Capitol Hill, Supreme Court & Library of Congress Guided Tour | 2 hours 30 minutes

101 Reviews | Washington DC
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2 Adults x $519.40
$1,038.80
Approx Total
$1,038.80
Private Guide Just For You: Private Walking Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours; Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
10am SemiPrivate WalkingTour
2 Adults x $51.94
$103.88
Approx Total
$103.88
"Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Semi-Private Walking Tour
  • Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
  • Duration 2.5 Hours
  • Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests Maximum
  • 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)

Overview

Visit the buildings and institutions that define this city during a 2.5-hour, semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour welcoming up to 8 guests. We’ll talk politics and history as we trace Washington DC’s evolution from a swamp to the capital of one of the world’s most influential nations.

Meeting points

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

End point

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Itinerary

  • Supreme Court

    Just east of the Capitol you will visit the U.S Supreme Court, the highest court within the hierarchy of courts in many legal jurisdictions. Completes in 1935, you will be able to enjoy the Court’s stunning exterior whilst learn about all the history and tradition tied to it.

    45 minutes

  • Library of Congress

    Afterwards you will visit the Library of Congress, the research library that officially serves the U.S Congress and is considered the national library of the United States. The oldest federal cultural institution in the United States, the 1897 Thomas Jefferson building reveals an Italian-Renaissance style architecture. Inside one of the main highlights includes the beautiful circular main reading room with its 160ft ceiling.

    45 minutes

  • U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

    Inside the Capitol lies the U.S Capitol Visitor Centre, a large underground addition to the Capitol complex, which serves as a gathering point for up to 4000 tourists and an expansion space for the US Congress. Here you will be informed about the unique characteristics of the House, the Senate and U.S legislative process, as well as learn about the history and development of architecture of the Capitol. Our guide will end the tour providing access passes (and information about security protocols) for the visitor’s galleries of the current chambers for the House of Representatives and or the Senate, to be seen at your leisure. Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate (unguided)

    45 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.

Free Cancellation

April 30100% refund
May 01No refund

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 98 reviews with 5 stars

Enlightening

Published on Jan, 2025

Rebekah was an amazing guide! I highly recommend this tour! We learned so much and appreciate the abundance of knowledge shared with us.

wonderful time

Published on 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...

Published on 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

Published on 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

Great tour

Published on Dec, 2024

Tour guide Maribeth was excellent. She was very engaging and provided great insights about the library of Congress and the Supreme Court.

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