The Original Capitol Hill Small Group Walking Tour - Max 15 ppl
Overview
Do you want to learn about the iconic buildings of Capitol Hill and their complex history? Do you want a guide that will get you past lines, take care of all the reservations, and make historical exploration fun? Do you want a more personal experience than being shoved into a bus with 40 other people?
Then come with us on a small-group guided tour of Capitol Hill, one of the top things to do in DC! With 3 fantastic options, you decide what you want to see and our guide will take care of it all while telling you the stories about America’s political history that often go unheard!
Choose between:
US Capitol + Library of Congress to see the world’s largest library
US Capitol + Supreme Court to explore the highest court in the land
Or 4 Capitol Hill Attractions for an even more exclusive experience to see the Capitol, Library of Congress, Supreme Court, and the rarely seen Folger Shakespeare Library
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Admission to the Library of Congress (with Library Option)
- Small-Group (15 guests or less) for a more personalized experience
- View part of Thomas Jefferson’s original collection of over 6,000 books (with Library Option)
- Learn the history of the Supreme Court (interior with Supreme Court Option)
- Professional Guide
- Admission inside the U.S. Capitol Building
- Reserved access to a Capitol guide led tour of historic areas of the Capitol
- Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill in Washington DC
✗ Not Included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Meeting & End Point
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Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please review voucher information after booking as it provides a detailed list of items banned from the Capitol and many other federal buildings. Possession of these items will result in non-admission to the building.
- Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes before tour start time. Tour begins exactly at stated time, entry to buildings are on timed reservations, and group must enter security together, therefore we are unable to accommodate for late arrivals.
- Closest Metro stop: Capitol South (Orange/Blue/Silver Lines) - Exit station using main exit, walk approximately two blocks north on First Street SE.
- The US Capitol and its surrounding complex are in a secure federal operation area and nearby parking is highly restricted. The nearest public parking is located at Union Station approximately .5 mile from meeting location. Alternative modes of transportation are highly encouraged.
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Special Instructions
MEETING LOCATION
Meet your guide at the fountain of Neptune's Court on the street level, outside the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building.
Address for directions:
Thomas Jefferson Building
10 First Street SE
Washington, DC 20540
DAY OF TRAVEL
Tour Guides wear blue name badges that say "Unscripted" and the guide’s name. Guides will arrive at the meeting point 20-30 minutes prior to the tour start time to check guests in. Our guides will text travelers ~1 hour before tour start time so that you may have access to their work number on the day of travel.
RESTRICTED ITEMS
The following items are strictly prohibited in the US Capitol:
• Liquid, including water
• Food or beverages of any kind, including fruit and unopened packaged food
• Aerosol containers
• Non-aerosol spray (Prescriptions for medical needs are permitted.)
• Any pointed object, e.g. knitting needles and letter openers (Pens and pencils are permitted.)
• Any bag larger than 18" wide x 14" high x 8.5" deep
• Electric stun guns, martial arts weapons or devices
• Guns, replica guns, ammunition, and fireworks
• Knives of any size
• Mace and pepper spray
• Razors and box cutters
*There are no storage lockers on site for any bags or items that you cannot bring in.
METRO
Closest Metro stop: Capitol South (Orange/Blue/Silver Lines) - Exit station using main exit, walk approximately two blocks north on First Street SE.
Alternative Stop: Union Station (Red Line) - .5 miles
PARKING
The US Capitol and its surrounding complex are in a secure federal operation area and nearby parking is highly restricted. The nearest public parking is located at Union Station approximately .5 mile from meeting location. Alternative modes of transportation are highly encouraged.