Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: Supreme Court of the United States 1 First St NE, Washington, DC 20543, USA,District of Columbia,United States 8am Tours Only: Meets across the street from the Supreme Court on First Street NE. Please arrive 15 min before tour starts.Meet at meeting point: United States Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, United States,District of Columbia,United States 9am, 11:30am, 2pm Tours: Plan to meet 15 min prior to tour start time outside the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory at 100 Maryland Avenue SW. Your Guide will meet you next to a large planter located outside the conservatory in the Terrace Garden, which is a paved courtyard located near the entrance.
Attractions and Activities: United States Botanic Garden (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Guests meet directly across the street from the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory, one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America, founded by Congress in 1820, located at 100 Maryland Avenue SW.
Attractions and Activities: United States Capitol (Ticket included) Inside the U.S. Capitol: Guests go through security, have a short break, watch the orientation film, and then join the official guided tour with headsets. Typical rooms include the Crypt, Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall; sometimes the Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chambers. The Rotunda fresco “The Apotheosis of Washington” is 180 feet above the floor; the Crypt was originally intended for Washington's burial. *The government has the right to close or to cancel any tour inside the US Capitol without advanced notice to us. 1 hr(s)30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Library of Congress (Ticket included) Library of Congress (self-guided after Capitol): After being escorted to the tunnel, guests use timed-entry passes to walk straight into the Jefferson Building, widely considered the most beautiful building in Washington. Highlights include: – The Gutenberg Bible – 1 of only 3 perfect vellum copies in existence. – The Great Hall – a soaring Italian Renaissance-style atrium with marble columns, mosaics, gold leaf, and murals by leading artists. – The Main Reading Room – viewed from upper observation deck, this is the iconic circular reading room seen in countless films. – Putti and carvings – cherubic figures representing arts and sciences line the balustrades – Architectural firsts – the Jefferson Building was the first public building in DC designed for electric lighting and one of the first to use a comprehensive climate-control system. 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Supreme Court of the United States (At your own expense) Pass by the Supreme Court building 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Peace Monument (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Peace Monument/Peace Circle – commemorates naval deaths of the Civil War; figures “Grief” and “History."
Attractions and Activities: Ulysses S. Grant Memorial (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) One of the largest equestrian statues in the world; sculptor took 20 years to complete
Attractions and Activities: Capitol Hill (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) 2-hour Morning guided walking tour through Capitol Hill
Attractions and Activities: Senate and House Office Buildings (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Pass by the Senate and House office buildings and learn about the workings of Congress. Your guide will share insights into the history, architecture, and role these iconic buildings play in shaping American legislation.
Guests leave on their own: End the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion Our Tour Ends at the Library of Congress.
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.