U.S. Capitol Tour with Rotunda & Crypts plus Library of Congress
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Get your chance to discover the famed Capitol Hill with an experienced personal guide who will walk with you, detailing the historical facts related to each building and landmark. In this walking tour, you’ll explore the seat of the legislative and judicial branches of the US Government and its supporting facilities, collectively known as Capitol Hill.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
U.S Capitol is closed on Sundays
Library of Congress is closed on Mondays and 8am Tours (travelers will visit the Capitol Museum on this day of the week and tour time instead)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
United States Botanic Garden
Guests meet directly across the street from the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory, one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America, founded by Congress in 1820, located at 100 Maryland Avenue SW.
U.S. Capitol
Inside the U.S. Capitol: Guests go through security, have a short break, watch the orientation film, and then join the official guided tour with headsets. Typical rooms include the Crypt, Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall; sometimes the Old Supreme Court or Old Senate Chambers. The Rotunda fresco “The Apotheosis of Washington” is 180 feet above the floor; the Crypt was originally intended for Washington’s burial. *The government has the right to close or to cancel any tour inside the US Capitol without advanced notice to us.
What‘s Included
Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt, and old house chambers of the US Capitol building
Pass by the Supreme Court, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Senate Office, Peace Monument and Peace Circle
2-Hour Morning or Afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill
Entry inside the U.S. Capitol building
See Thomas Jefferson’s original library
Entry to the Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed on Mondays)
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Options
11:30am U.S. Capitol + Library
Monday Tours: Library of Congress is closed on Mondays, travelers will instead spend extra time at US Capitol and visit the Capitol Museum.
U.S Capitol + Library Congress: 2-Hour Capitol Hill Walking Tour with Entry into the US Capitol and Library of Congress Buildings (Capitol Museum on Mondays)
Starting point:
United States Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
9am Capitol + Library Congress
Monday Tours: Library of Congress is closed on Mondays, travelers will instead spend extra time at US Capitol and visit the Capitol Museum.
US Capitol + Library Congress: 2-Hour Capitol Hill Walking Tour with Entry into the US Capitol and Library of Congress Buildings (Capitol Museum on Mondays)
Starting point:
United States Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
2pm Capitol + Library Congress
Monday Tours: Library of Congress is closed on Mondays, travelers will instead spend extra time at US Capitol and visit the Capitol Museum.
US Capitol + Library Congress: 2-Hour Capitol Hill Walking Tour with Entry into the US Capitol and Library of Congress Buildings (Capitol Museum on Mondays)
Starting point:
United States Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
8am Capitol + Capitol Museum
Starting point:
1 First St NE, Washington, DC 20543, USA
Reviews
284 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour
Tracy J,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dwayne was an excellent guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We were able to see the Capitol and hear many things we wouldn’t have had we not had a guide. Highly recommend!
Disappointing
Mark J,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00What should’ve been a fabulous first turned into a not so much! I booked and some how the date got changed from tomorrow to today. Not sure if you’ve had this happen to you but whatever it was an accident. I contacted them right away as the tour was only an hour and a half after my erroneous booking. They don’t even bother to respond to meet request to change days be care full when you book heaven forbid you should make a mistake all Wanted was to do The tour the next day!
Because the shut down, I want to have a refund
Jean N,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The visit was canceled Because the shut down I want to have a refund . What is the procedure to have a refund
Solo trip at the Capital
Peter S,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I signed up for this tour the night before based purely on the reviews and time availability. Dewayne was my tour guide and he was able to answer every question I had inside and outside thoroughly. Loved the tour. I got lucky in so far as I was the only one on this tour and I got a private walk through the grounds with Dewayne. It was awesome. My favorite part was the dome and justice on top. Learned a lot I highly recommend this tour. Dewayne was awesome.
Rochelle was a terrific...
Deanna M,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Rochelle was a terrific guide. She was knowledgeable and fun, and very accommodating to our little group. Thankyou!
I have booked with viator...
Jack F,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I have booked with viator all over the world. This tour was up to the standard I expect. Our guide was friendly and most informative.
Capitol Bldg & Library of Congress
Greg Z,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Tyrone was good but would have been nice to be able to spend a bit more time in the Library of Congress
Informative tour
Nancy B,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was informative and friendly. The tour was nice. At the capital, we joined a larger group and were given headsets. A capital guide took over. Our headsets would sometimes go out because of the distance between us and guide.
My good experience in Capitol Hill
Andrew A,,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Rochelle, was good and friendly. She said she was a native in DC from the neighborhood of Georgetown. She provided good information about the architecture of both the U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress. I would recommend it to friends and family.
Great Tour of Capitol & Library of Congress!
Robert C,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Rochelle was a great guide for our Capital and Library of Congress tour. She was knowledgeable and kept things interesting with her sense of humor and added insight. 10/10!!
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