Capitol Hill Tour with US Capitol & Library of Congress Admission
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Take a guided tour of Capitol Hill including entry to US Capitol and Library of Congress (*Note: during government shutdown, travelers will visit building exteriors only).
Inside the U.S. Capitol:
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 Crypt was originally intended for Washington’s burial.
Library of Congress (self-guided after Capitol):
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, the Great Hall, Main Reading Room, Putti and carvings, and Architectural firsts – the Jefferson Building was the first public building in Washington designed for electric lighting and one of the first to use a comprehensive climate-control system.
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Facilities
Free cancellation
Mobile voucher accepted
2 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Admission to Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed on Mondays)
- 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
- See Thomas Jefferson’s original library
- Admission to U.S
- Capitol building
Not included
- All Fees and Taxes
Where you'll meet
Please meet at the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory at 100 Maryland Avenue SW.
Operated by
Signature Tours of DC
Important information
Wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Waking: 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.. NOTE: During the government shutdown, travelers will visit the exterior of the Capitol and Library of Congress only
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