Dark History: Scandals of Capitol Hill Evening Walking Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Follow your guide to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, where you will learn about the largest library in the world, its oddest collections, and the dark stories that reside within.
Hear stories about the Old Brick Capitol, the prison that once stood on the location of the Supreme Court. Learn about the architecture of the highest court in the land and its history.
Hear stories of death, bloodshed, and false-imprisonment in the hallowed halls of Congress in DC's most iconic building.
Continue on to the House Office Building where tales of scandalous acts of smuggling, trysts, and backdoor deals are told.
Learn about the residents that called Capitol Hill home in stories of saucy escapades to corruption to cannibalism!
This is a fully outdoor tour
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Fully Outdoors, runs rain or shine
PG 13 Content
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Library of Congress
Library of Congress
Supreme Court
Old Brick Capitol and Supreme Court
What‘s Included
Hear stories of death, bloodshed, and false-imprisonment in DC's most iconic building
Live Guide
"Scandals of Capitol Hill" Guided Evening Walking Tour in Washington DC
Hear stories about the Old Brick Capitol that once stood on the location
Visit Library of Congress Jefferson Building to learn about its oddest collections & darkest stories
Pass the House Office Building where tales of scandalous acts of smuggling & backdoor deals are told
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Dark History: Scandals of Capitol Hill Evening Walking Tour
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic!
Kat G,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great tour!! James was fantastic! He was super knowledgeable of not only DC scandal history but also architectural history, US history, and DC history. Booking local and wish generational DC natives is a huge win! I highly recommend this tour and the company.
Fun family experience....
GINA M,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun family experience. Tour guide Shane was so informative and entertaining. I would recommend this to others.
Don’t miss this one.
Paige w,Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fascinating facts about the political underbelly of DC. Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend.
Unique & Fun
Nicole D,May 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Andrew provided a fun evening activity for our group. He was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. We experienced some great spots to take photos and his ability to walk backwards while talking so we could all hear was impressive! We learned a lot about events you don’t often read about. We appreciated the fact that he had a tablet to display photos/drawings related to many of the stories he told. His experiences from working in the Capitol as a historian was cool to hear about. Well worth the ticket price.
Perfect post-meeting activity!
Christine E,May 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This evening walking tour was perfect for our group after a long day of sitting in work meetings. We had time to change and grab a bite to eat before heading to the starting point. Easy to get close via Capitol South Metro stop. Our guide, Andrew, was very knowledgeable, engaging, and walked at a pace that was easy for all participants. The stories he related at each location were told with good detail and were supplemented with additional images of sketches and photos he shared on the tablet he carried. We had a group of maybe 8 people so everyone was able to see and hear easily as we went along. This was the perfect activity for us in terms of ease of registration, timing, duration, and fitness level. Plus it was fun!
Highly Recommend Tour!
Nicholas F,May 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting tour hearing stories you won’t read about in a typical history book - very entertaining as well!
Great spots to stop, pace...
Sally B,May 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great spots to stop, pace was good, loved the tour guide. Beautiful photo opportunities. Stories very interesting, liked seeing photos to go along with stories.
One of a kind, absolutely worth it!
Weronika S,Mar 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a privilege of being the first person to ever participate in this tour and it was an amazing experience! Andrew the tour guide is very passionate and has great knowledge, including all the things you don't usually hear on the tour of the Capitol. It was great to learn about the history of this place from a lesser known perspective. 100% would recommend!
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