Washington DC Historic Landmarks Guided Tour

Your journey begins at the Neptune Fountain, right outside the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. Meet your guide and begin your adventure. We walk to the Supreme Court where you'll learn about the prison that once stood on the site and the symbolism-filled architecture of the Supreme Court building.
Then we head inside the Supreme Court where your guide will discuss the complex history of the institution, notable justices, landmark cases, and the secrets of the building.

Tuesday through Friday we enter the Library of Congress, the world's largest library. Your guide's reserved passes will bring you into the heart of knowledge. You will see Thomas Jefferson's library, the basis for the Library's collection, and see the grandeur of the Main Reading Room.

Follow your guide to the US Capitol and hear the hidden history of the building, Congress, and the artwork within. Your tour concludes with reserved passes for a federal guide-led tour, exploring the historic spaces.

Meeting Point

10 1st St SE

10 1st St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA

Meet your guide at the fountain of Neptune's Court on the street level, outside the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. Guides will arrive 20-30 minutes prior to tour start time to check guests in. Guides will be wearing a blue name badge.

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
• Entry into the Supreme Court and of stories of its history
• Professional Guide
• Admission inside the U.S. Capitol Building
• Admission to the Library of Congress Tuesday through Friday
• Reserved access to a Capitol guide led tour of historic areas of the Capitol

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours and 3 hours

U.S. Capitol

Washington DC, 20510, District of Columbia

The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. The Senate and the House of Representatives have met here for more than two centuries. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored; today, it stands as a monument not only to its builders but also to the American people and their government.
Enjoy a reserved tour of the rotunda, crypt, and old house chambers led by a US Capitol Guide.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Supreme Court

First Street NE, , Washington DC, 20543, District of Columbia

Learn about the history and inner workings of the highest court in the land as you visit the Supreme Court. Your guide will share the story of the birth of the Supreme Court up to current cases and what they mean

15 minutes

Library of Congress

101 Independence Ave SE, , Washington DC, 20540, District of Columbia

Experience a guided tour of one of the most beautiful buildings in Washington, DC as you view the main reading room, a portion of Thomas Jefferson's original library, and the Great Hall. Learn about the library's history and current operations, and how you can access the resources within its collection.

1 hour

Capitol Hill

First St and East Capitil St NE, , Washington DC, 20004, District of Columbia

Marvel at the iconic architecture and lush greenery of Capitol Hill

15 minutes