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Washington, DC Capitol and Library of Congress/Supreme Court Tour

TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10

ExcellentTop 3% in Washington DC

423 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Explore the Capitol and, depending on your option, the Library of Congress or Supreme Court with reserved entry and an expert guide.

About this tour

Step into the halls where American democracy takes shape on a guided Washington, DC Capitol and Library of Congress/Supreme Court tour. Reserved entry helps you spend less time arranging tickets and more time taking in the architecture, art, and stories of Capitol Hill.

Every option visits the U.S. Capitol, including the Capitol Visitor Center and a docent-led tour of the Rotunda. Depending on your selection, continue to the Library of Congress to see the Main Reading Room, Gutenberg Bible, and Jefferson Library, or enter the Supreme Court. Choose the Big 3 option to visit all three landmarks in one tour. Tours last about 2.5 to 4 hours, depending on the itinerary, and a private upgrade is available. The Capitol docent portion is shared with other groups, even on private tours.

The Library of Congress option does not run Mondays, while Supreme Court visits are unavailable on weekends. The Big 3 tour runs Tuesday through Friday. With an English-speaking guide and reserved entry, this Washington, DC Capitol and Library of Congress/Supreme Court tour offers a compelling introduction to the city’s civic landmarks. Choose the itinerary that suits your interests and discover Capitol Hill up close.

Highlights

  • Explore the Capitol Rotunda, crypt, and National Statuary Hall with a docent
  • Admire the Library of Congress Main Reading Room and Gutenberg Bible on select options
  • Enter the Supreme Court on select options
  • See the Capitol, Library of Congress, and Supreme Court on the Big 3 tour
  • Skip ticket-planning with reserved entry arranged in advance

What's included

Included

  • Reserved or timed-entry tickets to the U.S. Capitol
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Docent-led tour of the Capitol Rotunda
  • Capitol exterior exploration and Capitol Visitor Center visit
  • Library of Congress entry, Jefferson Library, Gutenberg Bible, and Main Reading Room on applicable options
  • U.S. Supreme Court interior entry on applicable options

Not included

  • Transportation and hotel pickup or drop-off
  • Entry to landmarks not included in the selected option

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Important information

  • The Library of Congress option is unavailable Mondays because the library is closed
  • The Supreme Court option is unavailable Saturdays and Sundays because the court is closed
  • The Big 3 tour runs Tuesday through Friday
  • Choose the option that matches the landmarks you want to visit
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  • Private tour upgrades are available; the official Capitol docent portion is shared with other groups
  • Tours run rain or shine unless weather creates a safety concern
  • No outside food or drinks; bags larger than 18 x 14 x 8.5 inches are not allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible; strollers and service animals are allowed

Frequently asked questions

Which landmarks are included?

All options include the U.S. Capitol. Library of Congress and Supreme Court entry depend on the option you select.

When does the Big 3 tour run?

The Big 3 tour visits the Capitol, Library of Congress, and Supreme Court and runs Tuesday through Friday.

Is the tour available on Mondays or weekends?

The Library of Congress is closed Mondays, and the Supreme Court is closed on weekends, so options that include those buildings are unavailable on those days.

Can I book a private tour?

A private tour with a dedicated guide is available as an upgrade. The official Capitol docent portion is shared with other groups.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, and strollers and service animals are allowed.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.95 on Viator and 4.81 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Washington DC
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 9.1. Top 3% in Washington DC means it ranks in the top 3% of tours in Washington DC by this score.

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