BIG 3 Capitol Hill Landmarks Tour: Capitol, Library, & Court
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the "Big 3" of Capitol Hill on this guided walking tour of Washington DC's most iconic government landmarks: the US Capitol, the Library of Congress, and the Supreme Court, all in one unforgettable experience. With reserved timed-entry tickets included, skip the long lines and step inside the US Capitol Building to admire the Rotunda, National Statuary Hall, and Capitol Visitor Center. Marvel at the breathtaking Thomas Jefferson Building at the Library of Congress, see the priceless Gutenberg Bible, and gaze into the historic Main Reading Room. Stand before the majestic Supreme Court and explore its interior. Led by an expert local guide, you'll hear the stories, history, and secrets behind American democracy. Perfect for history lovers, families, and first-time visitors to Washington DC. This is a small-group tour with a maximum of 10 travelers per group, ensuring a personal, intimate experience with plenty of time for questions. Book your Capitol Hill tour today!
Inclusions
What's included
- Entry to the U.S. Supreme Court interior
- Timed entry tickets to the U.S. Capitol
- View the Gutenberg Bible
- Docent-led tour of the Capitol Rotunda
- Visit the Main Reading Room
- Visit to the Capitol Visitor Center
- Timed entry tickets to the Library of Congress
- Exploration of the Jefferson Library
- Exploration of the Capitol's exterior
Itinerary
Your tour begins at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, the grand underground gateway to the Capitol. Located beneath the East Front plaza, it features Emancipation Hall, exhibits on the history of Congress, a original plaster model of the Statue of Freedom, and where your guide checks in your reserved-entry tickets before you head into the Capitol itself.
Step inside the Library of Congress with your reserved-entry tickets included. Explore the breathtaking Thomas Jefferson Building, one of the most beautiful interiors in Washington, DC, with its ornate ceilings, grand staircases and stained glass. See the priceless Gutenberg Bible on display, and look down into the domed Main Reading Room from the visitor overlook as your guide shares the story of the world's largest library.
Enter the US Capitol Building with your reserved-entry tickets included. Stand beneath the soaring dome in the magnificent Capitol Rotunda, surrounded by historic paintings and statues, then continue into National Statuary Hall and the Crypt. Your guide shares the stories of American democracy, landmark legislation, and the art and architecture that fill this working home of Congress.
Stand before the majestic marble facade of the Supreme Court of the United States, the highest court in the nation. No tickets are required to enter. Your guide explains how the Court works, the landmark cases decided here, and the meaning behind the famous "Equal Justice Under Law" inscription. Explore the Great Hall and, when the Court is not in session, look inside the historic Supreme Court Chamber (courtroom) where the nine Justices hear oral arguments.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide will text you 2 hours before your tour and meet you on the sidewalk at the corner of 2nd St NE and East Capitol St NE, just outside Florida House. Kindly remain outside of Florida House as this is an active state embassy.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 100 travellers
- Operated by
- Cornerstone Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Washington DC
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 767 experiences we list in Washington DC.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Washington DC
Washington, DC is the US capital, a planned city on the Potomac, with a National Mall of monuments and museums and cherry trees in spring.
Washington was planned as a capital in the 1790s, with broad avenues radiating from the Capitol. The National Mall stretches from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, past the Washington Monument and the Reflecting Pool. Memorials to Jefferson, Franklin Roosevelt and Martin Luther King Jr stand around the Tidal Basin, where cherry trees bloom in late March or early April. The White House stands just north of the Mall.
Top-ranked sights in Washington DC: The White House, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial.
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