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Lonely Planet Experiences: American Politics & Debate on Capitol Hill Tour

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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Overview

Get an insider take on DC politics, history, and landmarks on a 2-hour walking tour of the Capitol Hill neighborhood that concludes in a beloved local pub or cafe. You’ll see the US Capitol Building, the Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress while chatting about current American politics and policy along the way. This 2-hour Capitol Hill walking tour is limited to 12 people for a personalized experience and offers an up-to-date immersion in America’s historic capital city.
  • Explore a political neighborhood with a local
  • See government landmarks
  • Join a fun, lively debate
  • Small group ensures personal service
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Make your way to a central location in Capitol Hill to meet a guide and small group for a 2-hour intro to the heart of America's capital city. 

You’ll pass key DC landmarks on an engaging route, but the guide will also offer a chance to jump into the debate about American history and politics (bring your opinions, and come ready for an easy-going, friendly discussion).

Take in the US Capitol Building, the Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress, then head up one of the most historic streets in the city. You’ll also visit Eastern Market, the Old Navy Hospital, and the Marine Barracks, the oldest post of the United States Marine Corps. See where Washington, DC movers and shakers get together outside the office, and learn about the changes that the neighborhood and city have undergone through the years.

Finish the tour in Barrack’s Row, the city’s oldest commercial district, where you’ll duck into a local pub or cafe to keep the conversation going.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Capitol Hill
Learn about the founding of Washington DC and the Federal government in front of the Capitol Building.
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Supreme Court
Snap a photo of the Supreme Court as we discuss the structure of the Federal government and the separation of powers.
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Library of Congress
Walk through the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress and admire the Gilded Age-era architecture, as well as rare books on display throughout the different exhibits (closed on Sunday)
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Folger Shakespeare Library
Hear about the Folger family and their generosity in providing Americans access to Shakespeare’s works.
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Eastern Market
Walk through historic Eastern Market and discover some of the local vendors that make this area unique.
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Marine Barracks Washington, 8th and I
Hear about the namesake for 8th St. aka Barracks Row and how the neighborhood has evolved since the Barracks’ construction in 1801.
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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Lonely Planet Experiences: American Politics & Debate on Capitol Hill Tour?
A:
The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Lonely Planet Experiences: American Politics & Debate on Capitol Hill Tour.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Lonely Planet Experiences: American Politics & Debate on Capitol Hill Tour?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Lonely Planet Experiences: American Politics & Debate on Capitol Hill Tour.
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What is the maximum group size during Lonely Planet Experiences: American Politics & Debate on Capitol Hill Tour?
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This activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Lonely Planet Experiences: American Politics & Debate on Capitol Hill Tour.

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Lively debate and very informative , highly recommended for first time visitors to the Capital
nrew2019
, Jan 2020
Both Steve B and his able assistant Sam made this tour a memorable one. Lively political debate with all questions answered frankly and an excellent insight into both the buildings on Capitol Hill and the state of American political dialogue to-day. For a first time visitor to the Capital keen to learnt more about American politics and understand more about the history of the buildings this is highly recommended , shame it did not last longer! Thank you Steve B and Sam.
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ronnas425
, Jul 2018
It was not what I expected. We walked a bit like follow the leader for the first hour then stopped in one pub.
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Our guide, Ana, really gave a...
david b
, Aug 2017
Our guide, Ana, really gave a local's perspective in a town not know for its locals. It was easy to forget the neighborhoods were like like any other city, expect when you turn around, there was the Capitol building
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