Washington DC Capitol & Supreme Court Guided Tour
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
- Timed Entry to the U.S Capitol and Rotunda
- Expert Tour Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
1 2nd Street Northeast
Washington, DC 20002, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
First Street Southeast
Washington, DC 20515, USA
The tour will conclude inside of the Capitol Visitor Center so you can continue exploring nearby landmarks, restaurants, or call a ride or metro to your next destination.
What To Expect
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Supreme Court
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
U.S. Capitol
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- Entry to the Supreme Court of The United States.
- Timed Entry to the U.S Capitol and Rotunda.
- Expert Tour Guide.
- Gratuities.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Washington DC Capitol & Supreme Court Guided Tour 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Washington DC Capitol & Supreme Court Guided Tour 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
- Entry to the Supreme Court of The United States
- Timed Entry to the U.S Capitol and Rotunda
- Expert Tour Guide
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
