US Capitol Guided Tour with Entry Tickets
Your Capitol entry is reserved before you arrive. No queueing for a timed pass, no gamble on same-day availability. A licensed DC guide walks you through the Capitol Building and the rest of the Hill, and tells you what actually happened in the rooms you are standing in. Pick from three ways to explore the Hill: pair the Capitol with the Library of Congress, with the Supreme Court, or see all three.
Options
Open an option for the full tour, stop by stop, then book it right there.
Step inside the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress for the Main Reading Room, the Gutenberg Bible and Thomas Jefferson's personal library, then head into the Capitol for the film and a docent-led tour of the Rotunda, the Crypt and National Statuary Hall.
- Runs Tue to Sat
- Departs 10am and 1pm
Best for book lovers and architecture fans.
- Inside the US Capitol: Rotunda, Crypt and National Statuary Hall (included)
- Inside the Library of Congress: Main Reading Room and Gutenberg Bible (included)
- Supreme Court from the outside, no interior entry (not included)
3 hours · Max 15
Start inside the Supreme Court, among the Corinthian marble and the traditions that still shape how the Court works, then head into the Capitol for the film and a docent-led tour of the Rotunda, the Crypt and National Statuary Hall.
- Runs Mon to Fri
- Departs 10am and 1pm
Best for government and law buffs.
- Inside the US Capitol: Rotunda, Crypt and National Statuary Hall (included)
- Inside the Supreme Court: Corinthian marble and the stories behind it (included)
- Library of Congress not included on this option (not included)
3 hours · Max 15
All three landmarks on one guided walk, with your Capitol and Library of Congress timed entries reserved for you. This is our smallest group, capped at 10, so there is room to ask questions at every stop.
- Runs Tue to Fri
- Departs 9am
Best for first-time DC visitors who want all of Capitol Hill in one go.
- Inside the US Capitol: Rotunda, Crypt and National Statuary Hall (included)
- Inside the Library of Congress: Main Reading Room and Gutenberg Bible (included)
- Inside the Supreme Court: Corinthian marble and the stories behind it (included)
4 hours · Max 10, semi-private
What’s included
- A licensed DC guide and a small group
- All entry tickets, reserved for you.
- Entry to the US Capitol (all options)
- Entry to the Library of Congress (varies by option)
- Entry to the Supreme Court (varies by option)
- View the Rotunda and Statuary Hall
- The "Out of Many, One" film and a 30 to 45 minute docent-led tour of the Rotunda, the Crypt and National Statuary Hall
Know before you go
- Each option runs only when all of its buildings are open. The US Capitol is closed Sundays, the Library of Congress is closed Mondays, and the Supreme Court is closed weekends.
- Tours run 3 to 4 hours depending on the option you choose, and all three are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are welcome and the full route is step-free.
- Food, drinks, backpacks and large bags are not permitted inside the buildings.
- We run rain or shine. We will not cancel for weather unless there is a safety concern.
- The 45 minute official Capitol docent portion is shared with other groups.
- In the quieter winter months, tours may step into the old House and Senate chambers.
- Reduced rates for seniors, military, youth and children show at checkout.
Private tour
Same route, same guide, just your group. Your own date and time.
$300 private booking fee, plus $65 per guestCapitol & Library of Congress, or Capitol & Supreme Court
$400 private booking fee, plus $90 per guestBIG 3, all three inside
Meeting point
- We meet at the Florida House, 1 Second Street NE, Washington, DC 20002, on the corner of 2nd Street NE and East Capitol Street NE, directly behind the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress.
- Look for the green awning. It is the only state embassy in Washington.
- Please check in 15 minutes before your start time.
- Expect a text from your guide about two hours before the tour with exact meeting instructions.
- The tour ends inside the US Capitol Visitor Center, so you can keep exploring the building afterwards.
FAQ
Is Capitol entry really included, or do I queue for it?
It is included and it is reserved in advance on every option. You do not queue for a timed pass and you are not relying on same-day availability.
Do we go inside the Supreme Court?
On the Capitol and Supreme Court option, and on the BIG 3, yes. On the Capitol and Library of Congress option we see it from the plaza only.
The Court sets its own public visiting schedule and we hold no special arrangement with it. If it is closed on your date, your guide will tell you before you set out rather than after.
What is the difference between the two $65 tours?
Which second building you go inside. One takes you into the Library of Congress, the other into the Supreme Court. Both include the reserved Capitol entry. If you want all three, that is the BIG 3 at $90.
Which days does each option run?
Capitol and Library of Congress runs Tuesday to Saturday. Capitol and Supreme Court runs Monday to Friday. The BIG 3 runs Tuesday to Friday. The pattern follows the buildings: the Capitol closes Sundays, the Library closes Mondays, the Court closes weekends.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are welcome, and the full route, including the Capitol and the Library of Congress, is step-free.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour, and you can reserve now and pay later.
Reviews
Very good overview of Capital and Supreme Court. Enjoyed the guides: very informative and fortunate to go to gallery in The House
Shirleybeth H.
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William did an amazing job! The tour was so informative and inclusive!
Mara E.
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Awesome experience, Derek was exceptional with his knowledge and was very polite and patient!
Bruce B.
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Derek was a great guide and would tour with him again. Supreme Court was amazing to sit in the actual chamber and learn there is actually one court higher (fun fact). The Capitol tour was a lot to take it but so glad I did.
Gamal M.
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Highly recommend Jessie amazing tour knew so much history and had a lovely voice and would highly recommend
Sarah A.
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Jesse was amazing and we learned so much history on our tour! The Library of Congress is absolutely stunning!
Kimberley W.
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Archer guy was very knowledgeable, very comfortable settings. So much to see here definitely worth coming.
Sandra B.
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Jesse was great! He kept it very interesting and we had a great time!
Shianne P.
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Derek was an excellent tour guide and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed our tour very much!
Melissa P.
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We had a wonderful tour. Jesse was very informative and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend!
Cynthia C.
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Our guide Derek was really knowledgeable and engaging for our whole group ranging from teenagers to adults. Strongly recommend!
David T.
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Tour guide was excellent everything was awesome would highly recommend
Heather T.
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The tour was great, the guide had loads of knowledge and great stories, very informative. Nice small group so felt like everyone was included.
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GetYourGuide
Will was very knowledgeable and engaging. Made sure we had an in-depth experience.
Appines S.
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We truly enjoyed our tour of the Capital and Supreme Court. It’s a must when visiting Washington DC.! Fee was included w/ visiting inside the Capital and Supreme Court. The tour lasted about 3hrs. but went pretty quickly, Derek was our tour guide, he was great very knowledgeable, he made it fun! Our group was small, which was perfect! We highly recommend this tour!!
Calogera T.
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Great Tour!! Very knowledgeable and able to understand everything he said
Loba L.
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Excellent. Jesse was informative and engaging for the whole tour. Highly recommend it
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GetYourGuide
Jesse was a fantastic and informative guide on our Capitol + Library of Congress tour. Plenty of humour and plenty of facts – bonus points for having a small tour group. Many thanks from your Brits!
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Incredible experience. Small. Knowledgeable and took us the “smart way” so we weren’t going uphill the entire trip. Derek was fantastic
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Experience was great, Jesse was fun and made the tour interesting!
Vaughn H.
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Jesse was great! Super knowledgeable, very glad we had him as our guide 🙂
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GetYourGuide
Jesse (aka Thomas Jefferson) was fantastic! Very knowledgeable. Tour was at a comfortable pace. Really learned a lot!
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Great tour! Jesse was very friendly, informative and helpful in regard to the rest of our stay as well. Very knowledgeable from an historic standpoint.
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Jesse is an amazing tour guide, I got an unexpected private tour of supreme court, library of Congress and the capitol. He is knowledgeable and helpful to introduce these magnificent buildings and their history to me. I am really guide to choose Cornerstone Tour
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