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Capitol Hill Walking Tour: Explore Historic Landmarks
4.2
287 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
- Other
- Other
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
4.2
(287 Ratings)
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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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Scott_b
Apr 20, 2025
Capital Tour - Dwayne was an excellent and experienced guide. He made the tour enjoyable and educational. We would recommend this tour.
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Regina_t
Apr 18, 2025
Meet Dwayne! The best tour guide! - It’s a lot of walking and stairs. Dwayne was an awesome tour guide! Super knowledgeable and engaging! The tour registration was easy and having access to the capitol interior was an experience.
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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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Kathleen_r
Apr 8, 2025
Poor tour; misleading tour description; a rip off - The tour was not described accurately and definitely not worth the cost. The "walk" was actually waiting in line for one hour to enter the Capitol. Also, it was not clearly stated that the tour on Monday would be changed because the Library of Congress is closed on Monday. The tour was supposed to last 2 hours, but since it took over an hour to get into the Capitol, I don't see how the whole tour could possibly be completed in that time frame.
As a result of the misleading description, we had to leave the tour after two hours in order to catch a flight. I really think our money should be refunded.
Rochelle, the tour guide, was fine. The tour was poorly advertised and miscommunicated. Others in our group were not happy too.
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Iris_s
Apr 7, 2025
The Capitol tour was very... - The Capitol tour was very good and the lady in charge did a very good job, the bad review is because they sold me a tour that gave us the right to enter the Capitol and the congress bookstore and it was closed
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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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Jesse_l
Apr 20, 2025
Scam - The tour guide was not there. We arrived earlier than the meet up time and waited for 45 minutes. The tour guide never showed up.
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