US Capitol & Library of Congress Tour with Supreme Court, Senate

US Capitol & Library of Congress Tour with Supreme Court, Senate

By Signature Tours of DC

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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.

During the tour, travelers will be able to visit inside the U.S. Capitol Building. Entry inside the Library of Congress or Capitol Museum will also be available during checkout.

Activity location

U.S. Capitol
- East Capitol St NE & First St SE,
- 20004, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

1 First St NE
- 1 First Street Northeast
- 20543, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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2pm Capitol + Library Congress

2h
English

Monday Tours: Library of Congress is closed on Mondays, travelers will instead spend extra time at US Capitol and visit the Capitol Museum.
Capitol + Library Congress: 2-Hr Capitol Hill Walking Tour with Entry into the U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Buildings (Capitol Museum on Mondays)
Starting point:
United States Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 14:00

Price details

P 4,780.24 x 1 AdultP 4,780.24

Total

9am Capitol + Library Congress

2h
English

Monday Tours: Library of Congress is closed on Mondays, travelers will instead spend extra time at US Capitol and visit the Capitol Museum.
Capitol + Library Congress: 2-Hr Capitol Hill Walking Tour with Entry into the U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Buildings (Capitol Museum on Mondays)
Starting point:
United States Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

P 4,780.24 x 1 AdultP 4,780.24

Total

11:30am Capitol + Library

2h
English

Monday Tours: Library of Congress is closed on Mondays, travelers will instead spend extra time at US Capitol and visit the Capitol Museum.
Capitol + Library Congress: 2-Hr Capitol Hill Walking Tour with Entry into the U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Buildings (Capitol Museum on Mondays)
Starting point:
United States Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 11:30

Price details

P 4,780.24 x 1 AdultP 4,780.24

Total

What's included, what's not

Admission and Guided Tour inside the U.S. Capitol building
Entry to Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed Mondays or 8am)
Stop outside the US Supreme Court, Senate Offices, House of Representative Offices
Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt and old house chambers in the US Capitol
See Thomas Jefferson’s original library and Gutenberg Bible
2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill, the center of American politics
Gratuities

Know before you book

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
Waking: 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.
Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.

Activity itinerary

Capitol Hill (Pass by)

Explore the heart of American democracy on our 2-Hour Capitol Hill walking tour! Visit the U.S. Capitol and see the Rotunda, Crypt, and National Statuary Hall, then step into the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress (note: closed Mondays and 8 AM tours, guests will visit the Capitol Museum instead). Along the way, pass by the U.S. Supreme Court as well as other notable landmarks, including the Senate and House of Representatives office buildings, while learning about their history, landmark cases, and key facts from your live guide.

U.S. Capitol

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

Inside the U.S. Capitol: Step inside one of the most iconic buildings in the country and experience the history of American democracy up close. After a brief orientation and film, you’ll join an official guided tour. Explore highlights like the Crypt, the grand Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall, with occasional access to the historic Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chamber. Look up to admire “The Apotheosis of Washington,” a breathtaking fresco soaring 180 feet above, and stand in the Crypt, originally intended as George Washington’s final resting place. This immersive visit offers a powerful glimpse into the stories, architecture, and legacy at the heart of the United States. *The government has the right to close or to cancel any tour inside the US Capitol without advanced notice to us.

Library of Congress

20m
Admission ticket included

Library of Congress (closed Mondays; 8 AM tours, guests will visit Capitol Museum instead): Step inside the Jefferson Building, widely celebrated as the most beautiful building in Washington, D.C. Using timed-entry passes, guests are escorted through a tunnel and right into a world of art, history, and architectural splendor. Highlights of the tour include: The Gutenberg Bible – one of only three perfect vellum copies in existence. The Great Hall – a soaring Italian Renaissance-style atrium adorned with marble columns, intricate mosaics, gold leaf, and murals by leading artists. The Main Reading Room – viewed from the upper observation deck, this iconic circular space has appeared in countless films. Putti and carvings – charming cherubic figures representing the arts and sciences line the balustrades. Architectural firsts – the Jefferson Building was the first public building in D.C. designed for electric lighting and among the first to feature a comprehensive climate-control system.

Supreme Court

10m
Admission ticket not included

Stop outside the U.S. Supreme Court with a live guide who brings the building and its history to life. Learn about landmark cases, notable justices, and fascinating facts that have shaped the highest court in the nation.

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial (Pass by)

Pass by Ulysses S. Grant Memorial

Senate and House Office Buildings (Pass by)

Pass by the Senate and House office buildings and learn about the workings of Congress. Your guide will share insights into the history, architecture, and role these iconic buildings play in shaping American legislation.

Location

Activity location

U.S. Capitol
- East Capitol St NE & First St SE,
- 20004, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

1 First St NE
- 1 First Street Northeast
- 20543, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
United States Botanic Garden
- 100 Maryland Avenue Southwest
- 20001, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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