DC: US Capitol & Library of Congress / Supreme Court Guided Tour
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Washington DC, USA
- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Expert Tour Guide
- Reserved Entry to the U.S. Capitol (all options)
- Reserved Entry to the Library of Congress (varies by option)
- Languages Offered: English
- Maximum of 15 guests
- entry to the Supreme Court (varies by option)
- some buildings are excluded from some options, make sure to review your selection!
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Florida House1 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 Center1st 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)
1
Supreme Court
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
U.S. Capitol
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
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 100 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 158 reviews
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GENEVIEVE_W, Sep 2026
Colin was GREAT and really enjoyed the library tour. Tons of info and easter eggs.
I would skip the capital building tour though. Colin had to leave us and the tour was very cattle drive in and out as fast as possible feel, hard to hear and follow, and didn't see the actual working senate/house spaces. I suspect it is just what the capital tours are no matter the company you choose.
Bill_R, Sep 2026
Well worth it. Great tour… So much history. Collin was a very knowledgeable and passionate tour guide. He even quoted Shakespeare which was impressive for an Army guy! ;)
Response from Host, Sep 2026
What a great review, thank you! Colin does love slipping some Shakespeare in, and he thoroughly enjoys the double take it gets. We would be delighted to welcome you back to Cornerstone Tours.
Beth_G, Sep 2026
I had such a great time on my tour with William! He was incredibly informative and engaging, and he made the history behind the Library of Congress, Supreme Court, and Capitol come alive. You could tell he really knew his stuff, but he also kept the tour fun and captivating the entire time.
I learned so much and genuinely enjoyed every stop. William was friendly, personable, and made the experience feel relaxed rather than like a typical history tour. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting DC—especially if you want to learn a lot while having a really enjoyable time. I had a fantastic experience and wish this new company lots of success!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
This is a lovely thing to read, thank you! Will has a real knack for making three serious buildings feel like a genuinely good afternoon out, and your encouragement for a young company means the world to us. We would love to welcome you back to Cornerstone Tours.
ShirleyBeth_H, Sep 2026
Very good overview of Capital and Supreme Court. Enjoyed the guides: very informative and fortunate to go to gallery in The House
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Glad you got into the House gallery. That one depends on the day, so it is a real treat when it opens up. Thanks for the kind word about the guides, we will pass it along.
Gamal_M, Sep 2026
Derek was a great guide and would tour with him again. Supreme Court was amazing to sit in the actual chamber and learn there is actually one court higher (fun fact). The Capitol tour was a lot to take it but so glad I did.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Gamal. Sitting in the actual chamber is what stays with most people, and the court above it is a detail Derek enjoys sharing. Cornerstone Tours would be glad to welcome you back.
Sarah_A, Sep 2026
Highly recommend Jessie amazing tour knew so much history and had a lovely voice and would highly recommend
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the recommendation, Sarah. Jesse has a great deal of history at his command and a good voice for delivering it. Cornerstone Tours would be pleased to welcome you back.
Kimberley_W, Sep 2026
Jesse was amazing and we learned so much history on our tour! The Library of Congress is absolutely stunning!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Kimberley. That reading room does most of the work for us, though Jesse likes to think he helps. Glad you got to see it properly. Come back and see us.
Kurt_S, Aug 2026
The tour was excellent. The guide Will was knowledgable and friendly. Would recommend it to anyone looking for this type of tourist thing to do while in DC
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Kurt. Will is both well read and easy to spend an afternoon with, which is a rarer combination than it sounds. Cornerstone Tours would be glad to welcome you back on another route.
kelly_w, Aug 2026
Mark was a fantastic tour guide and very knowledgeable about DC history. Library of congress and the capitol are two must see attractions in DC.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Kelly. Mark knows this city's history thoroughly and clearly enjoys sharing it, and we agree those two buildings belong on any Washington list. Cornerstone Tours would be glad to welcome you back.
alice_w, Aug 2026
Very educational about our nation’s history with regards to the library of congress, the capitol. There is a fair amount of walking stairs included. Our guide Mark was great!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Alice. Mark is very good on the history of both buildings, and you are right that there is a fair amount of walking and stairs, which is worth knowing in advance. Cornerstone Tours would be glad to welcome you back.
George_L, Aug 2026
William was excellent at providing insightful details. The tour was perfectly timed with the government tour. Need to provide alter way for tipping the guide.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We appreciate your feedback regarding the tipping process. It's always our goal to ensure a fantastic experience for our guests, and we're glad you enjoyed the perfectly timed tour!
Elizabeth_S, Aug 2026
Jesse was great - thoughtful and knowledgeable. A very worthwhile tour where we learned a great deal.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We appreciate your feedback, Elizabeth! It's great to know that Jesse's knowledge made your experience memorable.
Makayla_M, Aug 2026
Jesse was very knowledgeable about the sites we visited and made sure we had everything we needed to access the buildings. I would recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Makayla! We're thrilled to hear that Jesse provided such a knowledgeable experience during your tour of the US Capitol and Library of Congress. Your recommendation means the world to us!
MarySue_S, Aug 2026
Our tour guide his name Will and he is going for his doctorate in history. He was informative and very interesting. The facts he had about the three buildings ,the library of Congress, the Capitol Hill and the Supreme Court enriched our visit .We would take him again in a heartbeat.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We're so grateful for your positive review, MarySue! It's fantastic to know that Will's knowledge and passion for history enriched your experience. We would love to have you join us again in the future!
Elena_N, Aug 2026
The tour was awesome!Jessi made this experience pleasant and fun!
He really cares what he is doing and very knowledgeable!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We really appreciate your kind words, Elena! It's fantastic to know that Jessi's knowledge and passion enhanced your experience. Thank you for choosing us!
Robert_M, Aug 2026
The Supreme Court and Library of Congress was wonderful.
The Capital building was ok. Getting the Capital Building tour from your Congressman aid is more inclusive.
It’s a bit long. Doing it again I would book the Supreme Court and Library of Congress as one tour, followed by a break for another.
Nazakat_A, Aug 2026
Will was an incredible guide! Knowledgeable, friendly, and exactly the person you want to follow and listen to. I enjoyed the tour, learned new information, and was overall pleased with the time well spent.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We truly appreciate your kind words about Will! It's great to know that you enjoyed the tour and learned new things. Thank you for spending your time with us!
Louise_A, Jul 2026
Mark was our guide and he got to know all of our names. The group was a nice size so we could all hear. Mark was very knowledgeable. It was a great introduction to Washington.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Louise,
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your tour with Mark, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. Don't forget to check out our other tours next time you're in DC!
Best,
Jesse
David_A, Jul 2026
Very informative. Nice to have someone telling you about the symbolism of statues and paintings, when things were done, and by whom. Also nice to have a small group. We saw other large groups of like 30 and I wouldn't have been able to discuss and ask questions.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for this thoughtful review, David! We're thrilled you found the tour so informative and enjoyed learning about the symbolism and history behind everything you saw. You've touched on exactly what makes us different: we keep our groups small on purpose. While other companies pack 30+ people together, we believe a guided tour should be a conversation, not a lecture. Small groups mean you can actually ask questions, dig deeper into the topics that interest you, and get the personal attention that turns a good tour into a great one. We'd love to welcome you back on another Cornerstone Tour whenever you're in DC again. Thanks for choosing us!
Susan_D, Jul 2026
My tour guide was William and he was super knowledgeable and passionate. The Library of Congress is also way more impressive and beautiful than I expected. I definitely recommend this tour in DC!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review, Susan! We're thrilled to hear that William made your tour memorable and that you were impressed by the Library of Congress. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon!
May_X, Jul 2026
This was a very fun experience for my kid. We had so much fun here we definitely recommend it people who are on to history.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We appreciate your kind words! It’s great to know that you both enjoyed the historical tour so much. Thank you for sharing your experience with others!
Nick_B, Jul 2026
Jessie is fantastic! Very knowledgeable, very engaging, easy to talk with and very accommodating. Would highly recommend people to take this tour since you get to ask all your questions and feel much more attended to that in a group.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Nick! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Jesse, and we appreciate your recommendation.
Kayla_B, Jul 2026
Jesse was great. Got to see everything I wanted to see between the library of congress and capitol building.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Kayla! We're so glad Jesse helped you see everything and more! We'd love to have you back on another Cornerstone tour!
Fred_P, Jul 2026
Excellent! William was great. Very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Would recommend Viator and William to anyone!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Fred! William really is knowledgeable and always happy to answer every question. We appreciate the recommendation and would love to welcome you back on another Cornerstone tour!
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!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Nancy! Keeping the whole family engaged from kids to grandma is no small feat, and Jesse's enthusiasm for history really shines. We appreciate you choosing Cornerstone Tours and hope to see you again!
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.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Amy! Jesse has a real gift for turning history into something fun and entertaining, and we're so glad it made your tour memorable. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words and we hope to see you again!
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!
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!
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!
Rita_P, Jun 2026
We had a great time. Jesse was an amazing tour guide. We learned lots from him. Even our kids had an amazing time.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, We're glad you enjoyed your tour with Jesse. He does a wonderful job of making it fun for all ages!
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