Washington, DC: Capitol Hill and Library of Congress Tour

Highlights

• Step back in time to learn about the history of the capital city of the USA
• Enjoy insider knowledge and engaging trivia and facts with a local guide
• Marvel at the stunning architecture and art inside the Library of Congress
• Learn about the "highest court in the land" at the US Supreme Court Building
• Take a photo outside the iconic Capitol Building before taking a tour inside

Description

Immerse yourself in the sights of Washington, DC on a guided walking tour. Enjoy entry tickets to the Library of Congress and Capitol Building. View the Supreme Court building and walk on Capitol Hill and learn about the country's legislative and judicial branches.
Begin your tour at the top of "the Hill" and hear fascinating anecdotes and facts about the country's legal system. Originally named Jenkins Hill, find out how this area quickly expanded to become the epicenter of American government and politics.
Walk by the Supreme Court building, known as "The Marble Palace", and the surrounding Congressional office buildings. Tour inside the Library of Congress, the national library of the United States, and the oldest federal cultural institution in the country.
Proceed to the Capitol Building to marvel at its neoclassical style and iconic architecture, while your guide details its rich history. Before concluding your tour, your guide will bring you into the US Capitol Visitor Center to arrange for your tour of the capitol.