U.S. Capitol Tour with Library of Congress or Capitol Museum Discount Tickets

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.

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Redemption Instructions

MEETING LOCATION (depends on tour time selected at checkout) 9AM, 11:30AM, 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 - Please meet across the street from the Supreme Court building, located at 1 First Street NE. 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. 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 Guided Tours, (202) 498-2346

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

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

Entry inside the U.S. Capitol building

See Thomas Jefferson’s original library

Entry to the Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed on Mondays)

Exclusion

Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

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