Guided Capitol Hill with US Capitol and Library of Congress Entry
Overview
Enjoy a 2-Hour Guided Capitol Hill Walking Tour in Washington DC. This immersive tour includes official entry inside the U.S. Capitol & Library of Congress buildings (Capitol Museum when the Library of Congress is closed on Mondays).
Your guide will provides insight on political history, architecture of Capitol Hill, and how Congress functions. Enjoy photo opportunities outside the Supreme Court, Senate Offices, House of Representatives Offices, and Ulysses S. Grant Memorial.
Inside the U.S. Capitol, join the official guided interior tour. Highlights include the Capitol Rotunda; the Crypt, originally designed as George Washington’s final resting place; and the National Statuary Hall. When available, you may also visit the Old Supreme Court Chamber or Old Senate Chamber.
Continue to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. With timed-entry passes included, explore the ornate Great Hall, view the Gutenberg Bible, and enjoy breathtaking overlooks of the Main Reading Room.
What's Included
- Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt, and old house chambers of the US Capitol building
- Pass by the Supreme Court, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Senate Office, Peace Monument and Peace Circle
- Entry to US Capitol building
- See Thomas Jefferson’s original library
- Entry to the Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed on Mondays)
- 2-Hour Morning or Afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill
Meeting Location
101 Independence Avenue Southeast
Washington, DC 20540, USA
What To Expect
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United States Botanic Garden (pass by)
U.S. Capitol
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Library of Congress
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Supreme Court
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Peace Monument (pass by)
Ulysses S. Grant Memorial (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please Note: The Library of Congress is closed on Mondays. Travelers will visit Capitol Museum instead on Mondays.
- Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
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Activity code: C-74821P16
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt, and old house chambers of the US Capitol building.
- Pass by the Supreme Court, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Senate Office, Peace Monument and Peace Circle.
- Entry to US Capitol building.
- See Thomas Jefferson’s original library.
- Entry to the Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed on Mondays).
- 2-Hour Morning or Afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Capitol Hill with US Capitol and Library of Congress Entry is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided Capitol Hill with US Capitol and Library of Congress Entry will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt, and old house chambers of the US Capitol building
- Pass by the Supreme Court, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Senate Office, Peace Monument and Peace Circle
- Entry to US Capitol building
- See Thomas Jefferson’s original library
- Entry to the Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed on Mondays)
- 2-Hour Morning or Afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please Note: The Library of Congress is closed on Mondays. Travelers will visit Capitol Museum instead on Mondays.
- Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
