Guided Capitol Hill with U.S. Capitol & Library of Congress Entry
DC Guided Tours
4.1
Peter_S
79 days ago
I signed up for this tour the night before based purely on the reviews and time availability. Dewayne was my tour guide and he was able to answer every question I had inside and outside thoroughly. Loved the tour. I got lucky in so far as I was the only one on this tour and I got a private walk through the grounds with Dewayne. It was awesome. My favorite part was the dome and justice on top. Learned a lot I highly recommend this tour. Dewayne was awesome.
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.
Departure Point
- 8am Tours: Please meet across the street from the Supreme Court building, located at 1 First Street NE.
- 9am, 11:30am, 2pm Tours: Please meet at the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory at 100 Maryland Avenue SW.
- Our Tour ends at the Library of Congress
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: United States Botanic Garden100 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington DC, District of ColumbiaGuests meet directly across the street from the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory, one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America, founded by Congress in 1820, located at 100 Maryland Avenue SW.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: U.S. CapitolWashington DC, District of ColumbiaInside the U.S. Capitol: Guests go through security, have a short break, watch the orientation film, and then join the official guided tour with headsets. Typical rooms include the Crypt, Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall; sometimes the Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chambers. The Rotunda fresco “The Apotheosis of Washington” is 180 feet above the floor; the Crypt was originally intended for Washington’s burial. *The government has the right to close or to cancel any tour inside the US Capitol without advanced notice to us. Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutesStop At: Peace MonumentPeace Monument/Peace Circle – commemorates naval deaths of the Civil War; figures “Grief” and “History."Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Ulysses S. Grant MemorialU.S. Capitol Grounds West, Washington DC, District of ColumbiaOne of the largest equestrian statues in the world; sculptor took 20 years to complete.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Library of Congress101 Independence Ave SE, , Washington DC, District of ColumbiaLibrary of Congress (closed on Mondays and 8am tours): After being escorted to the tunnel, guests use timed-entry passes to walk straight into the Jefferson Building, widely considered the most beautiful building in Washington. Highlights include: – The Gutenberg Bible – 1 of only 3 perfect vellum copies in existence. – The Great Hall – a soaring Italian Renaissance-style atrium with marble columns, mosaics, gold leaf, and murals by leading artists. – The Main Reading Room – viewed from upper observation deck, this is the iconic circular reading room seen in countless films. – Putti and carvings – cherubic figures representing arts and sciences line the balustrades – Architectural firsts – the Jefferson Building was the first public building in DC designed for electric lighting and one of the first to use a comprehensive climate-control system.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Supreme CourtFirst Street NE, , Washington DC, District of ColumbiaPass by US Supreme Court with a live guide who will give you details of the history of the high court with key cases and facts around them. Duration: 1 minuteStop At: Capitol HillFirst St and East Capitil St NE, , Washington DC, District of ColumbiaGuided walking tour through Capitol HillDuration: 1 minuteAdditional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- U.S Capitol is closed on Sundays
- Library of Congress is closed on Mondays and 8am Tours (travelers will visit the Capitol Museum on this day of the week and tour time instead)
- Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt, and old house chambers of the US Capitol building
- Pass by the Supreme Court, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Senate Office, Peace Monument and Peace Circle
- 2-Hour Morning or Afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill
- Entry inside the U.S. Capitol building
- See Thomas Jefferson’s original library
- Entry to the Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed on Mondays)
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
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.
Departure Point
- 8am Tours: Please meet across the street from the Supreme Court building, located at 1 First Street NE.
- 9am, 11:30am, 2pm Tours: Please meet at the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory at 100 Maryland Avenue SW.
- Our Tour ends at the Library of Congress
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: United States Botanic Garden100 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington DC, District of ColumbiaGuests meet directly across the street from the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory, one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America, founded by Congress in 1820, located at 100 Maryland Avenue SW.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: U.S. CapitolWashington DC, District of ColumbiaInside the U.S. Capitol: Guests go through security, have a short break, watch the orientation film, and then join the official guided tour with headsets. Typical rooms include the Crypt, Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall; sometimes the Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chambers. The Rotunda fresco “The Apotheosis of Washington” is 180 feet above the floor; the Crypt was originally intended for Washington’s burial. *The government has the right to close or to cancel any tour inside the US Capitol without advanced notice to us. Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutesStop At: Peace MonumentPeace Monument/Peace Circle – commemorates naval deaths of the Civil War; figures “Grief” and “History."Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Ulysses S. Grant MemorialU.S. Capitol Grounds West, Washington DC, District of ColumbiaOne of the largest equestrian statues in the world; sculptor took 20 years to complete.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Library of Congress101 Independence Ave SE, , Washington DC, District of ColumbiaLibrary of Congress (closed on Mondays and 8am tours): After being escorted to the tunnel, guests use timed-entry passes to walk straight into the Jefferson Building, widely considered the most beautiful building in Washington. Highlights include: – The Gutenberg Bible – 1 of only 3 perfect vellum copies in existence. – The Great Hall – a soaring Italian Renaissance-style atrium with marble columns, mosaics, gold leaf, and murals by leading artists. – The Main Reading Room – viewed from upper observation deck, this is the iconic circular reading room seen in countless films. – Putti and carvings – cherubic figures representing arts and sciences line the balustrades – Architectural firsts – the Jefferson Building was the first public building in DC designed for electric lighting and one of the first to use a comprehensive climate-control system.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Supreme CourtFirst Street NE, , Washington DC, District of ColumbiaPass by US Supreme Court with a live guide who will give you details of the history of the high court with key cases and facts around them. Duration: 1 minuteStop At: Capitol HillFirst St and East Capitil St NE, , Washington DC, District of ColumbiaGuided walking tour through Capitol HillDuration: 1 minuteAdditional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- U.S Capitol is closed on Sundays
- Library of Congress is closed on Mondays and 8am Tours (travelers will visit the Capitol Museum on this day of the week and tour time instead)
- Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt, and old house chambers of the US Capitol building
- Pass by the Supreme Court, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Senate Office, Peace Monument and Peace Circle
- 2-Hour Morning or Afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill
- Entry inside the U.S. Capitol building
- See Thomas Jefferson’s original library
- Entry to the Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed on Mondays)
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Mark_J
What should’ve been a fabulous first turned into a not so much! I booked and some how the date got changed from tomorrow to today. Not sure if you’ve had this happen to you but whatever it was an accident. I contacted them right away as the tour was only an hour and a half after my erroneous booking. They don’t even bother to respond to meet request to change days be care full when you book heaven forbid you should make a mistake all
Wanted was to do The tour the next day!
Jean_N
The visit was canceled Because the shut down I want to have a refund . What is the procedure to have a refund
Peter_S
I signed up for this tour the night before based purely on the reviews and time availability. Dewayne was my tour guide and he was able to answer every question I had inside and outside thoroughly. Loved the tour. I got lucky in so far as I was the only one on this tour and I got a private walk through the grounds with Dewayne. It was awesome. My favorite part was the dome and justice on top. Learned a lot I highly recommend this tour. Dewayne was awesome.
Deanna_M
Rochelle was a terrific guide. She was knowledgeable and fun, and very accommodating to our little group. Thankyou!
Jack_F
I have booked with viator all over the world. This tour was up to the standard I expect. Our guide was friendly and most informative.