Guided Capitol Hill Walk with US Capitol & Library of Congress

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
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Capitol Hill - Guided Walk through Capitol Hill
  • Library of Congress - Tour the halls of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building with a live narration by you guide. If you’re a history buff, you will discover there the largest public collection of knowledge in the world
  • Supreme Court - See the exterior of the Supreme Court. Get a narrated tour of with a live guide who will give you details of the history of the high court with key cases and facts around them.
  • U.S. Capitol - With this tour, you will be offered ticket to get inside the Capitol and visit the Rotunda, the Crypt and old house chambers and other areas of the seat of Congress.
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
What's Not Included
  • All fees and/or 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 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
First Street Northeast
1 First St NE: Please meet at the street sign pole located at the corner of First St NE & Maryland Ave NE (located across the street from the Supreme Court building). Your Tour Guide will be waiting here with a sign. Please plan to arrive 20 minutes before tour start time to allow for check-in.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Myrna_h
Aug 31, 2024
Great experience on Capitol Tour - Our tour guide, Duane, did a great job. He taught us a lot that we’d forgotten through the years. He was very informative.
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Josephgreen_j
Aug 25, 2024
Best ever. - Outstanding. Tour guide was very knowledge and professional _ will recommend him all future tours. Thanks.
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Zoya_g
Aug 10, 2024
Great start to our visit to DC - Our guide was excellent! Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. My daughter just registered to vote and it was great to learn about our government, government buildings and the people who founded our Nation. Exceeded my expectations. We look forward to booking again on our next visit.
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Diane_m
Aug 7, 2024
AMAZING Tour! - Our tour guide Duane was absolutely AMAZING! His expansive knowledge about the entire tour was mind-boggling! We loved everything about our tours of both the US Capitol AND Library of Congress! Thank you:)
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Jen_h
Aug 5, 2024
Capital tour is a must - Wayne was fabulous. He is a walking encyclopedia for DC history. So passionate for what he does. Highly recommend this tour. Thanks for a wonderful experience. 🇺🇸❤️
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Daniel_b
Jul 31, 2024
Dewayne was amazing! - Great tour guide...friendly and welcoming, knowledgeable and intelligent, supportive and focused on our experience! Tour covered a lot and is well worth the time and price.
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Aqila_r
Jul 26, 2024
Good experience - Really informative and interesting. The tour guide was so funny and attentive. I highly recommend this tour!
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Richard_b
Jul 12, 2024
Mostly plusses and a few minuses but overall, time well spent. - We had a train to catch, and we were given great directions back to Union station. Unfortunately, we didn't think enough time was spent in the Library of Congress; (hence, too much time was spent in the Capitol.) I am a history nerd, so this was time well spent. Not Viator's fault, but we though too many people were in both locations. (We even couldn't get close to the Gutenburg Bible for a picture.)
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Mark_m
Jul 4, 2024
Your Guide never showed up. - My family and I arrived at 1:40 for a 2:00 tour. Tour guide never showed up. Called Signature Tours of DC several times from 1:50 to 2:15 and left several messages. Finally gave up at 2:25. There was another family there who had purchased the same tour. Over 24 hours later I have still not heard from the tour operator and have requested a refund. I would advise avoiding this tour operator.
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Julieta_l
Jul 4, 2024
Frustrated - We never find the operator , no phone was answered, no chat were responded, no especific meet point , need my refund ticket
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