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Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the US Capitol Building with a Noted Historian in Washington DC, 4-Night S

Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the US Capitol Building with a Noted Historian in Washington DC, 4-Night S

Item Number
107
Estimated Value
5000 USD
Opening Bid
2050 USD  -  Item Has a Reserve

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Item Description

Private Tour of the US Capitol Building “The Most Famous Building in the World” - You and a guest will tour The Capitol with the Chief Guide of the US Capitol Historical Society and dine at a famous Capitol Hill restaurant.  Valid one year from event date subject to availability.

Included on your half-day tour on Capitol Hill:
•   Visit the Houses of Congress.
•   View famous historic spots: the Rotunda, Statuary Hall, the Old Senate and Old Supreme Court Chambers, and the Crypt.
•   See famous artwork throughout the building.
•   Discuss history with a knowledgeable and engaging historian.
•   Visit your Congressman’s and Senators’ Capitol Hill offices.
•   Explore the new half-billion-dollar Capitol Visitor Center.
•   Visit the fabulous Library of Congress, as seen in the movie National Treasure.
•   Dine among insiders at a famous Capitol Hill restaurant (cost of the meal is not included).

Beyond the public’s standard experience, your unique experience will be guided by historian Steve Livengood. He has spent more than 40 years studying and observing the Congress and its activities, the Presidents who have come and gone, and the workings of the most successful democratic society in human history.  

There is so much to see and do in Washington, DC, that you can’t see it all in just one day. Here are some additional suggestions of free and interesting things to do in the area:

Tour the other Houses of Government:  the White House & the US Supreme Court
Explore the Smithsonian Institution & Museums
Tour the National Mall, Monuments & Memorials
Take a walk through Georgetown
Explore Mount Vernon

Hyatt Regency Washington DC - Enjoy a four-night stay at this property providing easy access to all the attractions of our nation's capital from an ideal location in the heart of this popular downtown neighborhood. This is the premier luxury hotel in downtown Washington, DC. Valid one year from event date subject to availability.

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