US Supreme Court & US Capitol Interior Small-Group Guided Tour
Description
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.
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The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. The Senate and the House of Representatives have met here for more than two centuries. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored; today, it stands as a monument not only to its builders but also to the American people and their government. Enjoy a reserved tour of the rotunda, crypt, and old house chambers led by a US Capitol Guide.
Learn about the history and inner workings of the highest court in the land as you visit the Supreme Court. Your guide will share the story of the birth of the Supreme Court up to current cases and what they mean
Marvel at the iconic architecture and lush greenery of Capitol Hill
Explore the treasures of the Capitol Museum with a guided tour, learn the history of the US Capitol, and about the key historical figures honored in the statue collection before joining the Capitol led tour of the historical areas.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- 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.
Reviews(10)
The meeting place was a little hard to find, but overall experience was good
Evelyn and the Capital guide were excellent. Efficient and saw all the important sights. Both very knowledgeable.
There were several hand offs from guide to theatre, guide to capital guide, and somewhat shorter than we expected and then left to fend for ourselves in Library of Congress. Also, I was charged twice for this tour.
Hi There! Thanks for your feedback. While we do offer tours that include the Library of Congress and that run a little longer, the option you booked was the 2 hour tour that included the US Capitol and Supreme Court only. We wish we did not have to hand off our guests in the Capitol however due to security constraints this is a requirement. We would love to guide our guests the whole way! Sorry to hear about the double charge. We do not handle payments on this platform but have notified customer service to look into that for you.
If you can afford it, always worth paying for a local tour guide to give you a deeper and personal understanding and experience. Otherwise you miss SO much wandering around on your own. We visited Capitol Hill and finished in Congress library. Much of the tour is delivered by the official federal government employees but complemented by unscripted. We had JAMES as our tour guide who provided a high energy, funny and informative tour of some of the great iconic sites of Washington DC. Highly recommend.
Our guide, Shane, was very knowledgeable and gave a great tour. He gave us plenty of time to see attractions and then answer a questions we had. His voice was strong enough for us all the hear and he was quite pleasant to talk to. I would highly recommend this tour to all.
Very informative and was great seeing the inside of the Supreme Court and Capitol. Shane was very knowledgeable and shared some special insights
Our tour guide Shane was great- friendly, caring and very informative. We encountered a couple obstacles on our tour which he handled very well and made sure we were able to see everything we were scheduled to see and then some
Liam was an amazing tour guide! Giving us more than just the "brochure facts," he brought special insight to the places we visited on the tour, as well as fun facts about historical figures. He pointed out items in the Capitol building that our appointed Capitol Guide overlooked, such as a plaque on the floor indicating where Abe Lincoln's desk was located.
Shawn was our guide and he was simply awesome! Super informative, absolutely fun to be with, and someone who genuinely had a passion for history & politics. The tour was well-conducted, with key stops at both locations, fun facts and laughs peppered throughout, ensuring all of us were involved. We had some lovely surprises included too (not sharing them here, either) and also, offers from Shawn to click our pictures when we liked a pose :) All in all, will definitely consider other Unscripted tours the next time!
We’re so glad we booked this experience to enhance our visit. We learned many things we did not know and our guide was extremely knowledgeable and personable.
