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US Capitol & Library Congress Entry + Supreme Court, Senate

By Signature Tours DC
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$109 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill, the centre of American politics
  • Admission inside the US Capitol and Library of Congress Buildings
  • Stop outside Supreme Court, Ulysses S Grant Memorial, Senate and House of Reps
  • Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt, and old house chambers of the US Capitol building
  • Upgrade to include a 7:30pm National Mall Night Bus Tour with 10+ Stops

Activity location

    • Washington
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA | 2 Tour Combination: Daytime US Capitol Tour + Night City Bus Tour MEETING LOCATIONS 1. Capitol Hill with US Capitol - Please plan to meet 15 min prior to tour start time outside the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory at 100 Maryland Avenue SW. Your Guide will meet you next to a large planter located outside the conservatory in the Terrace Garden, which is a paved courtyard located right near the Conservatory entrance. The planter is a large, grey urn shape with a small tree inside. An image of the planter has been added to the tour listing. After the US Capitol portion of your tour, you will have time back in your day to enjoy at your leisure before meeting again for the Night City Bus Tour. 2. Night City Bus Tour - Night Tours always depart at 7:30pm. Please arrive no later than 7:15pm. Buses will depart from outside the National Archives building located at 790 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Look for a pole with a sign reading "Signature Tours."
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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8am Tour with US Capitol + Capitol Museum Entry
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

2-Hour Guided Capitol Hill Walking Tour with Admission to US Capitol + Capitol Museum. Pass by the exterior of the Library of Congress.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$108.82 x 1 AdultNZ$108.82
Total
Price is NZ$108.82
Combo: 2pm Capitol Hill / 7:30pm National Mall Night Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

2 Tour Combo:
2pm - Capitol Hill Walking Tour with Admission to US Capitol + Library of Congress (Capitol Museum when Library is closed on Mondays).
7:30pm - Night Bus Tour of the National Mall with 10+ Stops

Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00 PM
Price details
NZ$246.54 x 1 AdultNZ$246.54
Total
Price is NZ$246.54
Combo: 9am Capitol Hill / 7:30pm National Mall Night Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

2 Tour Combo:
9am - Capitol Hill Walking Tour with Admission to US Capitol + Library of Congress (Capitol Museum when Library is closed on Mondays).
7:30pm - Night Bus Tour of the National Mall with 10+ Stops

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$246.54 x 1 AdultNZ$246.54
Total
Price is NZ$246.54
Combo: 11:30a Capitol Hill / 7:30pm National Mall Night Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

2 Tour Combo:
11:30am - Capitol Hill Walking Tour with Admission to US Capitol + Library of Congress (Capitol Museum when Library is closed on Mondays).
7:30pm - Night Bus Tour of the National Mall with 10+ Stops

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:30 AM
Price details
NZ$246.54 x 1 AdultNZ$246.54
Total
Price is NZ$246.54

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill, the centre of American politics
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission and Guided Tour of US Capitol building
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission to Library of Congress building (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed on Mondays or 8am tour).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Stop outside the Supreme Court, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Senate Office, House of Representatives, Peace Monument and Peace Circle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt, and old house chambers of the US Capitol building
  • What's includedWhat's included
    See Thomas Jefferson’s original library and Gutenberg Bible
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Backpacks, Bags, Drones, Food and drinks, Luggage or large bags, Oversize luggage, Pets, Sprays or Aerosols

What you can expect

Discover the heart of American democracy on this 2-Hour Guided Capitol Hill Walking Tour in Washington DC. This immersive tour includes official entry inside the US Capitol & Library of Congress buildings (Capitol Museum when the Library of Congress is closed on Mondays), along with expert narration, iconic photo stops, and seamless access to the city’s most important government landmarks.

Your experience begins on Capitol Hill. Your knowledgeable guide will provides clear, engaging commentary on American political history, the architecture of Capitol Hill, and how Congress functions today. Enjoy exterior stops and photo opportunities outside major landmarks including the US Supreme Court, Senate Office Buildings, House of Representatives Offices, and the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial.

Inside the US Capitol, join the official guided interior tour. Highlights include the Capitol Rotunda, famous for its historic murals and dome; the Crypt, originally designed as George Washington’s final resting place; and the National Statuary Hall, home to statues representing all 50 states. When available, you may also visit the Old Supreme Court Chamber or Old Senate Chamber, offering rare insight into early congressional history.

Continue to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, widely considered the most beautiful building in Washington, DC. With timed-entry passes included, explore the ornate Great Hall, view the Gutenberg Bible, and enjoy breathtaking overlooks of the Main Reading Room. As the largest library in the world, the Library of Congress is a highlight for history buffs, architecture lovers, and first-time visitors alike.

Tour Highlights:

  • 2-Hour Guided Capitol Hill Walking Tour in Washington DC
  • Admission and Guided Tour inside the US Capitol building
  • Admission to the Library of Congress building (Capitol Museum on Mondays when Library is closed)
  • Exterior stops outside US Supreme Court, Senate Office Buildings, House of Representatives Offices, and the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
  • See the Capitol Rotunda, Crypt, and National Statuary Hall
  • See Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chambers (when available)
  • See the Library of Congress's Great Hall, the Gutenberg Bible, and Thomas Jefferson's original library
  • Upgrade at checkout to include a 7:30pm Night Bus Tour of the National Mall with Stops at 10+ Top Memorials and Monuments including White House, Lincoln Memorial, MLK Memorial, and more.

Location

Activity location

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    • Washington
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA | 2 Tour Combination: Daytime US Capitol Tour + Night City Bus Tour MEETING LOCATIONS 1. Capitol Hill with US Capitol - Please plan to meet 15 min prior to tour start time outside the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory at 100 Maryland Avenue SW. Your Guide will meet you next to a large planter located outside the conservatory in the Terrace Garden, which is a paved courtyard located right near the Conservatory entrance. The planter is a large, grey urn shape with a small tree inside. An image of the planter has been added to the tour listing. After the US Capitol portion of your tour, you will have time back in your day to enjoy at your leisure before meeting again for the Night City Bus Tour. 2. Night City Bus Tour - Night Tours always depart at 7:30pm. Please arrive no later than 7:15pm. Buses will depart from outside the National Archives building located at 790 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Look for a pole with a sign reading "Signature Tours."
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA | Please plan to meet 15 min prior to tour start time outside the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory at 100 Maryland Avenue SW. Your Guide will meet you next to a large planter located outside the conservatory in the Terrace Garden, which is a paved courtyard located right near the Conservatory entrance. The planter is a large, grey urn shape with a small tree inside, and is a focal point in the garden area so easy to identify. An image of the planter has been added to the tour listing for reference.
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA | 2 Tour Combination: Daytime US Capitol Tour + Night City Bus Tour MEETING LOCATIONS 1. Capitol Hill with US Capitol - Please plan to meet 15 min prior to tour start time outside the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory at 100 Maryland Avenue SW. Guide will meet you next to a large planter located outside the conservatory in the Terrace Garden, which is a paved courtyard located right near the Conservatory entrance. The planter is a large, grey urn shape with a small tree inside. An image of the planter has been added to the tour listing. After the US Capitol portion of your tour, you will have time back in your day to enjoy at your leisure before meeting again for the Night City Bus Tour. 2. Night City Bus Tour - Night Tours always depart at 7:30pm. Please arrive no later than 7:15pm. Buses will depart from outside the National Archives building located at 790 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Look for a pole with a sign reading "Signature Tours."
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 1 First St NE, Washington, DC 20543, USA | Please meet across the street of the Supreme Court building.
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States