Iconic Capitol Hill Architecture Tour
2 h
Instant confirmation
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington DC, DC 20002-4214
We'll begin our tour in the massive Great Hall of Union Station, once the largest train station in the world. This crossroads of Presidents, diplomats, and politicians have seen the drastic transformation, from inaugurations to World Wars, and even a runaway train!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Columbus Memorial Fountain, Union Station Plaza, Washington DC, DC
After exploring the heights and depths of Union Station, we'll proceed past the Freedom Bell and Columbus "Fountain" to the steps of the Supreme Court.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Supreme Court, First Street NE, Washington DC, DC 20003
we'll take in the imposing facade and learn about the architecture, history and design of the home of our Judicial branch of government.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: U.S. Capitol, East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington DC, DC 20004
We'll get great photo opportunities on the East side of the U.S. Capitol Building, and talk all about the tumultuous history of this icon of Washington.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC, DC 20540
We'll be heading inside the breathtaking Library of Congress. We'll delve into the elaborate design of the Great Hall and Main Reading Room, and even peruse Thomas Jefferson's own books.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, East Plaza of the Capitol Between Constitution and Independence Avenues, Washington DC, DC 20515
Then it's through the underground tunnel to the U. S. Capitol Visitors Center, to finish at the feet of a true to scale 19ft tall replica of the Statue of Freedom.
Duration: 25 minutes
Read more
Show less
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington DC, DC 20002-4214
We'll begin our tour in the massive Great Hall of Union Station, once the largest train station in the world. This crossroads of Presidents, diplomats, and politicians have seen the drastic transformation, from inaugurations to World Wars, and even a runaway train!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Columbus Memorial Fountain, Union Station Plaza, Washington DC, DC
After exploring the heights and depths of Union Station, we'll proceed past the Freedom Bell and Columbus "Fountain" to the steps of the Supreme Court.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Supreme Court, First Street NE, Washington DC, DC 20003
we'll take in the imposing facade and learn about the architecture, history and design of the home of our Judicial branch of government.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: U.S. Capitol, East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington DC, DC 20004
We'll get great photo opportunities on the East side of the U.S. Capitol Building, and talk all about the tumultuous history of this icon of Washington.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC, DC 20540
We'll be heading inside the breathtaking Library of Congress. We'll delve into the elaborate design of the Great Hall and Main Reading Room, and even peruse Thomas Jefferson's own books.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, East Plaza of the Capitol Between Constitution and Independence Avenues, Washington DC, DC 20515
Then it's through the underground tunnel to the U. S. Capitol Visitors Center, to finish at the feet of a true to scale 19ft tall replica of the Statue of Freedom.
Duration: 25 minutes
Included
- Local guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Wheelchair accessible
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
85%
Original
35%
You may also like
See all 21 Collections
Click to discover other experiences
See all
Collections
Monuments & Memorials
41 Activities
Collections
Nightlife
42 Activities
Collections
By bus
32 Activities
Collections
Arlington national cemetery
20 Activities
Collections
Original
15 Activities
Collections
Citypass
4 Activities
Collections
City tour
160 Activities
Collections
Mount Vernon
14 Activities
Collections
White House
6 Activities
Collections
Segway
14 Activities