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Capitol Hill Tour: Explore Iconic DC Landmarks
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2,048 Ratings
Washington
Explore Capitol Hill with a guided tour, reserved entry to the US Capitol, and the Library of Congress. Discover history, lawmaking, and vast book collections.
Explore Capitol Hill with a guided tour, reserved entry to the US Capitol, and the Library of Congress. Discover history, lawmaking, and vast book collections.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Capitol Hill - Admire the stunning neoclassical architecture and vibrant greenery of Capitol Hill.
- Supreme Court - With the Capitol and Supreme Court Option, explore the interior of the Court and discover its intriguing history. With the Capitol and Library of Congress Option, pause outside the Supreme Court for photos and gain insights into…
- Capitol Hill - Admire the stunning neoclassical architecture and vibrant greenery of Capitol Hill.
- Supreme Court - With the Capitol and Supreme Court Option, explore the interior of the Court and discover its intriguing history. With the Capitol and Library of Congress Option, pause outside the Supreme Court for photos and gain insights into the history and operations of the nation’s highest court.
- Library of Congress - (with Capitol and Library of Congress Option) Embark on a guided tour of one of Washington, DC’s most magnificent buildings, featuring the main reading room, a segment of Thomas Jefferson’s original library, and the Great Hall.
- U.S. Capitol - Delight in a reserved tour of the rotunda, crypt, and old house chambers, expertly guided by a US Capitol Guide.
What's Included
- Admission to the Library of Congress (with Library Option)
- Small-Group (15 guests or less) for a more personalized experience
- View part of Thomas Jefferson’s original collection of over 6,000 books (with Library Option)
- Learn the history of the Supreme Court (interior with Supreme Court Option)
- Professional Guide
- Admission inside the U.S….
- Admission to the Library of Congress (with Library Option)
- Small-Group (15 guests or less) for a more personalized experience
- View part of Thomas Jefferson’s original collection of over 6,000 books (with Library Option)
- Learn the history of the Supreme Court (interior with Supreme Court Option)
- Professional Guide
- Admission inside the U.S. Capitol Building
- Reserved access to a Capitol guide led tour of historic areas of the Capitol
- Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill in Washington DC
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Are you interested in discovering the iconic buildings of Capitol Hill and their intricate history? Are you looking for a guide who can help you skip the lines, handle all reservations, and make historical exploration enjoyable? Would you prefer a more personalized experience rather than being crowded into a bus with 40 others?
Join us for a small-group…
Are you interested in discovering the iconic buildings of Capitol Hill and their intricate history? Are you looking for a guide who can help you skip the lines, handle all reservations, and make historical exploration enjoyable? Would you prefer a more personalized experience rather than being crowded into a bus with 40 others?
Join us for a small-group guided tour of Capitol Hill, one of the top attractions in DC! With three amazing options, you can choose what you want to see, and our guide will manage everything while sharing the lesser-known stories of America’s political history!
Choose from:
- US Capitol + Library of Congress to visit the world’s largest library
- US Capitol + Supreme Court to explore the nation’s highest court
- Or 4 Capitol Hill Attractions for an even more exclusive experience, including the Capitol, Library of Congress, Supreme Court, and the rarely seen Folger Shakespeare Library.
- 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.
- 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.
- Closest Metro stop: Capitol South (Orange/Blue/Silver Lines) - Exit station using main exit, walk approximately two blocks north on First Street SE.
- 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.
Location
10 First St SE
First Street Southeast
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(2048 Ratings)
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M_d
Jun 7, 2026
So glad I did it! - Evelyn, our tour guide, was wonderful. Very knowledgeable. great enthusiasm. Kept us engaged. Lots of information. A must see, My husband and I debate if the Library of Congress or the capital is more beautiful.
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Rhonda
Jun 5, 2026
Great sites to see! - Great tour by Evelyn! She was very knowledgeable and shared interesting facts.
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Billyjoe_w
Jun 5, 2026
Fun, friendly and informative. - Great 3 hour small group tour with Evelyn today. She was really knowledgeable and passionate about what we visited. Well worth the money to be in a small group as this made it feel more personal.
She gave me some tips to further enhance my Capitol Hill experience so I got to visit both chambers after the tour had finished.
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Mary_c
Jun 4, 2026
Toured the Supreme Court... - Toured the Supreme Court and Capitol. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Would recommend this tour!
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Jeanne_o
Jun 4, 2026
Loved our guide! - Our guide, Pamela, was energetic, knowledgeable and shared little tidbits not many know as well. Thanks!
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Lawrence_w
Jun 4, 2026
Great small group tour. ... - Great small group tour. Our tour leader Evelyn was well informed and made the tour enjoyable throughout. I would highly encourage anyone visiting these 3 sites to book a tour. To see the House and Senate chambers other tickets are needed.
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587rebekahf
Jun 3, 2026
An informative experience well worth the extra cost! - Claudia was our guide yesterday, June 2, 2026. My 16 yr old daughter, 10 yr old son, and I took the tour of the 4 sites: Library of Congress, Supreme Court, Shakespeare Library, and the Capitol. It was worth the money. Tiny group of 7. Could hear well. Skipped having to read a lot, kids liked that. Actually go inside the Capitol (don’t see the inside of houses of congress, just the middle areas of capitol like rotunda…for the houses of congress have to get in contact with one of your state senators or reps like maybe 3wks in advance…same for White House) inside the Supreme Court (well, we got to just see in the actual courtroom bc there was a lecture going on, but that’s where our SC Justices sit!). I loved having the tour guide, so informative and I didn’t feel like I missed anything. She was clear and well-spoken with no accent, of course, spoke English. If you love Shakespeare, you’ll love his library: the biggest Shakespeare collection in the world, also has art and an interactive print press for kids or you! The architecture is fine and elegant and robust and just gorgeous! Just as gorgeous as many European historical sites. Spend the extra money, it’s worth it!
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Jimena_g
Jun 2, 2026
Informative and Interesting! - This experience was with our guide, Liam. We had originally booked for the day before but my partner got sick and they were able to reschedule! This is definitely our favorite tour we have done, and it was incredibly interesting! We learned a lot and saw the Supreme Court and Capital Building.
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Joan_r
Jun 1, 2026
Highly recommend this tour - Shane was superb in giving us the right level of history in each location and he coupled it with his iPad where he share historical photos to illustrate the point —great integration of a walking talking learning tour with tech ! He was a plethora of info
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Victor
Jun 4, 2026
The guide did not come to the departure area. - The guide did not show up. I was at the departure point, at the fountain, at 1:00 PM. Another guide was there and said that he was not the one I was supposed to meet. I gave him my name and the notification, and he said it was not with him.
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