Washington, DC: Capitol Hill and Library of Congress Tour
ID: GYG420415-761909
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Enjoy a "Top of The Hill" experience by visiting Capitol Hill, the Library of Congress, the Supreme Court building, and the Congressional offices on this guided walking tour, including entry tickets.
Immerse yourself in the political center of Washington, DC with a guided walking tour, including entry tickets to the Library of Congress and Capitol Building. Feast your eyes on the Supreme Court building and Capitol Hill and learn about the country's legislative and judicial branches.
Begin your tour at the top of "the Hill" and hear fascinating anecdotes and trivia from your local guide about the country's extensive law and legal system. Originally named Jenkins Hill, understand how this area quickly expanded to become the epicenter of American government and politics.
Then it's time to visit the Library of Congress, the national library of the United States, and the oldest federal cultural institution in the country. Proceed to the Capitol Building to marvel at its neoclassical style and iconic architecture, while your guide details its rich history.
Before concluding your tour, walk by the Supreme Court building, known as "The Marble Palace", and the surrounding Congressional office buildings.
Highlights
- Step back in time to learn about the history of American law and politics
- Enjoy insider knowledge and engaging trivia and facts from a local guide
- Marvel at the stunning books and manuscripts hidden in the Library of Congress
- Take a photo outside the iconic Capitol Building before stepping inside
- Learn how Jenkins Hill evolved into the epicenter of modern American politics
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour includes 1-2 miles of walking
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Meet your guide outside the Dirksen Senate Office Building at 1st and Constitution Ave NE. Your guide will be by the small security hut dressed in orange.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
