Washington DC: American Politics & Debate on Capitol Hill Tour
2 h
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Stop At: Capitol Hill, First St and East Capitil St NE, Washington DC, DC 20004
Learn about the founding of Washington DC and the Federal government in front of this incredible landmark.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Supreme Court, First Street NE, Washington DC, DC 20003
Snap a photo of the Supreme Court as we discuss the structure of the Federal government and the separation of powers.
Stop At: Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC, DC 20540
Walk through the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress and admire the Gilded Age-era architecture, as well as rare books on display throughout the different exhibits (closed on Sunday)
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E Capitol St SE, Washington DC, DC 20003-1094
Hear about the Folger family and their generosity in providing Americans access to Shakespeare’s works.
Pass By: William Penn House, 515 E Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Walk past the William Penn House and admire the diverse architecture in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, the oldest residential area in the city.
Stop At: Eastern Market, 7th St. & North Carolina Ave SE, Washington DC, DC 20003
Walk thorugh historic Eastern Market and discover some of the local vendors that make this area unique.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Marine Barracks Washington, 8th and I, 8th Street Southeast, Washington DC, DC 20003
Hear about the namesake for 8th St. aka Barracks Row and how the neighborhood has evolved since the Barracks’ construction in 1801.
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Capitol Hill, First St and East Capitil St NE, Washington DC, DC 20004
Learn about the founding of Washington DC and the Federal government in front of this incredible landmark.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Supreme Court, First Street NE, Washington DC, DC 20003
Snap a photo of the Supreme Court as we discuss the structure of the Federal government and the separation of powers.
Stop At: Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC, DC 20540
Walk through the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress and admire the Gilded Age-era architecture, as well as rare books on display throughout the different exhibits (closed on Sunday)
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E Capitol St SE, Washington DC, DC 20003-1094
Hear about the Folger family and their generosity in providing Americans access to Shakespeare’s works.
Pass By: William Penn House, 515 E Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Walk past the William Penn House and admire the diverse architecture in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, the oldest residential area in the city.
Stop At: Eastern Market, 7th St. & North Carolina Ave SE, Washington DC, DC 20003
Walk thorugh historic Eastern Market and discover some of the local vendors that make this area unique.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Marine Barracks Washington, 8th and I, 8th Street Southeast, Washington DC, DC 20003
Hear about the namesake for 8th St. aka Barracks Row and how the neighborhood has evolved since the Barracks’ construction in 1801.
Included
- Local English-speaking guide
Not included
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please dress comfortably and appropriate for the weather, as much of the tour takes place outside.
- Your small group will include a maximum of 12 people.
- This is a family friendly tour; children are permitted to join.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
85%
Original
30%
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Our guide, Ana, really gave a local's perspective in a town not know for its locals. It was easy to forget the neighborhoods were like like any other city, expect when you turn around, there was the Capitol building