Capitol Hill, Supreme Court & Library of Congress Exclusive Tour | 2 hours 30 minutes

80 Reviews | Washington DC
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SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE 10AM
2 Adults x $51.94
$103.88
Approx Total
$103.88
Semi-Private 12 Guest Maximum: Semi-Private WalkingTour; "Semi-Private"Means Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests Maximum; Professional Tour Guide
Private Walking Tour
2 Adults x $519.40
$1,038.80
Approx Total
$1,038.80
Private Walking Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours; Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
  • Guided Walking Tour
  • Duration 2.5 Hours
  • Passes to the House of Representatives and or the Senate Provided by guide at the end of the tour.
  • 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)

Overview

Visit the buildings and institutions that define this city during a 2.5-hour private guided walking tour with just you and your guide. We’ll talk politics and history as we trace Washington DC’s evolution from a swamp to the capital of one of the world’s most influential nations. Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate at the end of the tour (unguided)

Meeting points

Meet outside of Capitol South metro station at 1st and C street  SE Capitol South Metro Station 

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Itinerary

  • 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.

    45 minutes

  • 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.

    45 minutes

  • 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)

    45 minutes

  • N/A

    Entry is provided, visit on your own

  • U.S. Capitol

    Admission ticket, explore on your own,

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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80 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 70 reviews with 5 stars

The tour was great! Kate was an exceptional guide!

Published on Jan, 2025

Our Guide Kate took us through the capitol hill tour and she was fantastic! She shared information and insights that we would have never known but for her. It was an experience we will cherish for the rest of our lives! Even though I fell on the stairs of the library of congress, it didn't dampen the experience for us. Thank you Kate and Babylon Tours of DC

Great Tour

Published on Dec, 2024

Rebecca was very professional, fun and patient. Thank you Rebecca for showing us a beautiful side of DC

Very moving experience.

Published on Dec, 2024

Maribeth was excellent. Great balance of sharing information and letting us look around. I’m so glad I did this tour and would highly recommend it.

Perfect and compact tour

Published on Dec, 2024

Outstanding tour! Lisa was an excellent guide that went into great detail ithrouout the entire tour. The only thing that would have made the tour better would have been both the House and Senete in full session.

History of the Capital.

Published on Nov, 2024

The whole tour was extremely interesting and informative and I learnt so much about the history of USA. Amanda my guide was excellent. My highlights were the Jefferson Library and the Dome.

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