About this experience
Enjoy a 2-Hour Guided Capitol Hill Walking Tour in Washington DC. This immersive tour includes official entry inside the U.S. Capitol & Library of Congress buildings (Capitol Museum when the Library of Congress is closed on Mondays).
Your guide will provides insight on political history, architecture of Capitol Hill, and how Congress functions. Enjoy photo opportunities outside the Supreme Court, Senate Offices, House of Representatives Offices, and Ulysses S. Grant Memorial.
Inside the U.S. Capitol, join the official guided interior tour. Highlights include the Capitol Rotunda; the Crypt, originally designed as George Washington’s final resting place; and the National Statuary Hall. When available, you may also visit the Old Supreme Court Chamber or Old Senate Chamber.
Continue to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. With timed-entry passes included, explore the ornate Great Hall, view the Gutenberg Bible, and enjoy breathtaking overlooks of the Main Reading Room.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
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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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.
What is included
- Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt, and old house chambers of the US Capitol building
- Pass by the Supreme Court, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Senate Office, Peace Monument and Peace Circle
- 2-Hour Morning or Afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill
- Entry to US Capitol building
- See Thomas Jefferson’s original library
- Entry to the Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed on Mondays)
Itinerary and highlights
Guests meet directly across the street from the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory, one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America, founded by Congress in 1820, located at 100 Maryland Avenue SW.
Inside the U.S. Capitol:
Guests go through security, have a short break, watch the orientation film, and then join the official guided tour with headsets. Highlights include the Capitol Rotunda, famous for its historic murals and dome; the Crypt, originally designed as George Washington’s final resting place; and the National Statuary Hall, home to statues representing all 50 states. When available, you may also visit the Old Supreme Court Chamber or Old Senate Chamber, offering rare insight into early congressional history.
*The government has the right to close or to cancel any tour inside the US Capitol without advanced notice to us.
Library of Congress:
After being escorted to the tunnel, guests use timed-entry passes to walk straight into the Jefferson Building, widely considered the most beautiful building in Washington. Highlights include:
– The Gutenberg Bible – 1 of only 3 perfect vellum copies in existence.
– The Great Hall – a soaring Italian Renaissance-style atrium with marble columns, mosaics, gold leaf, and murals by leading artists.
– The Main Reading Room – viewed from upper observation deck, this is the iconic circular reading room seen in countless films.
– Putti and carvings – cherubic figures representing arts and sciences line the balustrades
– Architectural firsts – the Jefferson Building was the first public building in DC designed for electric lighting and one of the first to use a comprehensive climate-control system.
Pass by US Supreme Court with a live guide who will give you details of the history of the high court with key cases and facts around them.
Peace Monument/Peace Circle – commemorates naval deaths of the Civil War; figures “Grief” and “History."
One of the largest equestrian statues in the world; sculptor took 20 years to complete.
Guided walking tour through Capitol Hill
Meeting and pickup information
- 8am Tours - Please meet across the street from the Supreme Court building located at 1 First Street NE. Please arrive 15min prior to tour start time.
- 9am, 11:30am, 2pm Tours - Please meet at the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory at 100 Maryland Avenue SW. Please arrive 15min prior to tour start time. Guide will meet you next to a large planter located outside the conservatory in the Terrace Garden, which is a paved courtyard near the entrance.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- DC Guided Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please Note: The Library of Congress is closed on Mondays. Travelers will visit Capitol Museum instead on Mondays.
- Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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