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Capitol Hill Walking Tour: Explore Historic Landmarks
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277 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/or taxes
- 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…
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
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(277 Ratings)
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Anonymous
Apr 2, 2025
Great and engaging tour.... - Great and engaging tour.
Added insights and knowledge of capital, the area and even unique gifts from the gift shop.
Good energy and helpful.
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Lin_m
Apr 2, 2025
Capital tour of the Capitol - An interesting trip thru the capitol and Library of Congress. Guides were knowledgeable and informative.
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Tricia_m
Apr 1, 2025
Amazing tour - Great guide - Dwayne was knowledgeable, articulate, and attentive to the groups’ needs. The tour included lots of interesting facts and details about the Capitol Building as well as the surrounding area. Well worth the money. I’d even do it again!
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Lori_m
Mar 29, 2025
Great tour very informative - Duane was great, very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. It was spring break so lots of tour groups but he got us through with ease.
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Mike_m
Mar 28, 2025
Well organized, enjoyable tour. - Excellent tour, knowledgeable tour guides and well organized. Was a little late to meeting spot, but one of the team called us and helped us catch up!
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J_e
Mar 22, 2025
Duane was an excellent... - Duane was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable. I really appreciated his ability to keep us engaged.
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Cristiana_c
Mar 22, 2025
A wonderful experience, a must see in DC - A wonderful experience, our guide, Dwayne (sorry if misspelling) offered us a lot of information about the Library, the Capitol and American history. Everything was impressive - the architecture, the buildings and the tour is very well organised, thank you!
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Michael_p
Mar 19, 2025
Great Experience - I had a great time on this tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour fun. You will be walking for the entire tour and up and down some stairs. So wear comfy shoes.
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Luke_m
Mar 14, 2025
A must-do if in DC - A truly excellent experience and a must-do if you are in DC. Dwayne's energy was something to behold and he did an excellent job walking with through the process seemelessly while providing facts on the buildings.
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Cherie_r
Mar 27, 2025
You can do this as a... - You can do this as a walking tour alone for free.
Our guide was very good but then one of the red coats did half the tour.
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