Capitol Hill & Library of Congress Highlights Walking Tour (With Tickets)

A grand walking tour of Capitol Hill to explore the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and US Capitol. Learn about the country's legislative & judicial branches and step inside with the included entry tickets. Supreme Court: The tour does not enter, but you will get a full understanding of the judicial branch. Library of Congress: See an original Gutenberg Bible, view Jefferson's original library collection. Take a peek in the main Reading Room and admire items such as a draft of the Gettysburg Address, handwritten lyrics for “The Sound of Music,” Maya Lin’s drawings for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, original artwork by Stan Lee for the Spider-Man comic. Capitol Building: Learn about the Burning of Washington and find the best angle for a photo. See the original plaster model of Freedom. Your guide will secure hard-to-get tickets for the docent-led tour, which brings you into the Crypt, the Rotunda, and the Old House.

1. 1

   Capitol Hill

   20 min

   We'll see the best photo angle of the US Capitol, stand where the four DC quadrants of DC intersect, and see the press area for Capitol reporters.

2. 2

   Supreme Court

   15 min

   From the outside, your guide will talk about the Supreme Court Building.

3. 3

   Library of Congress

   30 min

   Your guide will bring you inside this beautiful architectural wonder to explore Thomas Jefferson's personal library collection, an original Gutenburg Bible, the Main Reading Room overlook and more.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   5 min

   When security allows, we'll see the permanent podium on the House side of the Capitol available for press conferences.

5. 5

   U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

   10 min

   We'll enter the Capitol Visitor Center to see the original model of the Statue of Freedom (the statue on top of the Capitol Dome) and see part of the National Statuary Collection.

6. 6

   U.S. Capitol

   1 hour

   Your guide will explain the US Capitol's significance, architecture and history before bringing you inside for a docent led tour.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.