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This guided tour on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. covers the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress in one go. Your Capitol tickets are reserved in advance, so you can head inside without worrying about entry and see the Rotunda, National Statuary Hall and the Crypt. A historian guide who lives in Washington D.C. explains the history and significance of these three landmarks in an easy-to-follow way. Groups are limited to 16 people, and the tour ends at the United States Botanic Garden, the longest continuously operating botanic garden in the U.S.

Meet at the Folger Shakespeare Library
and walk around Capitol Hill
The tour starts at the Folger Shakespeare Library, one block east of the Capitol, where you get your first full view of the Capitol dome. Walk the Capitol grounds with your guide, visit the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress, and learn how these three landmarks form a single complex.
The Library of Congress includes a guided tour of about 1 hour, and at the Supreme Court you have about 30 minutes for photos.
Explore inside the Capitol with pre-reserved tickets

Your Capitol tickets are already arranged, so there is no need to worry about reservations or availability. Inside, a Capitol docent guides you through the Rotunda, National Statuary Hall and the Crypt. The Capitol guided tour lasts about 2 hours.
After the visit, your historian guide rejoins you to connect what happened in these spaces with why Washington still works the same way today. You then head to the west side of the Capitol overlooking the National Mall.
Finish at the United States Botanic Garden

Finally, walk to the United States Botanic Garden, the longest continuously operating botanic garden in American history. Explore the garden with your guide for about 30 minutes, and the tour ends here.
※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Folger Shakespeare Library
201 East Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Meeting point information:
The tour starts at the Folger Shakespeare Library, one block east of the Capitol. The tour ends at the United States Botanic Garden (100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA).
201 East Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA