Capitol Hill Tour: Explore Library of Congress Highlights
4.9
40 Ratings
Washington
Embark on a captivating Capitol Hill tour and explore the highlights of the Library of Congress. Discover fascinating stories, trivia, and iconic buildings like the Capitol and Supreme Court.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Supreme Court - From the outside, your guide will talk about the Supreme Court Building.
- Library of Congress - Your guide will bring you inside this beautiful architectural wonder to explore Thomas Jefferson’s personal library collection, an original Gutenburg Bible, the Main Reading Room overlook and more.
- U.S. Capitol - Your guide will explain the US Capitol’s significance, architecture and history before bringing you inside for a docent led tour.
What's Included
- Professional Licensed Guide
- Tickets to the Library of Congress and US Capitol
What's Not Included
- Pick up/ Drop off
Additional Information
This captivating exploration of Capitol Hill animates the political heart of Washington DC with tales and interesting facts. Our tours of Capitol Hill and the Library of Congress allow you to experience the pinnacle of ‘the Hill.’
Originally named Jenkins Hill, it was perceived as the perfect site for constructing our House of Congress. With the expanding governmental assets and personnel, structures such as the Library of Congress’ Jefferson Building, Supreme Court Building, and Congressional office edifices were established here.
This excursion includes entry to both the Library of Congress and the Capitol Building and, where feasible, the Supreme Court.
Be prepared to go through security screening twice. Please note that our tickets have fixed timings and if you face any delays during security checks, the team will have to continue without you. Despite having tickets for entry, there will be a queue to go through the security screening.
- The guided expedition lasts for 2 hours followed by an additional 50 minutes for the Capitol Interior Tour.
- Each visitor is required to have a full ticket, regardless of age.
Location
1 Constitution Ave NE
Constitution Avenue Northeast
Meet at the corner of 1st St NE & Constitution Ave NE, outside Reserve Organization of America (this is a private building; please don't loiter on the steps/balcony. We meet on the sidewalk in front). There are no restrooms at tour start. We do NOT meet at the Capitol Visitor Center.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(40 Ratings)
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Ruth_o
Apr 20, 2024
Library of Comgress - Dan was knowledgeable, friendly and excited to tell us about the Library of Congress and sights along the way! It was very enjoyable
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Judy_m
Apr 14, 2024
Wonderful experience - I really enjoyed my tour guide "Eli" he was very knowledgeable and friendly. I liked the way he explained the history and pointed out structures and things we didn't want to miss.
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Karen_w
Apr 9, 2024
Filled with pride! I love my country! - Just being inside the Capitol was such a thrill, I felt an overwhelming sense of pride and unity as I stood there and took it all in with my family. It broke my heart to think of what happened there on J6. Our nation’s Capitol is simply beautiful!! The tour guide was very knowledgeable!!
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Marko
Mar 27, 2024
Very informative and fun tour - Absolutely recommend this tour! It was very informative and fun..Our guide Ingeborg was also a local, so she could share a lot of information about living in DC also..it was also well timed..at the end you do Capitol tour with internal guide which was also very good..i also visited both House and Senate galleries after the tour by myself and had a bite in their cantine..so it is basically 4/5h tour..
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Vincent_h
Mar 19, 2024
good intro to the Capitol and nearby landmark buildings - Our guide Eli was very knowledgeable and well-informed, and he had interesting anecdotes about not only the Capitol, Library of Congress, and Supreme Court buildings, but also the grounds and the House and Senate buildings nearby. Supreme Court isn't open on weekends, so that was a bit underwhelming, but the beauty and grandeur of the interior of the Library of Congress and the Capitol building, both inside and out, more than made up for it. It's a good value for the time and money we spent.
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Mcgrath_g
Mar 16, 2024
Great tour - Real nice tour. We enjoyed our time hearing about the Capital. John Z. did a great job. Thanks.......
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Kaylie
Mar 15, 2024
Amazing tour!! - I attended a tour through my university’s trip to D.C, and I could not have been more impressed! Our tour guide was Dan, and he was incredible! When I first looked at the monuments, I felt as if I was stunned by their beauty and overall appearance. However, Dan gave such an amazing explanation of the background and significance of the monuments and places we visited that I felt as if I was able to feel the history and importance as we walked around the sights. This paired with Dan’s friendly personality gave for an unforgettable experience. My partner and I asked him a ton of random questions and he answered all of them with a detailed explanation. I could not recommend these tours enough! We will totally be back soon, and we will be booking another tour!
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Celiarx5512tw
Mar 6, 2024
Wonderful Tour - 5/5 most definitely! Beca was very informative. She answered all of our questions and led us through the coolest part of the tour, The Library of Congress! Highly recommend this company!
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Mrigendrar2024
Mar 4, 2024
Captivating Capitol Hill Tour: A Journey Through History and Power" - recently had the pleasure of experiencing the Capitol Hill Tour in Washington, D.C., and it truly exceeded my expectations. Our knowledgeable guide, whose passion for history was palpable, provided insightful commentary throughout the tour. The Capitol Hill Tour is a must-do for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the foundations of the United States.
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Arlene_g
Mar 23, 2024
Highlight of our day at the Congressional Library and our Capitol. - The Library of Congress is beautiful and not to be missed. The history provided by our guide was fascinating. Our tour was completed by visiting our Capitol.
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