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Small Guided Tour Inside the Capitol and Library of Congress

Recommended by 97% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Washington DC, USA
High interest
Booked 5+ times today.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· KIRANCHANDRA_S ·
Apr 2026
It was a well organised tour, with audible information from our knowgeable guide. Time was just enough to enjoy The Capitol, Library of Congress and The Supreme Court
· Julie_M ·
May 2026
You get a lot of information and get to see 2/3 branches of government. Wonderful tour. Lots of walking and cannot bring water with you, so hydrate before you begin the tour. Joe is a great guide. He speaks clearly and has so much information to share. He makes the tour feel very intimate. I would do another tour with him to any of the other sites.

Overview

    What's Included

    • 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill - Supreme Court & Library of Congress
    • Tickets to go inside the U.S Capitol Hill & Library of Congress
    • Small-Group tour in your language for a personalized experience
    • Guided Walking Tour with a Professional Licensed Guide
    • Gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 10 1st St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA

      Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, in front of the Neptune Fountain

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    U.S. Capitol

    1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    2

    Library of Congress

    40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    3

    Supreme Court

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    4

    10 1st St SE

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 88 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Joe was amazing.

    Harold_D, Jun 2026
    Joe was absolutely amazing. It was fun and entertaining. The awe of it all was an experience. Thank you for an amazing day

    Our tour of the Capital, Supreme Court and Library of Congress

    Lauran_R, Jun 2026
    Joe was very informative and definitely had a knowledge of everything he showed us. He was friendly and attentive to the details including the need for a restroom break! He is an avid reader and gave us tidbits along the way of things you wouldn't normally know. We would highly recommend him as your tour guide. Thanks Joe!

    Joe was an outstanding...

    Sheri, Jun 2026
    Joe was an outstanding tour guide. He’s very knowledgeable and friendly. He catered the tour experience to our group and everyone’s background. We highly recommend him for anyone interested in going on this tour.

    This was the tour we were looking for!

    Dawn_B, Jun 2026
    Joe’s pacing was great, he speaks clearly and articulately. He built in time for restrooms and gift shops, which many tour operators neglect to do, in my experience. He interspersed the tour with cool fun facts. For the portion of the tour led by a Capitol tour guide, Joe asked questions on our behalf. His jokes were funny and interesting. He took the time to meet each of the participants and remembered details that became relevant as the tour progressed. His communication in advance of, and the morning of, the tour was great. He reminded folks by email of restrictions and reached out as the tour time approached to coordinate our meetup. He was very personable and easy to speak with.

    Congress tour

    Charles_B, Jun 2026
    Being umbrella if walking around in summer heat. Joe was a great tour leader very flexible in meeting us a little late.

    Great, informative

    Hong_Y, Jun 2026
    Joe is a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and approachable. He is very attentive to our needs and answers our questions well. We were not rushed. We had a wonderful tour.

    Great Tour of Supreme Court, Capitol and Library of Congress

    saradawnpetersen, Jun 2026
    Joe was great! Very knowledgeable about all the destinations, and super friendly. A great way to knock out three of DC’s biggest attractions in an efficient yet immersive way.

    Exceptional tour

    Jose_M, Jun 2026
    I thoroughly appreciated the tour, and Mr. Joe performed exceptionally well. He demonstrated extensive knowledge and paid meticulous attention to detail throughout the experience. His comportment and the language he employed reflected professionalism, permeating the entirety of the tour.

    Joe, our tour guide, was...

    WILLIAMJOHN_P, Jun 2026
    Joe, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, gracious and giving of his time during our visit to the U.S. Capitol, the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court. He seemed to genuinely love what he is doing and it was a pleasure having him as our docent.

    Fabio was an excellent...

    Nevin_W, Jun 2026
    Fabio was an excellent guide. We toured the Supreme Court, the Capitol and the Library of Congress. The tour was most helpful for us to become familiar with all three buildings. Highly recommend.

    Great Tour

    SCOTT_P, Jun 2026
    Great all round tour of the main sites, Supreme Court, Capital Building and Congress Library. Guide was friendly, knowledgeable and easy casual tour.

    Capital experience

    Harry_P, Jun 2026
    Joe, our tour guide was a very fantastic. I thought the tour was was for the Capital, but also included the Supreme Court and Library of Congress. Joe was very informative at all levels of discussion, I would recommend him to any and every one

    Great way to learn about...

    steve_h, Jun 2026
    Great way to learn about the seat of government in DC, very knowledgeable guide. Good communication, audio devise worked well.

    Great experience!

    MariaChristine_L, Jun 2026
    I really enjoyed this tour. Joe was our guide and he is extremely knowledgeable. He gave us earpiece to be able to communicate better. He is very patient with everyone, very polite, organized and accomodating to everyone. I highly recommend this tour!

    Joe went the extra mile...

    Patricia_M, Jun 2026
    Joe went the extra mile to make sure we got to see the whole tour after it was interrupted by a security issue.

    Awesome Tour

    Katie_G, May 2026
    Joe was an amazing tour guide who truly made the experience unforgettable. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for the area were evident from the moment the tour began. He shared fascinating stories, historical facts, and local insights that brought every stop to life in a way that was both engaging and informative. Joe had a wonderful ability to connect with everyone in the group, making each person feel welcome and included. He was patient, personable, and always willing to answer questions, no matter how big or small. His sense of humor and positive energy kept the tour enjoyable from start to finish, and his attention to detail ensured that everything ran smoothly. It was clear that Joe genuinely cares about providing an exceptional experience, and his dedication made the tour not only educational but also incredibly fun and memorable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an outstanding tour experience.

    Great

    Tim_K, May 2026
    Joe was a fantastic guide. Very informative and friendly. I would highly recommend using this tour company and guide.

    Excellent, Comprehensive Tour with Great Guide

    Julie_M, May 2026
    You get a lot of information and get to see 2/3 branches of government. Wonderful tour. Lots of walking and cannot bring water with you, so hydrate before you begin the tour. Joe is a great guide. He speaks clearly and has so much information to share. He makes the tour feel very intimate. I would do another tour with him to any of the other sites.

    DC Tour Trifecta

    Charlene_C, May 2026
    This was such a pleasurable experience! Joe was incredibly helpful navigating all of the security checkpoints and lines. He was also also so considerate of everyone’s limitations and planned for elevators when needed. He was polite, incredibly knowledgeable and personable.

    Awesome Experience

    felicia_l, May 2026
    Joe our tour guide is knowledgeable, thorough and compassionate about his work and the people he serves. The Capital and the Library of Congress is beautiful. It’s a must see tour when visiting D. C.. It’s so much to learn about history, and present day events in America. Truly fascinating!

    Great tour guide

    Suzanne_L, May 2026
    Joe (Jobalt) was perfect. Full of interesting info. Easy to understand. I was happy to have his voice in my ear for 3 hours!! He evinced genuine care for his group: our comfort, our questions, our interests. A great tour!

    Informative - Clear Coms

    Gary_B, May 2026
    Provided earphone- DC tours are crowded. Most other tours around us couldn't hear well. Joe is knowledgeable and did a great job. Great speaking voice easyto under.

    Highly recommend! We...

    Dorothy_M, May 2026
    Highly recommend! We would have been wondering aimlessly through huge crowds of school children and our guide Joe was able to navigate us seamlessly. We learned a lot and enjoyed our tour very much! Joe was very knowledgeable and a wonderful guide.

    Great walking tour, very informative

    Beth_H, May 2026
    Lots to learn on this tour. It was interesting and in depth, maybe a little too long. Our guide was really good.

    Great tour. seamless and informative. Joe was great!

    Luke_M, May 2026
    The directions for meet up were clear & easy. He was waiting for us as we arrived. Joe was organized, very well spoken and knowledgeable. He was kind & patient & we never felt rushed. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and learned a lot from Joe who answered questions and truly knew his history and seemed to really love sharing his wealth of knowledge with us.

    Good experience with nice...

    Huayi_W, May 2026
    Good experience with nice people. Interesting experience and beautiful places. I would recommend joining this tour.

    Small guided tour

    stevefavazza, May 2026
    The tour guide was good. We expected more than just going into a few rooms. Supreme Court was closed.

    good tour

    Rozalia_O, Apr 2026
    Joe was a great guide -very knowledgeable. He made every effort to get us to every location despite multiple closures.

    Exceptional tour with Joe

    Gretta_M, Apr 2026
    We toured with Joe today. What an interestingly informative young man. Thanks for sticking with us in what turned out to be a private tour, very enjoyable and informative. 10/10

    Tour with Joe

    Jay_P, Apr 2026
    Small group that made it easy to ask questions. Joe put out the effort to personalize it for each one of us.

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