Capitol Hill Exclusive Tour: Supreme Court Exploration

Embark on a private guided walking tour of Capitol Hill, exploring the Supreme Court and other iconic buildings. Discover the history and politics of Washington DC, with entry passes to the House and Senate included.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Supreme Court - Just east of the Capitol, you’ll find the U.S. Supreme Court, the highest court in the land. Completed in 1935, you can admire its stunning exterior and delve into its rich history and traditions.
  • Library of Congress - Next, you’ll visit the Library of Congress, the official research library for the U.S. Congress and the national library of the United States. As the oldest federal cultural institution in the country, the 1897 Thomas Jefferson Building showcases Italian-Renaissance architecture. One of the main highlights inside is the magnificent circular main reading room with its 160-foot ceiling.
  • U.S. Capitol Visitor Center - Within the Capitol, you’ll find the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, a large underground addition to the Capitol complex. It serves as a gathering point for up to 4,000 tourists and provides additional space for the U.S. Congress. Here, you’ll learn about the unique characteristics of the House, the Senate, and the U.S. legislative process, as well as the history and architectural development of the Capitol.

Our guide will conclude the tour by providing access passes and information about security protocols for the visitor galleries of the current chambers of the House of Representatives and/or the Senate, which you can explore at your leisure.

Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes for the House & Senate (unguided).

  • US House of Representatives - Entry is provided; visit on your own.
  • U.S. Capitol - Admission ticket; explore on your own.
What's Included
  • Exclusive Tour Guide
  • All-Weather Tour
  • Guided Walking Experience
  • 2.5-Hour Duration
  • Entrance Passes to Governmental Chambers
What's Not Included
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate (unguided)
Additional Information

Embark on a 2.5-hour personal walking tour guided only by your private escort, exploring the edifices and establishments that shape this metropolis. Delve into discussions about politics and history, tracing the transformation of Washington DC from a mere marshland to the hub of one of the world’s most powerful countries. A tour of the Capitol Building IS NOT INCLUDED. However, we do offer entry tickets to the House & Senate which you can explore at your leisure after the tour concludes (self-guided).

  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • 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.
Location
Capitol South Station
First Street Southeast
Meet outside of Capitol South metro station at 1st and C street  SE Capitol South Metro Station
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Tali_s
Oct 5, 2024
Great tour of the Capitol Hill with Annemarie - The tour was very interesting. Our guide Annemarie was nice, professional, patient and provided a lot of information. We had a great time
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Oscar_a
Aug 31, 2024
Fun Capitol Tour - Donna, our tour guide, proved to be ver knowledgeable and provided fun facts which made the tour interesting and enjoyable!
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Adrian_b
Aug 4, 2024
A really interesting tour with a very good guide - I particularly enjoyed the library of Congress. Stephen was a very well informed and engaging guide and I really enjoyed hearing his take on a lot of features that I would not otherwise have noticed.
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Erica_a
Aug 3, 2024
Unique experience - Wonderful tour! The tour Gide catered it to interest my 9 year old! It was so wonderful . Lots of historical information, well organized so much time well spent on each section. She was extremely well prepared and knowledgeable.
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Press_i
Jul 30, 2024
Awesome - Rebecca was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. She was an excellent guide. We highly recommend her.
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Marypanke
Jul 25, 2024
Time flies when you’re having fun! - Our guide was very companionable and well-versed in the highlights of Capitol Hill. From political history to location, layout, architecture, exteriors / interiors of this renowned seat of government. A good storyteller, well-paced, keeping us on-schedule, allowing time for lingering in exhibits without losing any of the group. Really appreciated that we had swift, pre-arranged timed entries, breezing past long queues of tourists lined up for tickets or passes. A great experience!!
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Stephen_g
Jul 12, 2024
Great Guide - Maribeth was friendly and knowledgeable. Very professional tour with great information and timing. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Manuel_g
Jul 12, 2024
Awesome experience - Maribeth, was great. Very knowledgeable and insightful. The tour at the library of congress was awesome, she gave good background history, and the meaning behind the structure architecture of the building.
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Karlf147
Jul 2, 2024
Great tour - Amanda was amazing and very informative . My daughter and I both had a great time and would recommend to anyone. The tour ticked all the boxes
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Jousett_s
Jun 29, 2024
Great Tour - Tour of the Library of Congress. Dissappointed that we did not see the inside of the Supreme Court. Tour guide Christine was wonderful.
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