US Capitol & Supreme Court Express Guided Tour with Entry

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Washington DC, USA

High interest

Booked 5+ times today.

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Entry into the Supreme Court and of stories of its history
Professional Guide
Reserved access to a Capitol guide led tour of historic areas of the Capitol
Small-Group (15 guests or less) for a more personalized experience

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

68 1st St SE, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Meet your guide at the fountain of Neptune's Court on the street level, outside the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. Guides will arrive 20-30 minutes prior to tour start time to check guests in. Guides will be wearing a blue name badge.

End point

Capitol Hill, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Your guide will provide you with pre-reserved passes to a tour of the historic spaces of the US Capitol

Itinerary

Capitol Hill

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Supreme Court

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

U.S. Capitol

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Please review voucher information after booking as it provides a detailed list of items banned from the Capitol and many other federal buildings. Possession of these items will result in non-admission to the building.
Closest Metro stop: Capitol South (Orange/Blue/Silver Lines) - Exit station using main exit, walk approximately two blocks north on First Street SE.
Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes before tour start time. Tour begins exactly at stated time, entry to buildings are on timed reservations, and group must enter security together, therefore we are unable to accommodate for late arrivals.
The US Capitol and its surrounding complex are in a secure federal operation area and nearby parking is highly restricted. The nearest public parking is located at Union Station approximately .5 mile from meeting location. Alternative modes of transportation are highly encouraged.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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

4.8

based on 15 reviews

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Evelyn and the Capital...

Scott_H, Jun 2026

Evelyn and the Capital guide were excellent. Efficient and saw all the important sights. Both very knowledgeable.

Too short.

Jeffrey_E, Jun 2026

There were several hand offs from guide to theatre, guide to capital guide, and somewhat shorter than we expected and then left to fend for ourselves in Library of Congress. Also, I was charged twice for this tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hi There! Thanks for your feedback. While we do offer tours that include the Library of Congress and that run a little longer, the option you booked was the 2 hour tour that included the US Capitol and Supreme Court only. We wish we did not have to hand off our guests in the Capitol however due to security constraints this is a requirement. We would love to guide our guests the whole way! Sorry to hear about the double charge. We do not handle payments on this platform but have notified customer service to look into that for you.

Our guide, Shane, was...

Cynthia_M, Apr 2026

Our guide, Shane, was very knowledgeable and gave a great tour. He gave us plenty of time to see attractions and then answer a questions we had. His voice was strong enough for us all the hear and he was quite pleasant to talk to. I would highly recommend this tour to all.

Washington DC Capital

Liz_D, Apr 2026

Very informative and was great seeing the inside of the Supreme Court and Capitol. Shane was very knowledgeable and shared some special insights

Our tour guide Shane was...

Lisa_S, Mar 2026

Our tour guide Shane was great- friendly, caring and very informative. We encountered a couple obstacles on our tour which he handled very well and made sure we were able to see everything we were scheduled to see and then some

Well worth your time!!

Laura_F, Mar 2026

Liam was an amazing tour guide! Giving us more than just the "brochure facts," he brought special insight to the places we visited on the tour, as well as fun facts about historical figures. He pointed out items in the Capitol building that our appointed Capitol Guide overlooked, such as a plaque on the floor indicating where Abe Lincoln's desk was located.

Excellent tour!

Maurine_D, Mar 2026

We’re so glad we booked this experience to enhance our visit. We learned many things we did not know and our guide was extremely knowledgeable and personable.