CAPITOL HILL TOURS: 

AMERICA'S TEMPLE TO DEMOCRACY

Where

Meet us on the corner of 1st and C Street, SE across the street from the Capitol South Metro Station.

Duration 

Our walking tour lasts approximately 2 hours. 

Price 

There is no fixed price. Our informative guides work on a tips-only basis, which guarantees a high quality experience. 

Metro Station

The closest metro station is Capitol South on the Orange/Blue/Silver line. Metro's Trip Planner website will help you navigate your ride.  

Reservations

Reservations are required. Groups of 10 or more must schedule private tours.   

WHAT SIGHTS WILL YOU ENCOUNTER ON OUR TOUR?

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

Come visit the U.S. House of Representatives, which is part of the federal government’s legislative branch tasked with passing federal laws. The 435 representatives in the House proportionally reflect the population of the 50 states with each representative serving a two-year term. 

SENATE

Behold the meeting chambers of the U.S. Senate, the smaller body of Congress. There are 100 Senators in the Senate with two Senators representing each state with an equal voice. Senators serve six-year terms with one third of the Senate up for election every two years. 

SUPREME COURT

Visit the court with the power to check that the actions of the President, Congress and state governments abide by the U.S. Constitution. Nine justices sit on the Supreme Court and receive 5,000 requests for hearing each year. The Court hears less than 150 cases in any given year.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Come take in the beauty of the largest library in the world that includes the personal library of Thomas Jefferson purchased in 1815 for $23,950. The Library of Congress is not only the largest with over 158 million items, but also the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States founded in 1800. The library acts as the research arm for the U.S. Congress.  

CAPITOL BUILDING 

Gain an in-depth understanding of the meeting place of the United States legislature. Our guides will ensure that you receive a free pass for a tour of the inside of the Capitol building commencing after the end of the Tours for Humanity Capitol Hill segment.  

Tours For Humanity             P.O. Box 681, Arlington, VA 22216             Tel: (202) 780-4544