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Capitol Hill, Supreme Court & Library of Congress Tour 12ppl Max

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Washington DC, USA
Great choice
20+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· jan_S ·
Aug 2026
Jim was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and gave us historical, architectural information that greatly enhanced our experience. Great day!
· Azad_H ·
May 2026
Very good tour, informative, friendly. Rayan was great tour guide good knowledge Pls Entry to see in the tour with reasonable time

Overview

Discover Washington DC's most important landmarks in just a few hours, on a small-group walking tour of Capitol Hill's highlights. Stop outside major buildings, including the US Capitol and the Supreme Court; go inside the main reading room of the Library of Congress, and get insides in American history from your guide that 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
  • Go beyond the guidebooks with facts and insights from your guide
  • Enjoy the relaxed pace and laid-back atmosphere of a small-group tour

What's Included

  • Semi-Private Walking Tour
  • Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 12 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
    355 1st St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA

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

End point

  • The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
    1st St SE, Washington, DC 20515, USA

Start time
.9:30 am

Itinerary

1

Supreme Court

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Library of Congress

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

3

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

45 minutesAdmission 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 12 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.
  • Disclaimer: The Supreme Court of the United States is a public institution and may close without prior notice.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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 213 reviews
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Best tour yet!

jan_S, Aug 2026
Jim was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and gave us historical, architectural information that greatly enhanced our experience. Great day!

Jim saved the day.

Denise_S, Jun 2026
A great deal of walking in the weather outside. Bring an umbrella for sunny rainy days. I thought their would be more indoor stops on the tour. Supreme Court bldg closed. However, my guide Jim was extremely perceptive to this and walked 1 half mile to show me where to get a capital tour inside. Much appreciation to him! Feel a refund should be given me.

Family trip

Faith_R, May 2026
Our tour guide Annmarie was very personable. She shared great information with us. She made a point of knowing everyone’s name. Annmarie was engaged with each & every member of the tour. I highly recommend Annmarie & this tour.

Well worth the money

Azad_H, May 2026
Very good tour, informative, friendly. Rayan was great tour guide good knowledge Pls Entry to see in the tour with reasonable time

Very interesting and...

Myra_W, Apr 2026
Very interesting and worthwhile tour, our tour guide Debra was very knowledgeable and approachable. She made the tour so very interesting and her archaeological interest added further to the experience. Thank you Debra

Family tour

Hosun_R, Apr 2026
It was wonderful experience. The guide has a great knowledge on the history and feminism. So it was a good chance to learn the interests of the educated ever age American.

Great experience! ...

Abbey_H, Mar 2026
Great experience! Annemarie did an amazing job keeping our children interested in learning about Capitol Hill!

Very satisfied

Kseniia_C, Mar 2026
Very informative , great time , love the library, wish we can spend a little more time there , Brenda was very friendly.

Great tour with Amanda!

Sandy_M, Jan 2026
We had a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide, Amanda. She gave us heaps of information and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

Very good experience!

FANNY_G, Nov 2025
Get there on time and once you're there, they'll let you in! It's an excellent experience for everyone, even for kids!

It’s a must!

Mary_W, Nov 2025
It’s a must! Maribeth has such passion for showing our history, telling stories and sharing tidbits not commonly known. So much to see and experience,,and yet I feel we experienced so much more through her eyes!

Brenda was wonderful!

Laura_H, Sep 2025
This was a great experience for the whole family! Our tour guide was Brenda, and she did a great job sharing a lot of information in a very engaging way. She was a wonderful storyteller! I was traveling with my parents, my husband and our four kids ages one through 12, and it was a great experience for all of us. Learned so much in just 2.5 hours.

Terrific Trio of US Capital Hill walking tour

Karen_S, Sep 2025
Our tour guide, Brenda, was absolutely terrific in leading an informative and interesting journey into our capital’s history. Learning how the early founders built the capital for the two houses of legislative law, a tour the US Supreme Court and actually observe a petition in the chamber, and the zenith, the spectacular Jefferson Library of Congress. Not to be missed. All walking tour, with a few flights of steps but well worth it.

2 babes and view

Debra_M, Aug 2025
Beautiful building to visit, interesting history and that was so interesting and our glad was well versed in history. We thought she went on and on way too much. All people don’t need everything spelled out. I was a bit long.

This was extremely...

Jeff_D, Aug 2025
This was extremely informative! Kate was our tour guide and she was absolutely incredible. I recommend a bottle of water and refilling your water in the different places as you know.

Great Capitol, Supreme Court and Library tour.

Suzette_C, May 2025
Amazing views outside the Capitol. Loved seeing the beautiful Library of Congress. Especially Thomas Jefferson's personal book collection. Also really enjoyed seeing Supreme Court.

Capitol Hill

Samantha_H, Mar 2025
Donna was very knowledgeable. Seeing the Supreme Court building as well as the library of congress was amazing. We took a tunnel over to the Capitol building and had options to sit in on the senate and house of representatives who were in session. I was a really neat experience.

Brenda was an incredible...

Nader_A, Mar 2025
Brenda was an incredible guide! Despite the Supreme Court being unexpectedly closed, she quickly pivoted and took us to the House gallery instead. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and adaptability made the Capitol Hill, Supreme Court & Library of Congress tour unforgettable. Highly recommend!

Good Times in Core of DC

Arild_M, Mar 2025
Informative, helpful and kind. Pleasant walkabout through these magnificent buildings in Washington DC. Knowledgable when asked questions.

wonderful time

Melissa_M, Jan 2025
each building was fantastic - Rebecca made it very fun. I'd love to go back. my kiddos really enjoyed it as well.

Leigh, our tour guide was...

LISA_T, Jan 2025
Leigh, our tour guide was wonderful and a wealth of information. She was pleasant and answered any questions we had.

Tour guide exceptional

Lorena_a, Jan 2025
Marleen, our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and that made a difference. Rhe group tour was not big allowing a better personalized experience

Brenda was great!

Nancy_R, Oct 2024
Loved our Capital Hill tour with Brenda. She was very knowledgeable and had interesting facts to share throughout.

Wonderful!

Gentrie_M, Oct 2024
Annemarie was knowledgeable and a wonderful tour guide! The facts and beauty of the Library of Congress was our favorite. We had an excellent time!

Library of Congress was outstanding

Gregory_S, Sep 2024
Supreme Court and the Library of Congress were outstanding. Viewed the Senate room and took-in Congress and surroundings.

Great tour!!!

Laura_A, Aug 2024
Thank you thank you it was a fabulous and creative tour!!! I would suggest this to anyone visiting. Put your walking shoes on and Go!!!

Awesome tour

rachel_n, Jun 2024
We had Brenda as our tour guide and she was awesome! Very informative. She really enjoys what she does and it shows! We did 4 other tours in DC during our trip and this was our favorite.

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!!

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