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2 Hours Book Store Tour in Capitol Hill

U.S. Capitol

Beskrivelserne vises på engelsk.

  • 2 t 15 min
  • Gratis afbestilling indtil 24 t før
  • Guidet på engelsk
  • Straks bekræftet

Højdepunkter

Discover literary treasures by walking through Capitol Hill. The tour will also include passing by sites like the U.S Capitol and Library of Congress. The tour begins on H St, a vibrant neighborhood for restaurants and entertainment. We will begin with a visit to Solid State, a black-owned independent bookstore featuring a diverse selection of fiction and non-fiction titles. Grab a coffee or tea (included), and we will take a 25 minute walk (or Uber based on weather conditions, which will be included in the price). Next, East City -Is an independent women bookstore founded by local bibliophile Laurie Gillman, followed by Capitol Hill Books, a quaint bookstore with many rooms, including rooms like the Mystery Room, the Cultural Closet and the Weird Section Lastly, you can continue to enjoy vendors and food at DC’s landmark, Eastern Market. The tour will end here, and you will have time to enjoy the market on your own.

Inkluderet

Det er inkluderet

  • Soda/Pop

Ikke inkluderet

  • books/magazines found at the bookstores

Rute

  1. We will begin with a visit to Solid State, a black-owned independent bookstore featuring a diverse selection of fiction and non-fiction titles, an extensive children’s book and young adult section, and a selection of stationery and gifts that appeal to customers of all ages. Solid State Books also offers a variety of community programs. Here you will be able to grab a water/soda which will be included, from this bookstore we will take a 15-20 minute walk (or Uber based on weather conditions, which will be included in the price) where you will see more of the Capitol Hill including neighborhoods and beautiful architecture. During our walk we will see The Capitol (brief stop), The Supreme (brief stop) Court and Library of Congress (pass by)

    45 min

  2. We will be sure to walk by the U.S capitol for pictures

    10 min

  3. Get the camera ready for a photo op of the grand columns of the Supreme Court building and its steps

    10 min

  4. East City -Is an independent women bookstore founded by local bibliophile Laurie Gillman the quaint space offers a collection of books as well as small unique gifts including some for kids.

    25 min

  5. Capitol Hill Books -Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood since 1991. A quaint bookstore with many rooms, includes sections like the Mystery Room, the Cultural Closet and the Weird Section.

    25 min

  6. Eastern market is located in the historic heart of Capitol Hill. A premier place for fresh food and art. Since the tour will end here, feel free to stop and spend more time.

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Afbestilling

Gratis afbestilling indtil 24 timer før oplevelsen starter, med fuld refusion.

Godt at vide

Mødested
Meet outside the front of the book store. The book store can be reached by public bus (circulator) or by using the metro (union station stop) is the closest but still requires a 10-15 minute walk). A taxi or an Uber can also be used.
Afhentning
Alle mødes ved startstedet; der er ingen afhentning.
Billettype
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Gruppestørrelse
Op til 4 rejsende
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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Washington DC

  • Its from-price is 20% below the median of the 767 experiences we list in Washington DC.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Washington DC

Washington, DC is the US capital, a planned city on the Potomac, with a National Mall of monuments and museums and cherry trees in spring.

Washington was planned as a capital in the 1790s, with broad avenues radiating from the Capitol. The National Mall stretches from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, past the Washington Monument and the Reflecting Pool. Memorials to Jefferson, Franklin Roosevelt and Martin Luther King Jr stand around the Tidal Basin, where cherry trees bloom in late March or early April. The White House stands just north of the Mall.

Top-ranked sights in Washington DC: The White House, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial.

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