Washington DC Tour: Explore Iconic Landmarks

Explore the buildings and institutions that define this city on a 2.5-hour, semi-private (12 guest maximum) guided walking tour welcoming up to 8 guests. The Operator will discuss politics and history while tracing Washington DC’s evolution from a swamp to the capital of one of the world’s most influential nations.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Supreme Court - Located just east of the Capitol, the U.S. Supreme Court stands as the highest court in the judicial hierarchy of many legal systems. Completed in 1935, visitors can admire the Court’s magnificent exterior while exploring its rich history and traditions.
    *Note: The Supreme Court of the United States is a public institution and may…
What's Included
  • Semi-Private Walking Tour
  • Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
  • Duration 2.5 Hours
  • Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests
  • Passes to the House of Representatives and/or the Senate Provided
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 is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
  • Tour of the Capitol Building NOT INCLUDED. We do provide entry passes House & Senate (unguided)
Additional Information
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 12 people per…
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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H6629zbgilliang
Aug 16, 2026
Magnificent Maribeth made for a fantastic tour! - Fantastic tour guided by Maribeth - she is a font of knowledge and added so much to what we had expected. Super knowledgeable and friendly, which made for a happy tour party. Would definitely recommend!
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Joyh32
Aug 12, 2026
7 out of 5 stars - Joel made everything fantastic from start to finish. - Clear directions about the meet up spot and how to recognize him - Laid out his objectives: We will learn something, want to come back, and have a 7 out of 5 stars experience. - In each place he gave interesting information, some well known and others based on varying opinions. His ongoing curiosity and love for teaching are evident. - We ended up in the Capitol building and he gave us clear directions about how to find lunch, get a (free) Capitol tour and provided passes for the senate and house chambers. He also gave us a tip about going to the US navy band concert on the avenue in the evening, which was also great! Epilogue: Plans for our next visit: Supreme court lecture, going up into the Capitol dome.
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Jan_s
Aug 6, 2026
Best tour yet! - Jim was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and gave us historical, architectural information that greatly enhanced our experience. Great day!
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Q6278xtkaram
Jul 24, 2026
Great way to see the main government sites - Joel was amazing. A wealth of knowledge and his enthusiasm kept us engaged. Learned a ton!
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Kunal
Jul 19, 2026
Visit to Capitol Hill, Supreme Court. - It was a great tour visiting all the places like The Capitol Hill, Supreme Court and the Library. Special mention to our tour guide Debra Smetana here. She had great knowledge of all the places she was touring us plus she was super kind with multiple requests from our side. Everyone from my family was extremely happy with the tour and how kind and accommodating Debra was throughout those 2 hours.
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Molly8181
Jul 19, 2026
Great tour with Shane! - Shane was a great tour guide. Very informative, easy to understand and great personality. Would definitely recommend him to anyone!
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U7339simarks
Jul 14, 2026
A must see tour! - The tour was great! Plan on some walking, but it's worth it. Seeing inside some of our government buildings was awe inspiring, and the architecture of the library is something you won't believe. Take the time to look around and make some great memories.
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Lynn
Jul 10, 2026
Well worth the visit - Great tour and our guide was very knowledgeable- Rochelle. She was happy and you could see how much she knew about the history of the Supreme Court, Capital and Library. It was so great to see the inside of the Capital rooms and the beautiful library. Would definitely recommend it.
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680jeris
Jul 9, 2026
Very worthwhile and enjoyable. - Jim was very informative, efficient and took all questions willingly. He knows his stuff and I highly recommend him for people of all ages and backgrounds.
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E1516jfannak
Aug 18, 2026
Just "okay" - It was a pleasant time, but not worth the money. The guide was nice enough, but I don't feel like she really added a whole lot to what we would have gotten by just touring these places - all of which are public/free - by ourselves.
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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).