Both Vernon and Ron were top notch!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Reserved Entry and Guided Tour of the Library of Congress (this is closed on Mondays).
- Expert Tour Guide
- Reserved entry to the U.S. Capitol for an exclusive docent-guided tour
Excludes
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Your esteemed tour guide will be waiting to welcome you at the bottom of the front steps of the Supreme Court, near the sidewalk.
Itinerary
Step inside the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, widely considered one of the most beautiful public buildings in the United States. As the largest library in the world, this Gilded Age architectural masterpiece is a true monument to human knowledge.
Here is an engaging description for the United States Capitol, tailored perfectly for your "Washington DC: Capitol Hill Guided Tour with Entry Tickets" listing: United States Capitol Description Discover the epicenter of American democracy with an immersive visit to the United States Capitol, one of the most architecturally impressive and historically significant buildings in the world. As you step beneath its iconic cast-iron dome, your guide will navigate you through the storied halls where the nation's laws are made. Highlights of your interior visit will include the awe-inspiring Rotunda, adorned with masterful frescoes and historical paintings, the intriguing crypt originally built for George Washington, and the National Statuary Hall.
Stand before the majestic marble columns of the Supreme Court of the United States, the ultimate arbiter of American law. Known affectionately as the "Marble Palace," this awe-inspiring neoclassical temple was designed to reflect the profound dignity and authority of the judicial branch.
We explore the sprawling grounds of the Capitol complex, we'll pass by the impressive Senate and House Office Buildings—the true engines of American legislation.
As we journey through the heart of the nation's capital, we'll take in the sweeping, iconic vistas of the National Mall. Affectionately known as "America's Front Yard," this historic, tree-lined expanse stretches all the way from the steps of the Capitol Building to the Lincoln Memorial.
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The guide Veron is a fountain of knowledge and was incredibly entertaining Couldn’t have anyone better give you the history and make it come to life Topped off with being able to sit in the house and the senate
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **5 Stars – Outstanding Capitol Hill Tour with Rochelle!** **Title: Rochelle Made Our Washington, DC Capitol Hill Tour Unforgettable!** We had an absolutely fantastic experience on the Washington DC Capitol Hill Guided Tour, and a huge part of that was our incredible tour guide, Rochelle! From beginning to end, Rochelle was outstanding. Her knowledge of Washington, DC, American history, and the Capitol was truly impressive. She has a wonderful personality, a great sense of humor, and a natural ability to make history come alive. Rather than just giving us facts and dates, she shared interesting stories and details that made the entire experience both educational and entertaining. Rochelle was extremely professional, friendly, patient, and genuinely passionate about what she does. She made everyone feel welcome, kept the tour engaging, and took the time to answer questions. You could tell she truly enjoys sharing her knowledge with visitors. We've been on many guided tours over the years, and Rochelle definitely stands out as one of the best guides we've experienced. She turned what could have been just another sightseeing trip into a memorable experience. If you're visiting Washington, DC, I highly recommend this Capitol Hill tour, and if you're lucky enough to get Rochelle as your guide, you're in for a real treat! Thank you, Rochelle, for an amazing experience. You are a true asset to your tour company, and you deserve every one of these five stars! Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
had an excellent experience touring Capitol Hill! Our tour guide, Rochelle, was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and engaging throughout the entire tour. She did a fantastic job explaining the history, architecture, and significance of the Capitol while sharing interesting facts that made the experience even more enjoyable. What I appreciated most was Rochelle’s enthusiasm, friendly personality, and ability to make the tour both educational and entertaining. She genuinely seemed passionate about what she does, and it really showed throughout the experience. It was a great opportunity to learn more about our nation’s history and government while exploring such an iconic landmark. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Washington, D.C., and if you get the opportunity, definitely ask for Rochelle! She made the experience memorable and well worth it. Five stars!
This tour was amazing! Our guide was very informative and helpful, this trip was well worth the time ❤️
Had an amazing experience and tour with Vernon! The experience was totally worth it and covered everything we wanted to see and more! Must do while in DC.
Thank you for a great tour. Vernon is a great guide.
Vernon was amazing and would highly recommend!!
Great experience, the tour guide Vernon was very knowledgeable and provided us with the best experience
Vernon is the best! A+ on the tour and his knowledge. He spent a lot of time with us explaining everything in detail.
Very informational and funny tour. Can recommend the Tour a 100%.
The tour was great. Diana was very knowledgeable, nice and fun. She was able to answer all our questions. Would definitely recommend
Diana was amazing, a veritable fount of knowledge and passion for history. We highly recommend her and the tour.
Diana was amazing and had great information! Loved the whole tour!
Tour was perfect … and tourguide Vernon was incredible. Looked like he knew every single person in the building and showed us much more than tour includes. Thank you.
Very friendly and informative..... Vernon knows everyone!!
Excellent Vernon was great. Loads of knowledge and cheer.
Rochelle was an awesome tour guide. She knows her stuff.
Our guide Rochelle was fabulous! Very knowledgeable, she was passionate about the history of the capital building. We really learned a lot about how our kind of government is run.
Rochelle was absolutely amazing. Me and my family had an amazing experience. It didn’t even feel like 3 hours and she was so knowledgeable, you could tell she really loved her job. I honestly wish she offered a national mall tour as well. 10/10 experience for us.
Vernon was FABULOUS! He was so knowledgeable and friendly! I recommend him and this tour to anyone!
Rochelle was an informative and really friendly guide. We enjoyed our time with her
Vernon was a great tour guide! He has inside stories from working in the Capitol for many years.
Great time! Informative and engaging :)
Fascinating tour. Vernon was sensational.
Vernon was a great guide and we had an amazing experience. I highly recommend and would do again!
Vernon was amazing! Pretty nice and willing to help and answer questions :)
Vernon did a great job explaining everything. Very knowledgeable! Definitely got my steps in.
We had a great time and learned a lot. Vernon was wonderful.
Vernon was great and very informative
The three hour tour was well worth the money. The tour guide gave a LOT of information.
Our tour and guide, Rochelle, were awesome! We saw the Capitol Crypt, Rotunda and Statuary Hall plus the Library of Congress. Rochelle kept our group moving and was knowledgeable to answer all our questions. We would highly recommend her and this tour. Great value for the price paid.
Rochelle was so incredible and we had such a great time. It took about 3 hours, and not a moment was I bored. Even if you don’t enjoy history, this is something you’ll enjoy, in my opinion.
Diana was excellent and this was so great - much better than if we had tried to go it alone - cannot say enough good things about the experience - totally worth the cost and nicely paced!!!
Our guide was charming, helpful, informative, and even helped us gain access to additional locations within the capital complex to enhance our tour. We came here for my mother's birthday, and it was a highly fulfilling experience. Diana did a wonderful job.
Vernon kept the group engaged and captivated with interesting historical facts and little known details that had people on self guided tours passing by and wishing they had signed up for this one. The price was more than fair and the tour was lengthy but never boring. The crowds are not an issue because the inside of the capital is run like a well oiled machine and filters groups through easily. If you want to learn about the capital and be surprised by how awesome it is, sign up.
Vernon was great! I love how explained everything we needed to do in detail. Great tour.
Concise and enjoyable and knowledgeable.
Vernon was so fun and passionate about what he does. We learned so much and appreciated his interactions with the staff at that sights.
Cool stories, very knowledgeable
Vernon did an excellent job. We really appreciated it, and he was beyond helpful. He even went and got tickets to the floors on our behalf!
Great experience with Vernon. How he remembers all the dates etc… Very knowledgeable and made history come to life with his own personal experience
We had Vernon as a guide who promptly meet the group at 8.15 on the steps of the Supreme Court. What followed was a fantastic tour of the Capitol Hill building both by Vernon and some official Capitol Hill staff. We were very lucky to go into the House Chamber (the chamber of the House of Representatives) and then onto the Library of Congress. Vernon had a lot of personal insight to the workings of Capitol Hill which really added to the whole experience.
Jen was an amazing tour guide! So much history and info shared!! She had great energy and made everything come to life! Highly recommend!!
Vernon was a wonderful tour guide! He was informative and friendly! We had a great time!
Vernon was an exceptional tour guide. He had vast knowledge and a wonderful personality. His dynamic way made the tour incredibly meaningful and. Oh, how do we get this library card? Wait, we’re not there. He’s doing a, you’re doing a review for him. This is a Google review. And then just you could write
Rochelle was amazing! Knows her history! Lucky your company has her!!
Rochelle is amazing! Great tour well worth it and more!
Great tour with a fantastic tour guide Vernon!
Vernom was Really energetic and passionate to teach about the history of the capitol
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