Folger Shakespeare Library tours and tickets

Folger Shakespeare Library questions, answered

What is the best tour of Folger Shakespeare Library?

Ghosts of D.C. - Walking Tour is the highest ranked option, scoring 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 353 traveler reviews, from $15 per person. We rank 7 experiences at Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington DC, and New York and Washington Self Guided Narrated Tours with AI and Washington DC Neighborhoods Personalized Self-Guided App Tour are the closest alternatives.

How much do Folger Shakespeare Library tickets and tours cost?

$5 is the lowest entry price we track, on Washington DC Neighborhoods Personalized Self-Guided App Tour. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions cost more, and prices move with the date and time slot you pick. Folger Shakespeare Library itself is free to enter, so you are paying for the guide, transport or timed access.

How long should I spend at Folger Shakespeare Library?

The experiences we rank run about 26.9 hours on average, from short timed-entry visits to half-day guided tours that pair Folger Shakespeare Library with other Washington DC highlights. Allow extra time for security lines at peak hours.

Is Folger Shakespeare Library worth visiting?

Folger Shakespeare Library holds a 4.6 out of 5 traveler rating from 359 reviews. Across the 7 bookable experiences we rank here, the top score is 75 out of 100, which reflects sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, price fairness and cancellation flexibility rather than marketing copy.

Can I cancel a Folger Shakespeare Library booking?

7 of the 7 experiences we rank here offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The cancellation window is shown on each experience page before you book.

Where is Folger Shakespeare Library?

Folger Shakespeare Library is in Washington DC, United States at 201 E. Capitol St. SE, Washington DC, 20003. Meeting points for guided experiences are on the voucher after booking, and most sit within easy reach of public transport.

What else is there to do near Folger Shakespeare Library?

Washington is the rare city where the headline attractions cost nothing and the scarce resource is access. Timed entry to the Smithsonian museums, Capitol and White House tours, and the night monument runs by bike or bus are what fill up. Our ranking rewards operators who secure the passes themselves rather than telling you to sort it out at the door. Outty ranks every Washington DC experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, grouped into most popular, top rated, family friendly, food and drink, culture and nightlife, so you can build the rest of the day around your Folger Shakespeare Library slot.