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Guided Capitol Hill with US Capitol and Library of Congress Entry

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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.

What's Included

  • 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
  • Entry to US Capitol building
  • All Fees and Taxes
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Independence Avenue Southeast
Washington, DC 20540, USA

What To Expect

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.
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Ulysses S. Grant Memorial (Pass By)

One of the largest equestrian statues in the world; sculptor took 20 years to complete.
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Peace Monument (Pass By)

Peace Monument/Peace Circle – commemorates naval deaths of the Civil War; figures “Grief” and “History."
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U.S. Capitol

Inside the U.S. Capitol: Guests go through security, have a short break, watch the orientation film, and then join the official guided tour with headsets. Typical rooms include the Crypt, Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall; sometimes the Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chambers. The Rotunda fresco “The Apotheosis of Washington” is 180 feet above the floor; the Crypt was originally intended for Washington’s burial.*The government has the right to close or to cancel any tour inside the US Capitol without advanced notice to us.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Library of Congress

Library of Congress (self-guided after Capitol): After being escorted to the tunnel, guests use timed-entry passes to walk straight into the Jefferson Building, widely considered the most beautiful building in Washington. Highlights include:– The Gutenberg Bible – 1 of only 3 perfect vellum copies in existence. – The Great Hall – a soaring Italian Renaissance-style atrium with marble columns, mosaics, gold leaf, and murals by leading artists. – The Main Reading Room – viewed from upper observation deck, this is the iconic circular reading room seen in countless films. – Putti and carvings – cherubic figures representing arts and sciences line the balustrades – Architectural firsts – the Jefferson Building was the first public building in DC designed for electric lighting and one of the first to use a comprehensive climate-control system.
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1 minute • Admission Ticket Included

Supreme Court

Pass by US Supreme Court with a live guide who will give you details of the history of the high court with key cases and facts around them.
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1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

Capitol Hill

Guided walking tour through Capitol Hill
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1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided Capitol Hill with US Capitol and Library of Congress Entry?

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 (EST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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What's Included

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  • 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
  • Entry to US 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)
  • 2-Hour Morning or Afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill
  • All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please Note: The Library of Congress is closed on Mondays. Travelers will visit Capitol Museum instead on Mondays.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers

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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 (EST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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