Washington DC Capitol & Supreme Court Guided Tour
- Duration2 hours
- Max Travelers30 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryBest Conversion, Cultural Tours
Overview
Stand where laws are made and justice is served on this 2-hour guided walking tour of Capitol Hill, one of the top things to do in Washington, DC. Explore the iconic U.S. Capitol Building and the Supreme Court, two of the most powerful and photographed landmarks in the nation’s capital.
Your tour includes entry tickets to the official docent-led U.S. Capitol tour, so there’s no scrambling for same-day passes. Follow your guide through historic spaces like the soaring Rotunda, National Statuary Hall, and the Crypt, while learning how the legislative branch shapes American government.
Then discover the Supreme Court, the highest court in the land. Take in its neoclassical grandeur, hear the stories behind landmark cases, and understand the judicial branch’s role in America’s system of checks and balances.
Perfect for history buffs, first-time visitors, families, students, and anyone who wants to truly understand how Washington, DC works.
What's included
Entry to the Supreme Court of The United States
Expert Tour Guide
Timed Entry to the U.S Capitol and Rotunda
What's Not included
Gratuities
Itinerary
Standing across from the Capitol, the Supreme Court's marble fau00e7ade and iconic columns have guarded American justice since 1935. This is where landmark decisions u2014 from Brown v. Board to Roe v. Wade u2014 shaped the nation. Look up at the inscription above the entrance: 'Equal Justice Under Law.' Few phrases carry more weight in American history.
Beneath the Capitol's east plaza lies one of Washington's best kept secrets u2014 a 580,000 square foot underground visitor center that welcomes over 3 million guests a year. This is your gateway to the heart of American democracy, housing exhibition halls, historic artifacts, and the original plaster cast of the Freedom statue that crowns the Capitol dome. Before we head inside, take a moment to look up u2014 that dome took over 10 years to complete and was finished during the Civil War, a deliberate symbol that the Union would endure.
Few buildings on earth carry the weight of this one. The Capitol has housed Congress since 1800, and inside the Rotunda, guests find themselves standing beneath one of the most breathtaking interiors in the world. Nearly 180 feet above, Constantino Brumidi's Apotheosis of Washington u2014 a nearly 5,000 square foot fresco painted in 1865 u2014 watches over all who enter. Eight monumental paintings line the walls, each capturing a defining moment in America's founding story. Designed to inspire awe, the Capitol Rotunda has been doing exactly that for over two centuries.
Good to know
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.