Accessibility statement

The standard we aim for

We aim to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA on this website. Accessibility is treated as part of the build rather than something added afterwards.

What we have tested

Every page is checked with automated accessibility tooling at three screen widths before it ships, and we check the things automation cannot: keyboard navigation, focus visibility, heading order, and whether alt text actually describes the image rather than naming it.

Text and background colour combinations are contrast-checked by calculation rather than by eye. Where a brand colour failed, we changed the colour rather than the standard.

Motion on this site respects the reduce motion setting in your operating system. The review strip on the home page stops moving entirely if you have that setting on.

Known limitations

Booking and payment happen in Peek Pro, our reservations provider. We do not control that interface and cannot guarantee its accessibility. If you have difficulty completing a booking there, contact us and we will take the booking manually.

Guest reviews are quoted verbatim, so their spelling and punctuation are the guest’s own.

Accessibility on the tours themselves

The Capitol Hill routes are step-free throughout, including the Capitol and the Library of Congress, and wheelchairs and mobility scooters are welcome. The Lincoln assassination tour is wheelchair accessible.

Arlington National Cemetery and Georgetown are outdoor routes with gradients and uneven ground in places. They may not suit every mobility requirement, and we would rather tell you that before you book than after.

Contact us with your requirements and we will give you a straight answer, including where the answer is that a route will not work.

Tell us if we have got something wrong

If you hit a barrier on this site or on a tour, email hello@cornerstone-tours.com or call (771) 218-7714. Tell us what you were trying to do and what happened. We aim to reply within three business days.