Join an expert local guide on this small-group guided tour of Capitol Hill, one of the top things to do in DC! Explore the largest library on the world and see Thomas Jefferson's original book collection at the Library of Congress, or marvel at the majesty of the US Supreme Court, with either option including reserved access to the US Capitol Tour. Upgrade to the VIP option for a smaller group tour that includes the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, US Capitol, and Folger Shakespeare Library and Theatre! With 3 fantastic options, you get to choose the combo that's best for you! Choose between: US Capitol + Library of Congress to see the world’s largest library US Capitol + Supreme Court to explore the highest court in the land Or 4 Capitol Hill Attractions for an even more exclusive experience to see the Capitol, Library of Congress, Supreme Court, and the rarely seen Folger Shakespeare Library
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In demand: 14 of the next 70 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Begin your experience by meeting your guide at the Neptune Fountain in front of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Learn about the history and current inner workings of the US Supreme Court in a fun and relatable fashion. Through landmark cases from Marbury v Madison and Brown v Board of Education to the cases of today you will learn how cases make their way to the highest court in the land, the basics of an oral argument, and how opinions are established.
Explore the largest library in the world and a true architectural crown jewel of Washington, D.C. The Library of Congress features a magnificent display of Gilded Age extravagance, with a Great Hall renowned for its Beaux-Arts murals and sculpted marble. In addition to its striking design, the library houses over 170 million items—including Thomas Jefferson's foundational library, a Gutenberg Bible, and the first map to use the word 'America'—serving as a spectacular monument to the nation's pursuit of knowledge.
Our expert guide will help you navigate the security checkpoint and skip the ticket lines for a stress-free entrance to the Capitol Visitor Center. Once inside, you will explore a fascinating collection of state statues and discover the treasures of the Capitol Museum, including the historic catafalque built for Abraham Lincoln.
Step inside the historic areas of the U.S. Capitol with reserved access to the official guided tour. You will marvel at the magnificent Rotunda used to honor key leaders lying in state, walk through the original Crypt that supports the massive architecture above, and stand in the very room that once served as the U.S. House chamber—now known as National Statuary Hall.
Upgrade to the VIP option for a special visit to one of Washington, D.C.'s greatest hidden gems. At the Folger Shakespeare Library, you will discover the world's largest collection of William Shakespeare's First Folios, marvel at a stunning Elizabethan theater, and step inside an authentic English Great Hall where you will have a break at the Quill Cafe to enjoy a snack, coffee, or glass of wine or local beer.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
US Capitol "Big 3" Highlights with Reserved Entry lasts about 2–4 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $89 per person for this Washington DC experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 1:00 PM.
Children aged 0–12 pay from $79, adults from $89.
It can: 14 of the next 70 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet your guide at the fountain of Neptune's Court on the street level, outside the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. Guides will arrive 20-30 minutes prior to tour start time to check guests in. Guides will be wearing a blue name badge. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
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We enjoyed our tour very much. Evelyn was Great! We were the only ones on our tour so it gave us time really get to know each other and share personal experiences. She cued us in on some of the things we could do after our tour or at a later date. Both the Library of Congress and the Capital were equally amazing and we could have spent day in each. And the Shakespeare Theatre was a wonderful surprise. Thank you again, Evelyn
Our tour guide, Evelyn, was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and exciting to listen to. When it switched to another “Capitol” guide there was more standing in one place.
Megan was quite knowledgeable and personable. We toured the Supreme Court building and the Capitol building and she made sure that we saw all we could see. First time in DC and I would highly recommend this tour.
Overall a great tour of the court and the capital building. Our guide was funny and knowledgeable. He had a strong political bent that I could do without.
Our tour guide was Evelyn with Unscripted Tours. Evelyn was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun to spend time with! She knew the Capitol rotunda would be closing, so she hustled us in for the last tour in the early afternoon. She also got us tickets to the house chamber where we saw two bills pass. In the Library of Congress she explained the sculptures, murals and mosaics on the walls and ceiling. She also told us so much US history and we learned so much from her.
It sounds like Evelyn worked to make your experience extra enjoyable, and we love to hear it! Thanks for touring with us!
James and the other guides really know their story. James tells his story with flair and humor 😁 making it a easy to follow. Recommend this tour for sure
Thank you for the fantastic recommendation! We are thrilled to hear that James and the rest of our guiding team made your visit to Capitol Hill so memorable. Bringing history to life with flair and humor is exactly what we aim for, and it is wonderful to know James made the rich history of the US Capitol so easy to follow. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you on another tour soon.
Tony was great but I expected more from the capitol and library. I would have liked to see more details about Congress and The House of Representatives, including where and how they meet. The experience was just ‘okay’.
Hi there, thank you for sharing your thoughts. We are so glad to hear Tony was a great guide, but we understand your disappointment regarding access to the legislative floors. Because the US Capitol is an active government building, public access to the House of Representatives and Senate chambers is strictly controlled by Congress and requires gallery passes coordinated directly through a state representative's office. While our guided US Capitol and Library of Congress tour explores the rich history, Rotunda, and stunning architecture of these iconic Washington, D.C. landmarks, chamber access is unfortunately outside our control. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope you enjoyed the rest of your visit to the capital.
Such a wonderful tour! Our guide Evelyn was first class all the way. She’s extremely knowledgeable and personable. Both the Capitol and the library were so interesting and we’re grateful for the experience.
Thank you for joining us on Capitol Hill! We are thrilled to hear that Evelyn provided you with a first-class experience. She is incredibly passionate about the history and architecture of the Capitol and the Library of Congress, and it is wonderful to know her personable approach made your visit so memorable. We appreciate your kind words and hope to host you again!
Meg, our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. She encouraged us to ask as many questions as we liked. I highly recommend her as a guide.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are incredibly honored that this tour was one of the best things you did during your time in D.C. Meg is a fantastic guide who loves interacting with guests, and we are so glad her friendly approach made you feel so welcome to ask questions. We will be sure to pass your high praise along to her, and we hope to host you again in the future!
A good guide makes all the difference and James was awesome ! He rememberess where everyone was from and the associated statue in the capital - he was outstanding and I highly recommend !
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