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Capitol Hill Walking Tour: Explore Historic Landmarks
4.3
271 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
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(271 Ratings)
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Thomas_d
Jan 5, 2025
Energetic tour! - Dwayne was super passionate and knowledgable. We learnt a lot and his energy was great. Perfect tour and length, thanks again.
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Dorothyv_v
Nov 17, 2024
Awesome Tour - Dwayne was awesome! He was very knowledgeable and informative. He had a super friendly attitude. We had a lot of fun!
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Alisa_m
Nov 17, 2024
Great tour guide! - Dwayne was a fantastic tour guide, one of the best we’ve ever had! Overall wonderful history and explanation of the Capitol and Library of Congress
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Laura_k
Oct 20, 2024
Wonderful tour guide - Library of congress is so beautiful! Tour guide Dwayne was very knowledgeable and wonderful communicator
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David_h
Sep 26, 2024
A Great Experience - First time touring the capital, library of congress, and supreme court. Dwayne was fantastic, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. I learned a lot and would highly recommend this tour.
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Kurt_s
Sep 23, 2024
US History in 2 hrs - amazing Tour with amazing Guide ! - SUPER Guide and amazing stories and information behind the scenes - especially for a non US Citizen. We did it on Saturday which was great because of less people around; top organized, 2 hrs of high quality history !
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Christiane_s
Sep 15, 2024
Fun and informative afternoon. - Dwayne was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. It was great to have someone navigate the sites for our short visit to DC.
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Lisa_w
Sep 10, 2024
Great tour! - Dwayne did a great job. So informative! I have been to DC many times but have never toured the Capitol or Library of Congress. Both were very interesting!
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Brenda_f
Oct 26, 2024
Great Tour! - Host was great! Learned a lot, enjoyed the small group experience. Not able to see the Chambers on this tour though.
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Luke_e
Dec 3, 2024
Do not recommend this tour - This “tour” seems like a scam. We met our guide outside the Supreme Court (all the guests for the tour were left confused as the guide did not meet us at the allocated place). He took some photos and then walked us to the Capitol. He gave a brief talk (under 5 mins) and then we went inside. We then were given a tour of the Capitol by the Capitol staff - which is free if you book on their website. When that tour was over our guide walked us to the library of congress and gave a brief explanation of some parts of it. Again, entry is free to the library via their website. What did we pay $85 each for?!
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