US Capitol & Supreme Court: Exclusive Small-Group Tour
Overview
Please note that in the case of a government shutdown we will be providing alternate options
Your journey begins at the Neptune Fountain, right outside the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. Meet your guide and begin your adventure. We walk to the Supreme Court where you'll learn about the prison that once stood on the site and the symbolism-filled architecture of the Supreme Court building.
Then we head inside the Supreme Court where your guide will discuss the complex history of the institution, notable justices, landmark cases, and the secrets of the building.
Next your guide will guide you through the architectural history of the US Capitol and reveal little known history of the building before providing you with reserved passes for a federal guide-led tour of the United States Capitol.
What's Included
- Small-Group (15 guests or less) for a more personalized experience
- Entry into the Supreme Court and of stories of its history
- Admission to the Library of Congress Tuesday through Friday
- Reserved access to a Capitol guide led tour of historic areas of the Capitol
- Professional Guide
- 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill in Washington DC
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
First Street Southeast
Washington, DC 20003, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Washington, DC 20004, USA
Your guide will provide you with pre-reserved passes to a tour of the historic spaces of the US Capitol
What To Expect
U.S. Capitol
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Supreme Court
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Capitol Hill
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- Please review voucher information after booking as it provides a detailed list of items banned from the Capitol and many other federal buildings. Possession of these items will result in non-admission to the building.
- Closest Metro stop: Capitol South (Orange/Blue/Silver Lines) - Exit station using main exit, walk approximately two blocks north on First Street SE.
- Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes before tour start time. Tour begins exactly at stated time, entry to buildings are on timed reservations, and group must enter security together, therefore we are unable to accommodate for late arrivals.
- Tour runs approximately 2 hours on Mondays and 3 hours Tuesday through Thursday
- The US Capitol and its surrounding complex are in a secure federal operation area and nearby parking is highly restricted. The nearest public parking is located at Union Station approximately .5 mile from meeting location. Alternative modes of transportation are highly encouraged.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-41377P29
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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).
- Small-Group (15 guests or less) for a more personalized experience.
- Entry into the Supreme Court and of stories of its history.
- Admission to the Library of Congress Tuesday through Friday.
- Reserved access to a Capitol guide led tour of historic areas of the Capitol.
- Professional Guide.
- 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill in Washington DC.
- Gratuities.
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..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the US Capitol & Supreme Court: Exclusive Small-Group Tour is as follows:
- 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 US Capitol & Supreme Court: Exclusive Small-Group 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
- Small-Group (15 guests or less) for a more personalized experience
- Entry into the Supreme Court and of stories of its history
- Admission to the Library of Congress Tuesday through Friday
- Reserved access to a Capitol guide led tour of historic areas of the Capitol
- Professional Guide
- 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill in Washington DC
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- Please review voucher information after booking as it provides a detailed list of items banned from the Capitol and many other federal buildings. Possession of these items will result in non-admission to the building.
- Closest Metro stop: Capitol South (Orange/Blue/Silver Lines) - Exit station using main exit, walk approximately two blocks north on First Street SE.
- Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes before tour start time. Tour begins exactly at stated time, entry to buildings are on timed reservations, and group must enter security together, therefore we are unable to accommodate for late arrivals.
- Tour runs approximately 2 hours on Mondays and 3 hours Tuesday through Thursday
- The US Capitol and its surrounding complex are in a secure federal operation area and nearby parking is highly restricted. The nearest public parking is located at Union Station approximately .5 mile from meeting location. Alternative modes of transportation are highly encouraged.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
