About this experience
A grand walking tour of Capitol Hill to explore the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and US Capitol. Learn about the country's legislative & judicial branches and step inside with the included entry tickets.
Supreme Court: The tour does not enter, but you will get a full understanding of the judicial branch.
Library of Congress: See an original Gutenberg Bible, view Jefferson's original library collection. Take a peek in the main Reading Room and admire items such as a draft of the Gettysburg Address, handwritten lyrics for “The Sound of Music,” Maya Lin’s drawings for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, original artwork by Stan Lee for the Spider-Man comic.
Capitol Building: Learn about the Burning of Washington and find the best angle for a photo. See the original plaster model of Freedom.
Your guide will secure hard-to-get tickets for the docent-led tour, which brings you into the Crypt, the Rotunda, and the Old House.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Capitol Hill Walking Tour Guide
Plan a Capitol Hill walk around the U.S. Capitol with clear advice on entry, free guided tours, reservations, security screening, accessibility, transit, and timing.
Library of Congress Visitor Guide
Open our Library of Congress Visitor Guide for free-entry tips, timed tickets, must-see treasures, and the one detail that makes the visit unforgettable.
Capitol Hill Restaurants Guide
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What is included
- Tickets to go inside Library of Congress
- Guided Walking Tour with a Professional Licensed Guide
- Tickets for the docent-led US Capitol tour
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
We'll see the best photo angle of the US Capitol, stand where the four DC quadrants of DC intersect, and see the press area for Capitol reporters.
From the outside, your guide will talk about the Supreme Court Building.
Your guide will bring you inside this beautiful architectural wonder to explore Thomas Jefferson's personal library collection, an original Gutenburg Bible, the Main Reading Room overlook and more.
When security allows, we'll see the permanent podium on the House side of the Capitol available for press conferences.
We'll enter the Capitol Visitor Center to see the original model of the Statue of Freedom (the statue on top of the Capitol Dome) and see part of the National Statuary Collection.
Your guide will explain the US Capitol's significance, architecture and history before bringing you inside for a docent led tour.
Meeting and pickup information
- Meet your guide at the corner of 1st St NE & Constitution Ave NE, on the sidewalk outside the Reserve Officers Association building (private building; do not enter). We cannot accommodate guests who arrive more than 15 minutes late. There are no restrooms until the second hour of the tour.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- DC by Foot
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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