US Capitol & Library of Congress with Guided Walk of Capitol Hill
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.
Options
11:30am Tour
What's included in US Capitol & Library of Congress with Guided Walk of Capitol Hill
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Library of Congress
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 there the largest public collection of knowledge in the world
U.S. Capitol
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.
Supreme Court
Stop by the US Supreme Court (exterior only) with a live guide who will give you details of the history of the high court with key cases and facts around them. Great photo opportunities.
Inclusions
- Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt, and old house chambers of the US Capitol building
- Stop by the US Supreme Court (exterior only) for photo opportunities
- Entry to US Capitol
- 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 Guided Walk of Capitol Hill and library of Congress . On Mondays no library of Congress
- All Fees and Taxes
- 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
- Please Note: The Library of Congress is closed on Mondays. Travelers will visit Capitol Museum instead on Mondays.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- meeting point front of the supreme courts across the street from the supreme court on first street
End Points
- Our Tour Ends at the Library of congress. Around a 25 minute walk from our meeting point.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
MEETING LOCATION: 1 First St NE Please meet at the street sign pole located at the corner of First St NE & Maryland Ave NE (located across the street from the Supreme Court building). Your Tour Guide will be waiting here with a sign. Please plan to arrive 20 minutes before tour start time to allow for check-in. 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 Guided Tours, (202)779-4500
