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Washington DC Tour: Explore Iconic Landmarks
5.0
128 Ratings
Washington
Explore the iconic buildings and institutions that shape this city on a 2.5-hour, semi-private guided walking tour, accommodating up to 8 guests (with a maximum of 12 participants). Delve into politics and history as we journey through Washington DC’s transformation from a swamp to the capital of a global powerhouse.
Explore the iconic buildings and institutions that shape this city on a 2.5-hour, semi-private guided walking tour, accommodating up to 8 guests (with a maximum of 12 participants). Delve into politics and history as we journey through Washington DC’s transformation from a swamp to the capital of a global powerhouse.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Supreme Court - Just east of the Capitol you will visit the U.S Supreme Court, the highest court within the hierarchy of courts in many legal jurisdictions. Completes in 1935, you will be able to enjoy the Court’s stunning exterior whilst learn about all the history and tradition tied to it.
- Library of Congress - Afterwards you will visit the…
- Supreme Court - Just east of the Capitol you will visit the U.S Supreme Court, the highest court within the hierarchy of courts in many legal jurisdictions. Completes in 1935, you will be able to enjoy the Court’s stunning exterior whilst learn about all the history and tradition tied to it.
- Library of Congress - Afterwards you will visit the Library of Congress, the research library that officially serves the U.S Congress and is considered the national library of the United States. The oldest federal cultural institution in the United States, the 1897 Thomas Jefferson building reveals an Italian-Renaissance style architecture. Inside one of the main highlights includes the beautiful circular main reading room with its 160ft ceiling.
- U.S. Capitol Visitor Center - Inside the Capitol lies the U.S Capitol Visitor Centre, a large underground addition to the Capitol complex, which serves as a gathering point for up to 4000 tourists and an expansion space for the US Congress. Here you will be informed about the unique characteristics of the House, the Senate and U.S legislative process, as well as learn about the history and development of architecture of the Capitol.
Our guide will end the tour providing access passes (and information about security protocols) for the visitor’s galleries of the current chambers for the House of Representatives and or the Senate, to be seen at your leisure.
Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate (unguided)
What's Included
- Semi-Private Walking Tour
- Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
- Duration 2.5 Hours
- Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests
- Passes to the House of Representatives and/or the Senate Provided
- Semi-Private Walking Tour
- Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
- Duration 2.5 Hours
- Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests
- Passes to the House of Representatives and/or the Senate Provided
What's Not Included
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
- Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate (unguided)
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
- Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate (unguided)
Additional Information
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 12 people per…
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 12 people per tour allowed
- Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
Location
Capitol South Station
First Street Southeast
Meet outside of Capitol South metro station at 1st and C streetÂ
SE Capitol South Metro Station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Karen
Apr 25, 2025
Great communication from guide, interesting information. - Our guide gave us great communication where to meet to start. The information was very interesting . Great tour to visit capitol hill.
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635christiank
Apr 24, 2025
An amazing tour experience - This couldn't have been a better tour experience. I was very impressed with our tour guide Leigh's breadth and scope of knowledge about history which made our experience fun, educational and memorable. Leigh had amazing energy and kept the group engaged with fun and insightful stories throughout the tour while keeping us on schedule. I highly recommend this tour.
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V5196hwlarrys
Apr 21, 2025
FIRST CLASS EXPERIENCE - MORE ENLIGHTENED ABOUT DC AND PARTICULAR TO THE 3 AREAS WE TOURED. - INFORMATION SHARED BY OUR GUIDE MADE THE EXPERIENCE SO MUCH BETTER. SHE WAS ALWAYS TRYING TO PUT HERSELF IN OUR SHOES AND SHARE WHAT SHE FELT WE WOULD ENJOY. ACCESS TO THE BUILDINGS ALLOWED US TO TAKE GREAT PICTURES WE WILL BE ABLE TO LOOK BACK ON AND CONTINUE TO ENJOY.
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Spdypackerz
Apr 16, 2025
*We* got a "Rock star" Tour Guide today (may you and *your* friends or family be so lucky!) - Where shall I begin? Our guide, Leigh, is a "rockstar" among tour guides: Not only is Leigh well-prepared for her job by being knowledgeable (yes, down to specific dates and details, dropping historical tidbits like tasty morsels literally all along our paths as we walked from building to building, and even while we had to sometimes wait in lines), but she was a patient soul, taking time when appropriate to answer specific questions from individual members of our group.
As a recently retired educator I instantly picked up on Leigh's wide command of US history, as well as in her kindness toward individual tour members:
* In listening well,
* In showing gentleness toward those in our group for whom English is not his/her first language, and
* In showing discernment by not speaking in a partisan fashion when referring to various historical events, nor to specific Supreme Court justices, past or present. (Leigh easily could have used inflammatory language, yet instead chose to simply give us historical facts.) What a pleasure -- yes, even a real delight! -- to soak up the information that she has accumulated over *years* (20 something, if I'm recalling correctly) of leading these tours.
How I wish there were a way to sign up for one of these tours by specifically *requesting* Leigh! (If there were such a way, it is not readily apparent on the tour website, nor on the link that we used via Tripadvisor.com; perhaps there will be a way in the future to at least make a *request* for a specific tour guide...hint, hint! 😉)
Although my friend and I both have advanced degrees and absolutely *love* books, we also *loved* how Leigh was 100% comfortable and skillful in explaining things to the elementary students who graced our group, too.
For anyone reading this review wondering if this tour is for you, I'd say, "Go for it!" (And I have received zero compensation for simply sharing an amazing experience that we had today -- just to be perfectly clear!)
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Z5817cdcarolh
Apr 12, 2025
Great! - Maureen our guide was great! Maureen was knowledgeable and kept the tour moving. This tour covers 3 prominent must see sights, I highly recommend this tour.
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Shonal321
Apr 12, 2025
Good Tour - You are able to visit all these places on your own but the tour guide helps to make it efficient and was able to share some great knowledge.
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Diane
Apr 10, 2025
Major sites well done! - Amanda our tour guide was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, caring and sociable. She gave us the best information about the Capitol, Supreme Court and Library of Congress. What a great tour. Thanks!
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Dayhana
Apr 9, 2025
Amazing experience - Amanda was amazing. We were running late and she helped us find her. Very detailed and right to the point. Small group made it very convenient
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S5197ujandreas
Apr 9, 2025
A great guided tour on Captiol Hill - I had a great experience with Babylon Tours. It was a manageable group size and a tour guide who knew a lot and so could bridge the time in the queue well. Thanks to their organization, we were able to see all the buildings in a row. She pointed out special features to us.
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Claudia1313c
Apr 8, 2025
Fantastic Solo Trip! - This guided tour of Capitol Hill, the Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress was a highlight of my trip. Our guide, Tim, was exceptional – knowledgeable, genuinely funny, and incredibly accommodating. He went above and beyond, even texting us beforehand with helpful tips about expected lines and the chilly weather, allowing us to prepare. Be ready for some walking and potential waiting, but the experience is well worth it. The absolute best part was Tim himself; his many anecdotes and the rich history he shared truly brought these iconic landmarks to life and made the experience feel significant. I definitely recommend this tour and will absolutely request Tim as my guide again in the future!
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