Capitol Hill Guided Tour: Supreme Court Exploration

Explore the iconic buildings and institutions that shape this city on a 2.5-hour, semi-private guided walking tour, accommodating up to 8 guests (with a maximum of 12 participants). Delve into politics and history as we journey through Washington DC’s transformation from a swamp to the capital of a global powerhouse.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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)

What's Included
  • Semi-Private Walking Tour
  • Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
  • Duration 2.5 Hours
  • Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests
  • Passes to the House of Representatives and/or the Senate Provided
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 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)
Additional Information
  • 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.
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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Aaronlh5004rh
Jul 2, 2024
Saw sites and met new people - Amanda was a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable and very personable, you can’t miss with her. She took us all over dc and was engaged in conversation the entire time.
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691sigiw
Jun 29, 2024
GREAT EXPERIENCE - Our tour guide John was great. He was very helpful with the logistics and very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great experience.
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26rickyv
Jun 23, 2024
It’s everything I thought it would be. - The tour was amazing! The tour guide was very knowledgeable of the Capitol and the hearing/listening devices they lend you were great, I’ve been on many tours and I wish all tours used this kind of listening device. Besides all that I was in awe to be standing in the midst of American history, where our forefather’s once stood. The architecture was beautiful as well as the statues and the art painted on the walls and hanging on the walls were amazing. After the tour we were led through a tunnel to there cafeteria for lunch, and this was not your typical cafeteria. The food was first rate and there was a good variety of choices for everyone, and I thought the prices were reasonable. TripAdvisor was easy to work with and when we had questions they were easy to get a hold of and helpful.
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Compass03513724240
Jun 21, 2024
Informative and Interesting Tour - Fantastic tour by Brenda. Very knowledgeable and made our tour very interesting. Recommended. She made sure we knew where to go for other tours in Capitol Building
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Rachel_n
Jun 18, 2024
Awesome tour - We had Brenda as our tour guide and she was awesome! Very informative. She really enjoys what she does and it shows! We did 4 other tours in DC during our trip and this was our favorite.
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David
Jun 14, 2024
Great tour! - Brenda did a great job-very informative tour. Took us through a special exhibit, also found time to view the House floor. Highly recommend!
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Racheln163
Jun 14, 2024
Awesome tour - Tour was AMAZING! Brenda was our tour guide and she was wonderful! She knows her stuff! Very informative and engaging. Out of all the tours we did in the DC area, this was our Favorite!
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Mthaskins
May 31, 2024
Totally worth it! - This tour was absolutely awesome. Our tour guide was amazing and knew so many interesting &fun facts. I highly recommend!
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586rubiak
May 28, 2024
Capitol Hill, Supreme Court and Congress Library - Amazing tour with Brenda who was so knowledgeable and gave us so many interesting facts. Highly recommended for families.
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Frenchcutlet
Jun 4, 2024
But hit & miss - This tour could have been better than it was. It was interesting & we saw a lot, but the content given what with year 8 school children on excursions took the limelight away, far to noisy.
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