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Capitol Hill Walking Tour: Explore Historic Landmarks
4.3
292 Ratings
Washington
Embark on a captivating Capitol Hill walking tour and uncover the rich history of this iconic neighborhood. Explore historic landmarks and learn fascinating facts from an experienced guide.
Embark on a captivating Capitol Hill walking tour and uncover the rich history of this iconic neighborhood. Explore historic landmarks and learn fascinating facts from an experienced guide.
Duration:
2 hours, 1 minute
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Capitol Hill - Enjoy a guided walk through the historic Capitol Hill.
- Library of Congress - Explore the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building with a live narration from your guide. History enthusiasts will appreciate discovering the world’s largest public collection of knowledge.
- Supreme Court - View the exterior of the Supreme…
- Capitol Hill - Enjoy a guided walk through the historic Capitol Hill.
- Library of Congress - Explore the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building with a live narration from your guide. History enthusiasts will appreciate discovering the world’s largest public collection of knowledge.
- Supreme Court - View the exterior of the Supreme Court. Experience a narrated tour with a live guide who will share the history of the high court, including key cases and facts.
- U.S. Capitol - This tour includes a ticket to enter the Capitol, where you can visit the Rotunda, the Crypt, the old House chambers, and other areas of Congress’s seat.
- U.S. Capitol - IMPORTANT NOTE: The government reserves the right to close or cancel any tour due to security emergencies or VIP visits without prior notice. The Library of Congress is closed on Mondays, so the tour will substitute with a visit to the U.S. Capitol Museum, allowing more time at the Capitol. Tours starting at 8 a.m. focus solely on the U.S. Capitol, followed by a bus tour for the morning or full day. All U.S. Capitol tours meet at First Street and Maryland Ave NE, across from the Supreme Court. Please enjoy your tour with Signature Tours and DC Guided Tours. Note that the 8:00 a.m. U.S. Capitol tour does NOT include the Library of Congress, while all other daily tours do, except on Mondays as mentioned. All tours begin at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2 p.m. from the meeting point at First Street and Maryland Avenue NE, across from the United States Supreme Court. No signs are allowed. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
What's Included
- Entry to US Capitol
- Entry to Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed on Mondays)
- Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt and old house chambers in the US Capitol
- See Thomas Jefferson’s original library
- Stop by the US Supreme Court (exterior only)
- 2-Hour Guided Morning or Afternoon Walking Tour of Capitol Hill
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- Entry to US Capitol
- Entry to Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed on Mondays)
- Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt and old house chambers in the US Capitol
- See Thomas Jefferson’s original library
- Stop by the US Supreme Court (exterior only)
- 2-Hour Guided Morning or Afternoon Walking Tour of Capitol Hill
- Complimentary Bottled Water
What's Not Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information
Seize the opportunity to explore the renowned Capitol Hill accompanied by a knowledgeable personal guide who will accompany you, revealing the intriguing historical details connected to each structure and monument. During this walking tour, you’ll delve into the hub of the legislative and judicial arms of the US Government, along with its ancillary…
Seize the opportunity to explore the renowned Capitol Hill accompanied by a knowledgeable personal guide who will accompany you, revealing the intriguing historical details connected to each structure and monument. During this walking tour, you’ll delve into the hub of the legislative and judicial arms of the US Government, along with its ancillary establishments, all of which collectively form Capitol Hill.
- Waking: There will be standing and walking during this tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as much of the tour is outdoors. DC can be very hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Umbrellas and layers are recommended.
Location
1 First St NE
First Street Northeast
meeting point front of the supreme courts across the street from the supreme court on first street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(292 Ratings)
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Jeff_c
Jul 12, 2025
Highly recommended. Ask for Tyrone - Tyrone our guide was outstanding! He connected with my 11 year old son right away and kept him engaged the entire time. His knowledge and stories definitely made the experience a more memorable one. I would highly recommend him to anyone booking a tour. 5 stars!
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Sarahjane_f
Jul 7, 2025
Very efficient and thoughtful - Sadly my mum had a fall as we were walking to meet our guide. But I am writing as they messaged twice to see where we were, I explained. They then messaged 45 mins later to see where we were. Thoughtful but we didn't get to see Capitol Hill etc.
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Purfect1422
Jul 4, 2025
Capital tour with Rochelle! - This tour was by far the most informative tour we had. Rochelle was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the Capital and all branches of Government. She was patient and very friendly. It was an amazing tour and we highly recommend it. Make sure to ask for Rochelle if you can!
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Lealyn_h
Jul 4, 2025
This experience was... - This experience was awesome! If you have the chance to take this tour, I would highly recommend it!!
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David_s
Jun 24, 2025
Fun trip and guide - Lasts about 2 hours. Avoids the heat. Tyrone was funny and knowledgeable. Good advice on entry as well
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Mike_h
May 18, 2025
Great guide who offered a... - Great guide who offered a huge amount of information about the buildings and their history. It made the experience even more enjoyable.
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Renae_h
Apr 27, 2025
Great tour! - Amanda was great. Wonderful small tour!! She was very knowlegable, personable, and kept us moving so we could see everything but not too fast so my 70+ mother could keep up.
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John_b
Apr 22, 2025
Happy I did this - Tyrone was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. There are two tour guides on the tour and it was fun and educational. Recommend.
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Shirley_c
May 2, 2025
Monday the Congress... - Monday the Congress Library was closed, and we were in the rain waiting for over an hour before getting in Capital Hill. I thought we were paying for easy access to both. Once we were inside, it was the Capital Hill guide gave us the explanation and tour, not Viator tour. So what was I paying Viator for?
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Emma_b
May 26, 2025
Terrible - This is a terrible tour operator. The meeting point is not accurate, when trying to contact the guide wouldn't answer. I requested a refund and have heard nothing back. Do yourself a favour and just go in and join a free tour.
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