the Capitol Hill, Supreme Court & Library of Congress Tour 12ppl Max, save up to 14% !
Overview
Visit the buildings and institutions that define this city during a 2.5-hour, semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour welcoming up to 8 guests. We’ll talk politics and history as we trace Washington DC’s evolution from a swamp to the capital of one of the world’s most influential nations.
Meeting and Pickup
Meet outside of Capitol South metro station at 1st and C street SE Capitol South Metro Station
Redemption Instructions
• TOUR MEETING POINT: Meet outside of Capitol South metro station at 1st and C street. SE Capitol South Metro Station. • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code) • Recommended Dress: Comfortable and weather appropriate Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time. Babylon Tours DC: 1(917)999-0380 If calling from outside North America dial 0019179990380 babylontoursinfo@gmail.com www.BabylonTours.com
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Just east of the Capitol you will visit the U.S Supreme Court, the highest court within the hierarchy of courts in many legal jurisdictions. Completes in 1935, you will be able to enjoy the Court’s stunning exterior whilst learn about all the history and tradition tied to it.
2. Afterwards you will visit the Library of Congress, the research library that officially serves the U.S Congress and is considered the national library of the United States. The oldest federal cultural institution in the United States, the 1897 Thomas Jefferson building reveals an Italian-Renaissance style architecture. Inside one of the main highlights includes the beautiful circular main reading room with its 160ft ceiling.
3. Inside the Capitol lies the U.S Capitol Visitor Centre, a large underground addition to the Capitol complex, which serves as a gathering point for up to 4000 tourists and an expansion space for the US Congress. Here you will be informed about the unique characteristics of the House, the Senate and U.S legislative process, as well as learn about the history and development of architecture of the Capitol. Our guide will end the tour providing access passes (and information about security protocols) for the visitor’s galleries of the current chambers for the House of Representatives and or the Senate, to be seen at your leisure. Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate (unguided)
Inclusion
Semi-Private Walking Tour
Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
Duration 2.5 Hours
Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests Maximum
Passes to the House of Representatives and or the Senate Provided by guide at the end of the tour.
Exclusion
Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate (unguided)
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets
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
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A maximum of 12 people per tour allowed
Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
Reviews
4.5
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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