Capitol Hill Walking Tour: Explore Historic Landmarks
4.3
220 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.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Capitol Hill - 3-hour Afternoon Guided Walking Tour through Capitol Hill
What's Included
- Morning or afternoon walking tour of Capitol Hill
- Guided visit to US Capitol, including Rotunda and Crypt
- See Thomas Jefferson’s original library collection
- Exterior view of the US Supreme Court
- Entry to the Library of Congress or Capitol Museum
- Complimentary bottled water provided
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.
- UNTIL JANUARY 15th, 2023, Tour starts at the National Archives at: 800 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Starting January 16th Tour start point is moving to the Supreme Court at: 1 1st St NE, Washington, DC
Location
1 First St NE
First Street Northeast
Starting January 16th 2024: Meets at the US Supreme Court: 1 1st St NE
Metro Stop: Capitol South Metro Station – Blue Line, Orange Line, Silver Line.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(220 Ratings)
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Jamil_w
Apr 28, 2024
We will definitely be back - I was very impressed with how knowledgeable my tour guides were and my wife and I are definitely returning with our children and grandchildren. We highly encourage everyone to visit and to utilize Viator as a resource you guys ROCK 2024
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Daniel_k
Apr 28, 2024
Great Capitol tour - Every part of the tour was amazing. The Library of Congress was incredibly impressive with the murals, paintings and artwork. It was inspiring to see the hard working Capitol Police as well.
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Bryan_b
Apr 26, 2024
Best tour guide - Dwayne was a great guide. Really enjoyed it. Very knowledgeable and great personality. Had a lot of fun.
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Amitava_d
Apr 24, 2024
Efficient way to see the Capitol and the Library. - Got us entry when day tickets had been sold out. The tour guide was good - met us on time, gave us a little intro while walking, and then the capitol guide took over. After that, he led us though a tour of the Iibrary, and we could wander it on our own as well at the end of the tour. Nice experience.
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Samantha_s
Apr 24, 2024
Highly recommend this tour. - Our tour guide Dwayne was great! Enthusiastic and super knowledgeable about The Capitol and Library of Congress. His breadth of information was impressive and he was open to any questions. We had a great sunny day for this tour. Lots of great photo opportunities inside and out. Highly recommend.
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Aaron_w
Apr 20, 2024
Great tour - Great tour, Dwayne is awesome guide and was very helpful. He made sure we all stayed together and that everyone could hear him.
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Louis_d
Apr 20, 2024
Amazing Experience!!! - Our tour guide Dwayne was unbelievable!!! He had so much amazing knowledge and answered everyone’s questions with details you couldn’t imagine. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone that wanted a deep understanding of the history and architecture of the The Capitol Building and the Library of Congress.
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Jh1997
Apr 8, 2024
Excellent tour - Dwayne was an excellent guide. Knows so much about the Capitol and Library of congress. It was cery impressive and a very good tour.
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Allen_p
Apr 20, 2024
Terrible customer... - Terrible customer service. Non-existent, in fact. I booked the tour for my wife and I and three of our kids. The morning of the tour happened to be the Supreme Court argument about one of the abortion issues, so understandably there was a large crowd/protest in front of the Court (where the tour meets). This all delayed the start of our tour substantially. Once inside the Capitol (which was to be the mere start of the tour), we experienced more delays with the tour guide trying to get the tickets for our group's entrance. This all ultimately led to my family and I having to bail on the tour, without seeing anything at all, and out a good chunk of money. I didn't - and don't - blame the company or the guide for the delays, but when I tried to address this afterward with the company and figure out what a fair allocation of the expense should be (not all their fault, but definitely not mine either), I received ZERO response to my multiple emails. NONE. So I'm out hundreds of dollars for a tour I got NO part of and they not only haven't agreed to reimburse some amount, but have IGNORED all my outreaches. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THEM.
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Kathleen_m
Apr 12, 2024
Cancelled!!! - Most memorable was the tour operator’s cancellation of the tour and then telling me to work with Viator for my refund. How do I share that story?
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