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Washington, D.C. Capitol Hill and Library of Congress Walking Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10

Very goodTop 13% in Washington DC

1,857 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Explore Capitol Hill with a licensed guide, visit the Library of Congress, and tour the U.S. Capitol with included tickets.

About this tour

Discover Washington, D.C.’s Capitol Hill on a three-hour walking tour that brings the nation’s legislative and judicial history into view. With a licensed professional guide, explore landmark exteriors and step inside two of the capital’s most significant institutions.

At the Supreme Court, learn about the judicial branch from outside the building. Then enter the Library of Congress to see the Gutenberg Bible, Jefferson’s original library collection, and a glimpse of the Main Reading Room. Your visit also includes a docent-led U.S. Capitol tour, with access to the Crypt, Rotunda, and Old House. Along the way, hear about the Burning of Washington and see the Capitol’s original plaster model of Freedom.

This Washington, D.C. Capitol Hill walking tour pairs expert context with included entry tickets, making it easy to take in the stories and details behind these celebrated landmarks. Meet your guide at the designated corner and set out to explore the heart of American government.

Highlights

  • Explore Capitol Hill with a licensed professional guide
  • See the Supreme Court from outside and learn about the judicial branch
  • View the Gutenberg Bible and Jefferson’s original library collection
  • Admire the Capitol’s Crypt, Rotunda, and Old House on a docent-led tour

What's included

Included

  • Tickets to enter the Library of Congress
  • Guided walking tour with a professional licensed guide
  • Tickets for the docent-led U.S. Capitol tour

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet at the corner of 1st St NE and Constitution Ave NE, on the sidewalk outside the Reserve Officers Association building; do not enter the building
  • Guests arriving more than 15 minutes late cannot be accommodated
  • No restrooms are available until the second hour of the tour
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The walking tour lasts 180 minutes, or 3 hours.

What is included in the tour?

The tour includes a licensed professional guide, Library of Congress entry tickets, and tickets for a docent-led U.S. Capitol tour.

Does the tour enter the Supreme Court?

No. The Supreme Court is viewed from outside, while the guide explains the judicial branch.

What can I see at the Library of Congress?

Highlights include the Gutenberg Bible, Jefferson’s original library collection, and a view into the Main Reading Room.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at the corner of 1st St NE and Constitution Ave NE, on the sidewalk outside the Reserve Officers Association building. Do not enter the building.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.80 on Viator and 4.70 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.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
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  • 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 8.3. Top 13% in Washington DC means it ranks in the top 13% of tours in Washington DC by this score.

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