Guided tour

Washington: National Mall & Capitol Hill Guided Combo Tour

Activity provider: Babylon Tours DC
Guided tour

Washington: National Mall & Capitol Hill Guided Combo Tour

Activity provider: Babylon Tours DC

From US$ 179.14 per person

Do you want to experience Washington DC like you never imagined? Book a 5-hour combo walking tour of the highlights of the National Mall and Capitol Hill to see the city’s iconic monuments and beating political heart.

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Duration 5 - 5.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Private or small groups available

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy a combination of 2 guided highlights tours with a personal touch
  • Exterior of the Capitol Building and Supreme Court
  • Thomas Jefferson library, featuring a real Gutenberg Bible
  • Visit the Washington Monument & Lincoln Memorial
  • Views of the White House Exterior
  • Choose between Semi-Private group or Private tour options
Full description
Start off with your guide exploring the world-class monuments dedicated to notable figures including George Washington and Abraham Lincoln at the National Mall. Learn about their stories as well as the history behind the many wars immortalized around the National Mall, including World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. You might even catch a glimpse of the president and first lady while passing by the White House.   Next, visit some of the most important places in DC, including the stunning exteriors of the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, and Capitol Hill. Go inside the Thomas Jefferson Library and check out a real Gutenberg Bible. Learn about the judicial system at the Museum of the Supreme Court, and maybe get a peek inside the actual courtroom. There is a possibility to get tickets for a tour of the Capitol’s interior, where politicians and legislatures work tirelessly for the American people. This tour will allow you to see most of the major sights all in one day. Highlights generally include: Lincoln Memorial Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial (the Wall) Washington Monument Korean Veteran's Memorial World War II Memorial Views of the White House  Exterior of the Capitol Exterior of the Supreme Court Museum of the Supreme Court Possible viewing of the Courtroom View of the Main Reading Room of Library of Congress Gutenberg Bible Thomas Jefferson’s library Statue of Freedom Possible tickets to Capitol interior tour
Includes
  • Private or small group tour of no more than 10 people
  • Transport by private vehicle from the National Mall to Capitol Hill
  • 2-hour walking tour of the National Mall
  • 2-hour walking tour of Capitol Hill
  • Wheelchair tours (by request only)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Maximum of 10 people per booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved
  • No large bags or suitcases are allowed on this tour
  • Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can not be visited inside
  • Minimum numbers apply for the small group tour options. Tours run with a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. If the minimum number is not met, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
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March 18, 2023

Product ID: 128253