Capitol Hill: Capitol & Library of Congress Small-Group Tour

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4.75

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Overview

Available languages

English

Experience Capitol Hill, inside and out, with a guided small-group tour of one of the most powerful neighborhoods in the world, including reserved entry to the US Capitol and The Library of Congress. See where the United States' laws are made and visit one of the largest collections of books in the world.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please review voucher information after booking as it provides a detailed list of items banned from the Capitol and many other federal buildings. Possession of these items will result in non-admission to the building.

Tour runs approximately 3 hours

Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes before tour start time. Tour begins exactly at stated time, entry to buildings are on timed reservations, and group must enter security together, therefore we are unable to accommodate for late arrivals.

Closest Metro stop: Capitol South (Orange/Blue/Silver Lines) - Exit station using main exit, walk approximately two blocks north on First Street SE.

The US Capitol and its surrounding complex are in a secure federal operation area and nearby parking is highly restricted. The nearest public parking is located at Union Station approximately .5 mile from meeting location. Alternative modes of transportation are highly encouraged.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill in Washington DC

Small-Group (15 guests or less) for a more personalized experience

View part of Thomas Jefferson’s original collection of over 6,000 books

Professional Guide

Admission to the Library of Congress

Admission inside the U.S. Capitol Building

Reserved access to a Capitol guide led tour of historic areas of the Capitol

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Capitol Hill Tour

Reviews

4.75

1,526 reviews on TripAdvisor

1329

Excellent tour
Christopher P,
Apr 1, 2025
5.00
We toured the capital building and the Library of congress. It was very informative. Our guide. James, was both fun and knowledgeable.
My husband & I were on...
Virginia G,
Mar 31, 2025
5.00
My husband & I were on the small-group tour & we learned a lot of interesting history & facts about DC, the Capitol & the Library of Congress. Adequate time was spent in both locations & there was an option to return to the Capitol on our own after finishing the tour in the Library of Congress. Overall, very worth the cost
Must-Do Tour in D.C
Pavel K,
Mar 31, 2025
5.00
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Unscripted Tours and our tour guide Meg this past Saturday on the 3-hour U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress tour. From start to finish, the tour was engaging, insightful, and incredibly enjoyable. Meg was not only extremely knowledgeable but also brought a fun and vibrant energy that made the entire experience fly by. Even though it was three hours long, it felt like no time at all—we were completely immersed the whole way through. We couldn’t recommend this tour more highly. If you’re visiting D.C. and want a deeper, more captivating understanding of its landmarks, Unscripted Tours is the way to go. We’ll definitely be looking out for more of their tours next time we're back in D.C.!
Meg was a superb guide....
Dingxiang L,
Mar 31, 2025
5.00
Meg was a superb guide. Unscripted Tours is a very great company. Everything is clearly designed. And the tour doesn't end right after the time's up, Meg will tell you what you could explore after that! I booked another tour with the same company right after this tour!
Meh but tried
lynne c,
Mar 30, 2025
2.00
Our guide was lovely person but must have had a bad day- not fully informed - was scattered and constantly apologizing I felt badly for her