Capitol Hill, Supreme Court & Library of Congress Exclusive Tour
Description
Visit the buildings and institutions that define this city during a 2.5-hour private guided walking tour with just you and your guide. 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. Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate at the end of the tour (unguided)
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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. Disclaimer: The Supreme Court of the United States is a public institution and may close without prior notice.
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.
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)
Entry is provided, visit on your own
Admission ticket, explore on your own,
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- 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.
- Disclaimer: The Supreme Court of the United States is a public institution and may close without prior notice.
Reviews(179)
Great tour! Our tour guide Debra was very informative and did a great job of helping us find shade when needed. Highly recommend this.
We had a wonderful experience with a great guide, Kate, who is extremely knowledgeable friendly and very professional. She was able to answer lots of questions that were put to her and made her tour and talk very interesting and informative. Kate Kate for all of the parties needs and interests. I really enjoyable tour which I would highly recommend.
This was well worth the money to be able to get into venues. Jim was personable and passionate about DC. No personal political biases noted.
Kate was very friendly and knowledgeable. She made the experience very relaxing and enjoyable!
Leigh is a wealth of information. The tour was easy going, informative and fun! I would highly recommend it.
Really great tour! Jim was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and answered all of our questions
Very knowledgeable. Worth the tour.
Jim H. Was AMAZING! He was very knowledgeable and the tour was great.
Amanda is an amazing tour guide with so much knowledge of the history of the Capital and Supreme Court buildings. She is kind, friendly, and knows exactly what to highlight throughout the tour. Definitely recommend!!
This tour was much more than we expected. Annemarie, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and truly enjoys what she does.
