DC: US Capitol & Library of Congress / Supreme Court Guided Tour
Overview
Explore the heart of American democracy on Capitol Hill with reserved timed-entry tickets and a guide who knows these halls inside and out. We reserve every ticket in advance, so you skip the planning and go straight to the history.
Choose your option:
US Capitol & Library of Congress (3 hrs, up to 15): Tour the Jefferson Building's Main Reading Room, Gutenberg Bible, and Jefferson's library, then the Capitol Rotunda, crypt, and Statuary Hall.
US Capitol & Supreme Court (2.5–3 hrs, up to 15): Start at the Supreme Court, then the Capitol Visitor Center, film, and docent-led Capitol tour.
BIG 3 Capitol Hill Landmarks (4 hrs, up to 10): All three landmarks on one guided tour, Tuesday–Friday.
Upgrade any tour to PRIVATE for just your group (the 45-minute Capitol docent portion is shared).
Note: the Library of Congress is closed Mondays and the Supreme Court is closed weekends.
Perfect for first-time DC visitors, history buffs, families, and school groups.
What's Included
- Reserved Entry to the U.S. Capitol (all options)
- Entry to the Supreme Court (varies by option)
- Languages Offered: English
- Reserved Entry to the Library of Congress (varies by option)
- Maximum of 15 guests
- Expert Tour Guide
- Some buildings are excluded from some options, make sure to review your selection!
Meeting Location
1 2nd Street Northeast
Washington, DC 20002, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
First Street Southeast
Washington, DC 20515, USA
The tour will conclude inside of the Capitol Visitor Center so you can continue exploring nearby landmarks, restaurants, or call a ride or metro to your next destination.
What To Expect
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Capitol Hill (pass by)
Supreme Court
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
U.S. Capitol
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Library of Congress
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- No outside food or drink
- No bags larger than 18" wide x 14" high x 8.5" deep
- Please review prohibited items: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/prohibited-items
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Washington DC customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- Reserved Entry to the U.S. Capitol (all options).
- entry to the Supreme Court (varies by option).
- Languages Offered: English.
- Reserved Entry to the Library of Congress (varies by option).
- Maximum of 15 guests.
- Expert Tour Guide.
- some buildings are excluded from some options, make sure to review your selection!.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the DC: US Capitol & Library of Congress / Supreme Court Guided Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for DC: US Capitol & Library of Congress / Supreme Court Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Washington DC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Reserved Entry to the U.S. Capitol (all options)
- Entry to the Supreme Court (varies by option)
- Languages Offered: English
- Reserved Entry to the Library of Congress (varies by option)
- Maximum of 15 guests
- Expert Tour Guide
- Some buildings are excluded from some options, make sure to review your selection!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- No outside food or drink
- No bags larger than 18" wide x 14" high x 8.5" deep
- Please review prohibited items: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/prohibited-items
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
