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Capitol Hill & Library of Congress Highlights Walking Tour (With Tickets)

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Overview

A grand walking tour of Capitol Hill to explore the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and US Capitol. Learn about the country's legislative & judicial branches and step inside with the included entry tickets.

Supreme Court: The tour does not enter, but you will get a full understanding of the judicial branch.

Library of Congress: See an original Gutenberg Bible, view Jefferson's original library collection. Take a peek in the main Reading Room and admire items such as a draft of the Gettysburg Address, handwritten lyrics for “The Sound of Music,” Maya Lin’s drawings for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, original artwork by Stan Lee for the Spider-Man comic.

Capitol Building: Learn about the Burning of Washington and find the best angle for a photo. See the original plaster model of Freedom.

Your guide will secure hard-to-get tickets for the docent-led tour, which brings you into the Crypt, the Rotunda, and the Old House.

What's Included

  • Tickets for the docent-led US Capitol tour inside Capitol Building for after our tour.
  • Tickets to go inside Library of Congress
  • Guided Walking Tour with a Professional Licensed Guide
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Constitution Avenue Northeast
Washington, DC 20002, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Washington, DC 20004, USA

The tour ends at the US Capitol Visitor Center where you will be given tickets to take the docent-led tour inside the Capitol Building. The docent-led tour is about 50 minutes and is included in the 3 hour length of the tour.

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What To Expect

Capitol Hill

We'll see the best photo angle of the US Capitol, stand where the four DC quadrants of DC intersect, and see the press area for Capitol reporters.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Supreme Court

From the outside, your guide will talk about the Supreme Court Building.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Library of Congress

Your guide will bring you inside this beautiful architectural wonder to explore Thomas Jefferson's personal library collection, an original Gutenburg Bible, the Main Reading Room overlook and more.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

House Triangle

When security allows, we'll see the permanent podium on the House side of the Capitol available for press conferences.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

We'll enter the Capitol Visitor Center to see the original model of the Statue of Freedom (the statue on top of the Capitol Dome) and see part of the National Statuary Collection.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

U.S. Capitol

Your guide will explain the US Capitol's significance, architecture and history before bringing you inside for a docent led tour.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Capitol Hill & Library of Congress Highlights Walking Tour (With Tickets)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Tickets for the docent-led US Capitol tour inside Capitol Building for after our tour.
  • Tickets to go inside Library of Congress
  • Guided Walking Tour with a Professional Licensed Guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).

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