Washington DC

Capitol Hill, Supreme Court & Library of Congress Guided Tour

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Small Group Walking Tour of Capitol Hill

From $73.14

Price varies by group size

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover some of Washington DC's most important government buildings on a small-group (or private) tour of Capitol Hill's highlights. Stop outside major buildings, including the US Capitol and the Supreme Court. Go into the main reading room of the Library of Congress, and catch sight of an original Gutenberg Bible. As you go, your guide will share stories and facts you wouldn't encounter on your own.
  • This tour is ideal for Washington DC visitors who are short on time
  • Visit the Library of Congress and see an original Gutenberg bible
  • View sights such as the Capitol Building, Supreme Court, and more
  • Explore with just a small group, or upgrade for a private experience

What's Included

  • Semi-Private Walking Tour
  • Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
  • Duration 2.5 Hours
  • Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
  • Passes to the House of Representatives and or the Senate Provided by guide at the end of the tour.
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
  • Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate (unguided)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Capitol South Station
    355 First St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA

    Meet outside of Capitol South metro station at 1st and C street  SE Capitol South Metro Station 

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

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

What To Expect

Supreme Court

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Library of Congress

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
  • Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Very glad that we chose this tour
Leslie_B, May 2024
Jennifer provided excellent guidance, insight and information. I would not have wanted to navigate the sites without her.
Great Tour Guide
Edward_M, Apr 2024
Access to House and Senate Chambers. Tour guide was well versed and generous with his time. Stayed beyond time of tour.
Brenda was a fantastic...
Ashley_M, Mar 2024
Brenda was a fantastic tour guide and showed us an incredible time. She is so warm and friendly and made our time together extra memorable with her wide knowledge of history! We really enjoyed our tour, highly recommend!!
Excellent Tour!
Tiffany_N, Aug 2023
Our tour guide Donna was wonderful and a wealth of knowledge. We had 2 tours with her and she was excellent!
Skip the lines :)
Katie_G, Jun 2023
I would have liked to learn a bit more of history the building, architects, or really anything, but I'm still glad we did the tour. Gorgeous building.
Freedom, wisdom and grit
Julie_G, Jun 2023
Rebecca was a wonderful tour guide and displayed a fun and energetic personality (which is awesome when you have a 10y and 15y old)! She was a wealth of information. We loved the library of congress and seeing the beautiful building and learning about Thomas Jefferson’s book collection. It was a memorable experience!
Wonderful historical facts and pictures
Dennis_C, May 2023
Tim had the most interesting comunitary about all the wonderful historical facts. Told us things I would have never known.
A knowledgeable and...
Carmen_G, Apr 2023
A knowledgeable and accommodating tour guide. Lots of back stories. Found elevators and easier ways to get where we needed to go.
Very memorable experience!
Patti_B, Mar 2023
Our guide was awesome! She was so informative & personable! She told us stories that connected to the exhibits & the buildings!

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