Overview

World class private tour, completely controlled by you!

Come see the best sights in Capitol Hill, at your leisure! Commentary by Tony Spadafora, Certified Master Guide Tony Spadafora takes you off the beaten path to discover gems hidden among the sites Washington. DC. As a teacher, scout leader, and businessman, he has been making DC Memorable since 1983!

Starting at Union Station, We will explore Washington, DC's most authentic neighborhood for a few blocks. The neighborhood once housed everyone from Lincoln to confederate spies in the Old Capitol Prison. We will see the bar the Senate spared, and the only State Embassy in Washington. The largest collection of Shakespeare's folios in the world. We will see the Supreme Court and the East Front of the Capitol as we approach the world's largest library, it features everything from carved Italian marble to the latest high-tech: electric light

Description

Stop At: Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20002

Washington Union Station is one of the country’s first great union railroad terminals. Designed by renowned architect, Daniel Burnham, the station opened on October 27, 1907 and was completed in April 1908.

Your guide will give you a deep dive on the history behind this station, and how it contributed to DC the rest of America's history

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, 1 Columbus Circle Northeast, Washington, DC 20002, USA

The administrative headquarters of the federal judiciary.

Your guide will talk about who Thurgood Marshall was and his contribution to Capitol Hill and America's history!

Pass By: Stanton Park, 6th street northeast &, 226 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

Come discover the former President Obama's DC neighborhood.

Your guide will point out where he lived along with lots of cool stories about his time there!

Stop At: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, 1411 W St SE, Washington, DC 20020, USA

Welcome to the former home of the famous Frederick Douglas!

Here your guide will show you the history behind Fredrick Douglass, his connection with President US Grant, and so much more!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E Capitol St SE, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20003

The world's largest Shakespeare Library!

Here your guide will show you the rich history this library has in capitol hill along with some cool Shakespeare history and facts!

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Florida House, Capitol Hill, Washington DC, District of Columbia

Welcome to the only state embassy in DC, the Florida House (embassy)

Your guide will show you why this place exists, and how it functions today. Some extra benefits if you are coming from Florida!

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument House and Museum, 144 Constitution Ave NE, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20002

The Belmont Paul Women’s Equality Monument, maintained by the National Park Service. It was the headquarters of the National Women’s Party, and commemorates the Suffragists’ struggle for women’s right to vote.

Your guide will show you the rich history behind this place, and its role in history around women's rights and suffrage

Pass By: Supreme Court of the United States, 1 First St NE, Washington, DC 20543, USA

Welcome to the world famous Supreme Court!

Your guide will show the history behind this court, how it functions today, and its role in Capitol Hill

Pass By: United States Capitol, Washington, DC 20004, USA

Come witness the United States Capitol and see its amazing architecture.

Your guide explain the history behind the building, and some of the famous speeches held here

Stop At: Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20540

Welcome to the Library of Congress, the world's largest library!

Your guide will show you the history behind this library, and some of the amazing treasures you can find inside!

Duration: 45 minutes