PRIVATE Washington DC Capitol Hill Guided Tour with Entry Tickets
Overview
Discover Capitol Hill on an exclusive 3-hour private guided tour, featuring reserved entry to both the U.S. Capitol and the Library of Congress. Explore the historic Rotunda and National Statuary Hall, admire the remarkable treasures of the Library, and discover the underground tunnels connecting these iconic landmarks. Led by your own expert historian, enjoy a more personalized experience with the flexibility to ask questions, explore your group’s interests, and uncover the fascinating history of America’s legislative heart, all while avoiding long entry lines.
- Private Experience for your group
- Dedicated, expert guide
- Reserved entry tickets to the U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress
- Marvel at the Supreme Court and explore underground tunnels
- Duration: 3 hours, meeting at 1 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002
What's Included
- Private experience for your group
- Expert Tour Guide
- Reserved entry to the U.S. Capitol for an exclusive docent-guided tour
- Reserved Entry and Guided Tour of the Library of Congress (this is closed on Mondays).
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
First Street Northeast
Washington, DC 20543, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Step inside the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, widely considered one of the most beautiful public buildings in the United States. As the largest library in the world, this Gilded Age architectural masterpiece is a true monument to human knowledge.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour covers only the exterior of the Supreme Court building; it does not include entry.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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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).
- Private experience for your group.
- Expert Tour Guide.
- Reserved entry to the U.S. Capitol for an exclusive docent-guided tour.
- Reserved Entry and Guided Tour of the Library of Congress (this is closed on Mondays).
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the PRIVATE Washington DC Capitol Hill Guided Tour with Entry Tickets is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for PRIVATE Washington DC Capitol Hill Guided Tour with Entry Tickets 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
- Private experience for your group
- Expert Tour Guide
- Reserved entry to the U.S. Capitol for an exclusive docent-guided tour
- Reserved Entry and Guided Tour of the Library of Congress (this is closed on Mondays).
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour covers only the exterior of the Supreme Court building; it does not include entry.
