U.S. Capitol Tour with Library of Congress or Capitol Museum

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. Plan to meet 15 min prior to tour start time. Guide will meet you next to a large planter located outside the conservatory in the Terrace Garden, which is a paved courtyard near the entrance.

Return Details

• Our Tour ends at the Library of Congress

Duration
2 hours

Languages Available

• Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington DC, District of Columbia
Guests 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 Available

Stop At: U.S. Capitol
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Inside 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 minutes

Stop At: Peace Monument

Peace Monument/Peace Circle – commemorates naval deaths of the Civil War; figures “Grief” and “History."
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
U.S. Capitol Grounds West, Washington DC, District of Columbia
One of the largest equestrian statues in the world; sculptor took 20 years to complete.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave SE, , Washington DC, District of Columbia
Library 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 minutes

Stop At: Supreme Court
1 First St NE, , Washington DC, District of Columbia
Pass 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 minute

Stop At: Capitol Hill
First St and East Capitil St NE, , Washington DC, District of Columbia
Guided walking tour through Capitol Hill
Duration: 1 minute

Additional 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)
• Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the US Capitol building
• Bags larger than 18" wide x 14" high x 8.5" deep are not permitted inside the US Capitol building

Inclusions

• 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)

Exclusions

• Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Redemption Instructions
MEETING LOCATION (depends on tour time selected at checkout)

9AM, 11:30AM, 2PM TOURS - Please plan to meet 15 min prior to tour start time outside the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory at 100 Maryland Avenue SW. Your Guide will meet you next to a large planter located outside the conservatory in the Terrace Garden, which is a paved courtyard located right near the Conservatory entrance. The planter is a large, grey urn shape with a small tree inside, and is a focal point in the garden area so easy to identify. An image of the planter has been added to the tour listing for reference.

8AM TOURS - Please meet across the street from the Supreme Court building, located at 1 First Street NE.

IMPORTANT
Not permitted inside the US Capitol building:
- Outside food and beverages
- Bags larger than 18" wide x 14" high x 8.5" deep
- Aerosol containers
- Weapons
- Laser pointers
- Animals
- Bottles, cans, food/beverage containers (open, empty containers allowed)
- Non-aerosol spray
- Creams, lotion, perfumes greater than 3.4 oz
- Drones/UAS
*List is subject to change and at the discretion of the U.S. Capitol. Please refer to their website for the up to date or full list of prohibited items.

There will be standing and walking during this tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as much of the tour is outdoors. DC can be very hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Umbrellas and layers are recommended.

Tours provided by: Signature Tours/DC Guided Tours, (202) 498-2346

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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