DC: US Capitol & Library of Congress/Supreme Court Guided Tour

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Washington DC, USA

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Expert Tour Guide
Reserved Entry to the U.S. Capitol
Reserved Entry to the Library of Conress
Languages Offered: English
Maximum of 15 guests

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Florida House
1 2nd St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
Your guide will text you an hour before your tour and meet you on the sidewalk at the corner of 2nd St NE and East Capitol St NE, just outside Florida House. Kindly remain outside of Florida House as this is an active state embassy.

End point

The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
1st St SE, Washington, DC 20515, USA
The tour will conclude inside of the Capitol Visitor Center so you can continue exploring nearby landmarks, restaurants, or call a ride or metro to your next destination.

Itinerary

Capitol Hill (Pass By)

Supreme Court

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

U.S. Capitol

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Library of Congress

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
No outside food or drink
No bags larger than 18" wide x 14" high x 8.5" deep
Please review prohibited items: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/prohibited-items
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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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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Reviews

5.0

based on 35 reviews

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Jesse was outstanding!...

Nancy_G, Jul 2026

Jesse was outstanding! His enthusiasm for history paired with his attention to detail made for an amazing tour. My kids & elderly mother were engaged for the full time!

Jesse is the best, he’s...

Amy_W, Jul 2026

Jesse is the best, he’s very entertaining and is knowledgeable about the area. He seems to have been doing this for decades. It’s the kind of tour that could be boring but Jesse made it fun and interesting. Look for him when you do this tour.

Amazing experience in DC

Matteo_S, Jul 2026

Amazing experience, thanks to William Kaiser our guide who was exceptional! Highly recommended for learning about the history of the US

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you, Matteo! Will is truly exceptional at bringing DC's history to life, and we're so happy he made your experience amazing. We appreciate you recommending Cornerstone Tours to others!

Great guide and very...

Lily_H, Jul 2026

Great guide and very informative. Made sure all were taken care of and was knowledgeable to answer all different questions.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you, Lily! We're so glad your guide made sure everyone was taken care of and had all their questions answered so knowledgeably. We hope to host you again on a future Cornerstone tour!

Cornerstone Tours the Best.

Kevin_C, Jul 2026

We Loved It. Will from Cornerstone Tours is very knowledgeable and well versed in history. Prompt, courteous and just an all around nice guy. We recommend this tour and this company.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you, Kevin! We're so glad Will's knowledge, promptness, and courtesy made such a great impression. We really appreciate you recommending both the Capitol Tour and Cornerstone Tours!