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The Architecture of Argument: A DC Self-guided Walking Tour

Washington DC, USA
  • 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
    • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
    • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
    • App for Android and iOS
    • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
    • Smartphone and headphones
    • Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
    • Food and drink
    • Transportation

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
      1st St SE, Washington, DC 20515, USA

      The tour begins at the Capitol Visitor Center entrance on the east front of the U.S. Capitol. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

    End point

    • Washington Union Station - Main Entrance
      40 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

      The tour ends at Washington Union Station - Main Entrance, 40 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002.

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 07/28/2026 - 08/29/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    Itinerary

    United States Capitol (Pass By)

    Supreme Court of the United States (Pass By)

    Library of Congress (Pass By)

    Folger Shakespeare Library (Pass By)

    Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument (Pass By)

    Hart Senate Office Building (Pass By)

    Dirksen Senate Office Building (Pass By)

    Russell Senate Office Building (Pass By)

    Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building (Pass By)

    Washington Union Station - Main Entrance (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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