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Visit the buildings and institutions that define this city during a 2.5-hour, semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour welcoming up to 8 guests. We’ll talk politics and history as we trace Washington DC’s evolution from a swamp to the capital of one of the world’s most influential nations.
Check Availability✓ Semi-Private Walking Tour
✓ Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
✓ Duration 2.5 Hours
✓ Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests Maximum
✓ Passes to the House of Representatives and or the Senate Provided by guide at the end of the tour.
✕ Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
✕ Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
✕ Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
✕ Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate (unguided)
45 min
Just east of the Capitol you will visit the U.S Supreme Court, the highest court within the hierarchy of courts in many legal jurisdictions. Completes in 1935, you will be able to enjoy the Court’s stunning exterior whilst learn about all the history and tradition tied to it. Disclaimer: The Supreme Court of the United States is a public institution and may close without prior notice.
45 min
Afterwards you will visit the Library of Congress, the research library that officially serves the U.S Congress and is considered the national library of the United States. The oldest federal cultural institution in the United States, the 1897 Thomas Jefferson building reveals an Italian-Renaissance style architecture. Inside one of the main highlights includes the beautiful circular main reading room with its 160ft ceiling.
45 min
Inside the Capitol lies the U.S Capitol Visitor Centre, a large underground addition to the Capitol complex, which serves as a gathering point for up to 4000 tourists and an expansion space for the US Congress. Here you will be informed about the unique characteristics of the House, the Senate and U.S legislative process, as well as learn about the history and development of architecture of the Capitol. Our guide will end the tour providing access passes (and information about security protocols) for the visitor’s galleries of the current chambers for the House of Representatives and or the Senate, to be seen at your leisure. Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate (unguided)
Meet outside of Capitol South metro station at 1st and C street SE Capitol South Metro Station