National Mall Bus Tour + Capitol Hill Walk with US Capitol Entry

Departure Point

• Please meet at the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory at 100 Maryland Avenue SW.

Duration5 hoursLanguages Available

• 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: 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: U.S. CapitolWashington DC, District of Columbia**NOTE: Due to the ongoing Government Shutdown, travelers will visit the exterior of the US Capitol only until the government resumes. 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 minuteStop At: Library of Congress101 Independence Ave SE, , Washington DC, District of Columbia**NOTE: Due to the ongoing Government Shutdown, travelers will visit the exterior of the Library of Congress only until the government resumes. Library of Congress (self-guided after Capitol): 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: 1 minuteStop 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: White House1600 Pennsylvania Ave, , Washington DC, District of ColumbiaPhoto stop and time to explore outside the White HouseDuration: 15 minutesStop At: National World War II Memorial1750 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC, District of ColumbiaStop at the World War II Memorial stands as a wonderful tribute to the lasting memories of those soldiers that fought in this war.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Jefferson Memorial701 E Basin Dr SW, At the south shore of the Tidal Basin, Washington DC, District of ColumbiaStop at the Jefferson MemorialDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial1850 West Basin Dr SW, , Washington DC, District of ColumbiaA moving tribute to FDR.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bookstore121 West Basin Drive Southwest, Washington, DC 20004A tribute to a legend that fought for civil rights for all.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Lincoln Memorial2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, District of ColumbiaYou will get to walk up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and take pictures.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Vietnam Veterans Memorial5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, District of ColumbiaThis is the most visited landmark in Washington, DC. Be ready to be moved.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Korean War Veterans Memorial10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, District of ColumbiaThis Memorial is a tribute to those that fought in the Korean War. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Tidal BasinWashington DC, District of ColumbiaPass by Tidal BasinDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Washington Monument2 15th St. NW, Washington DC, District of ColumbiaPass by Washington MonumentDuration: Not Available

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Inclusions

• Pass by sites including Washington Monument, National Archives, National Mall, Kennedy Center & more
• 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 Guided Walk through Capitol Hill
• 3-Hour Bus and Walking Tour of National Mall to follow Capitol Hill
• Entry to US Capitol (*during government shutdown, travelers will visit exterior of building only)
• Washington DC Guided National Mall and Capitol Hill Bus and Walking Tour
• Photo Stops at 10 Top Attractions including White House, MLK Memorial, US Capitol & Lincoln Memorial
• Entry to the Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed on Mondays)

Exclusions

• *During government shutdown, travelers will visit exterior of Capitol and Library of Congress only

Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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