DC: US Capitol & Library of Congress/Supreme Court Guided Tour

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DC: US Capitol & Library of Congress/Supreme Court Guided Tour

By Cornerstone Tours

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3h
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Overview

Join us for America's 250th Birthday on capitol hill! Discover the heart of American democracy, and pick from our 2-hour and 3-hour Capitol Hill experience — including timed entry tickets to both the U.S. Capitol and the Library of Congress, fully handled for you.

Beginning at the iconic U.S. Supreme Court, guests take in the building's exterior before continuing on to explore the exterior of the Capitol itself. From there, the experience moves indoors at the Library of Congress, the largest library on earth, where guests explore the Jefferson Library, the Gutenberg Bible, the breathtaking Main Reading Room, and more.

Next, guests travel the connecting tunnels — walked daily by senators and congressmen — emerging at the Capitol Visitor Center, where famous statues and remarkable stories await. The experience ends in an official tour of the U.S. Capitol, including the stunning Capitol Rotunda.

Let us handle the stressful part for you, and enjoy a seamless experience of Capitol Hill!

Activity location

Supreme Court
- First Street NE,
- 20003, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Florida House
- 1 2nd Street Northeast
- 20002, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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3 hr Capitol + Library

3h
English

Reserved Entry!: we have done the hard work for you - this tour includes Timed entry tickets to the US Capitol and Library of Congress
Duration: 3 hours

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

P 3,188.54 x 1 AdultP 3,188.54

Total

20% off

What's included, what's not

Languages Offered: English
Expert Tour Guide
Maximum of 15 guests
Reserved Entry to the U.S. Capitol
Reserved Entry to the Library of Conress

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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Capitol Hill (Pass by)

Your experience begins on Capitol Hill! Walk between The Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and the Capitol of the United States.

Supreme Court

Standing across from the Capitol, the Supreme Court's marble façade and iconic columns have guarded American justice since 1935. This is where landmark decisions — from Brown v. Board to Roe v. Wade — shaped the nation. Look up at the inscription above the entrance: 'Equal Justice Under Law.' Few phrases carry more weight in American history.

U.S. Capitol

1h
Admission ticket included

Few buildings on earth carry the weight of this one. The Capitol has housed Congress since 1800, and inside the Rotunda, guests find themselves standing beneath one of the most breathtaking interiors in the world. Nearly 180 feet above, Constantino Brumidi's Apotheosis of Washington — a nearly 5,000 square foot fresco painted in 1865 — watches over all who enter. Eight monumental paintings line the walls, each capturing a defining moment in America's founding story. Designed to inspire awe, the Capitol Rotunda has been doing exactly that for over two centuries.

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

30m
Admission ticket included

Beneath the Capitol's east plaza lies one of Washington's best kept secrets — a 580,000 square foot underground visitor center that welcomes over 3 million guests a year. This is your gateway to the heart of American democracy, housing exhibition halls, historic artifacts, and the original plaster cast of the Freedom statue that crowns the Capitol dome. Before we head inside, take a moment to look up — that dome took over 10 years to complete and was finished during the Civil War, a deliberate symbol that the Union would endure.

Library of Congress

1h
Admission ticket included

Just steps from the Capitol sits the largest library in the world, and arguably its most beautiful building. The Library of Congress holds over 170 million items — from Thomas Jefferson's personal book collection to the first map to use the name 'America.' Guests who step inside the Great Hall are often stopped in their tracks by the breathtaking Beaux-Arts interior, a jaw-dropping mosaic of marble, murals, and gilded detail that rivals any museum in the world. More than a library, this is the nation's memory — and every American has a membership.

Location

Activity location

Supreme Court
- First Street NE,
- 20003, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Florida House
- 1 2nd Street Northeast
- 20002, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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