Private U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Tour

1. U.S. Capitol
   1h 20m · Admission ticket included
   The United States Capitol, often called The Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
2. Library of Congress
   1h 20m · Admission ticket included
   The Library of Congress is a research library in Washington, D.C., that serves as the library and research service of the U.S. Congress and the de facto national library of the United States. Founded in 1800, the library is the United States's oldest federal cultural institution.
3. Supreme Court
   35m
   The exterior of the Supreme Court Building, also known as the "Marble Palace". The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States. It has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal court cases, and over state court cases that involve a point of U.S. constitutional or federal law.
4. 15m
   You will step down and visit the memorial!
5. Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
   20m
   You will step down and visit this memorial!
6. Pass by
   President James Garfield Memorial (roundabout pass-by)

Pickup details

A professional Continental City Tours guide will pick you up at the scheduled time from your hotel, restaurant, or museum within downtown Washington, D.C., the National Mall area, or Arlington, VA. If your pickup location does not appear in the online system or is flagged as outside the service radius, simply message or text us the address and we will gladly confirm it or recommend the nearest convenient pickup point.

The pickup radius is designed to maximize your tour time, allowing you to focus on the most important institutions at the heart of American democracy.

Travel in comfort aboard a luxury Cadillac Escalade Full-Size SUV or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van, accompanied by a professional storyteller who serves as both your driver and private guide. As you move through the city, your guide provides engaging commentary, historical context, and behind-the-scenes insights.

This private experience includes in-depth visits to the United States Capitol Building, Library of Congress, and Supreme Court, along with nearby monuments and memorials when time permits. Please note that entry to the U.S. Capitol requires joining a Capitol staff-led group; however, your private guide remains with you at all times and resumes the tour immediately afterward. All other portions of the experience are fully private and guided exclusively by your expert host.

If you are arriving with your own vehicle, contact us in advance and we will provide free parking recommendations—either within D.C. on weekends or near the Pentagon on weekdays. Your guide can pick you up from the parking location and return you there at the conclusion of the tour.

This is more than a tour—it’s an exclusive, immersive journey through the institutions that shape the United States.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A maximum of 14 people per booking