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Private tour in Washington DC Timothy W
Library of Congress Inside and Out
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Thanks for visiting this page! I'm a former civics and museum educator and own a small tour company here in Washington, DC. I love using this great American city to teach about the built environment and U.S. history; with a focus on narrative storytelling and local DC history. I have twenty years of practice in experiential education and specialize in small group, outdoor walking tours. Typically I host groups sized 10 people or fewer on walking tours. However, if you have a larger group and already have a bus, I can act as a step-on guide. Please message for rates and details. As a full time tour provider, I often work with families, other small businesses, couples, and individuals. Please bring the kids. I write for ages 10 years and up for monument tours, and 12 and up for all others. Come as you are, I'm here to make your trip worthwhile and fun! I look forward to working with you. - Tim District of Columbia Tour Guide License #TGL 12565 Listed tours are walking tours.
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Architectural Gem of Washington
Overview of your Washington Dc tour
Explore the literal and mythical origins of the Library of Congress, one of the world's largest libraries and the main research arm of the U.S. Congress. Tour the Jefferson Building, a stunning 225 year-old homage to books and a bustling research center. First, we'll explore the exterior, then venture inside to what is arguably the most remarkable interior of a public building in the U.S., rivaling the Capitol itself. Learn the Library's extraordinary history, including its remarkable recovery from a catastrophic early U.S. disaster. After experiencing the unusual and engaging fountain, we'll head inside to see the amazing Great Hall and Reading Room. While exhibitions rotate, we'll explore the two main ones and see Jefferson's actual books! Along the way, we'll discover architectural and artistic details, nods to dozens of writers and artists, the Gutenberg Bible, and much more.
Your Washington Dc tour itinerary
-Meet at cafe across the street from the Library. -Explore the unique head sculptures on the outside of the building -- 10 min -Explore any outdoor exhibitions (spring and summer time only) -- 10 mins -Grand fountain (outside) -- 10 mins -Enter the Library (tickets provided by me) -- 5 mins -Great Hall -- 20 mins -Gutenberg Bible -- 5 mins -Reading Room from above -- 20 mins -Thomas Jefferson book collection --15 mins -Explore special exhibition -- 15 mins -Gershwin Room -- 10mins -The end!
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Type: Walking
This is a walking tour in and around one building.
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210 2nd Street Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia, 20003, United States
Le Bon Cafe, a small cafe near the Library. You do not need to enter the cafe. I will be outside.
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