Washington DC History: Private Walking Tour

Embark on a private guided walking tour of Capitol Hill, exploring the Supreme Court and other iconic buildings. Discover the history and politics of Washington DC, with entry passes to the House and Senate included.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Supreme Court - Just east of the Capitol, you’ll find the U.S. Supreme Court, the highest court in the land. Completed in 1935, you can admire its stunning exterior and delve into its rich history and traditions.
  • Library of Congress - Next, you’ll visit the Library of Congress, the official research library for the U.S. Congress and the…
What's Included
  • Exclusive Tour Guide
  • All-Weather Tour
  • Guided Walking Experience
  • 2.5-Hour Duration
  • Entrance Passes to Governmental Chambers
What's Not Included
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate (unguided)
Additional Information

Embark on a 2.5-hour personal walking tour guided only by your private escort, exploring the edifices and establishments that shape this metropolis. Delve into discussions about politics and history, tracing the transformation of Washington DC from a mere marshland to the hub of one of the world’s most powerful countries. A tour of the Capitol Building…

Location
Capitol South Station
First Street Southeast
Meet outside of Capitol South metro station at 1st and C street  SE Capitol South Metro Station
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Matthew
Jul 18, 2025
Semi-Private tour - Amanda was great. A really helpful, quick tour that gives just enough information and freedom to explore. Much more interesting than a bus tour, though walking in the DC heat was challenging
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Marypalminterik
Jul 9, 2025
Great stories! - Annemarie was professional, courteous, and friendly. She was open to many questions and had interesting anecdotes about historical perspective. Thank you, Annemarie!
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Paradise61654386803
Jul 9, 2025
proactive, courteous and friendly - Annemarie was proactive, courteous and friendly! She was a joy and everyone liked her style and approach. proactive, courteous and friendly proactive, courteous and friendly proactive, courteous and friendly. Tip was paid $20 at the end of the tour.
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34arto
Jul 9, 2025
The US Government Past & Present - The picture angles were awesome for alll the sites we visited. Annmarie’s knowledge was precise and explained so we could understand the importance of our experience!
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Leah_c
Jul 4, 2025
Tim is the best tour guide!! - Tim was a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable and took us to all the important places. I highly recommend this tour to families.
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Michaelfg1436qy
Jul 1, 2025
Capital Hill - Walking tour- semi-private - It was an amazing experience! We especially appreciated our wonderful tour guide, Ms. Annamarie, who was incredibly caring, friendly, and knowledgeable throughout the entire trip. Michael &Susan
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Jillju2222ll
Jun 28, 2025
Five Stars for Annemarie! - I greatly enjoyed this well-paced and very informative tour. Our guide was very kind and interactive with all on our tour. She was flexible and knowledgeable so we made the most of our time together.
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Rebecca_b
Jun 18, 2025
We had a morning of our... - We had a morning of our break open up so we last minute booked the tickets for this tour. Leigh was a wonderful and dynamic tour guide! Supreme Court ended up being in session so we could not tour, but Leigh did a great job of showing us what she could and flexing to go a bit deeper in the other areas. All of the buildings are awe inspiring, it was amazing to learn so much about their history. The Library of Congress was breathtaking and well worth the wait to get inside!
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Michael_g
Jun 18, 2025
Capitol tour. - It was very informative. Leigh did a great job! My family enjoyed the tour of the Library of Congress.
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Y8255fnabigailp
Jun 26, 2025
Experience saved by the incomparable Library of Congress! - This tour had promise, but the Capitol and the Supreme Court were both closed, although that was out of anyone's control. Our guide was alright, but overall more concerned about being funny than delivering relevant information. The historic information we did get was colored with opinions, and while ok, wasn't the best experience. The Library of Congress will never dissapoint, and the architecture saved the day.
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From $43
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).