Washington DC

15 Best US Capitol & Library of Congress Tours

The US Capitol and the Library of Congress sit next door, and the tours on this list do both in one visit. An underground tunnel connects the Capitol Visitor Center to the Library’s Jefferson Building. Capitol entry runs on timed passes, and morning slots go quickest.

1.DC Monuments and Capitol Hill Tour by Electric Cart

Discover the grandeur of DC's iconic monuments and Capitol Hill like never before! Join our electric cart tour for an unforgettable journey through history. Book now!

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Very efficient way to do a lap around the mall, while learning the history of the city and other cool facts along the way. Great way to start a trip so that you can continue to explore monuments and museums that you learn about along…”

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2.Best of DC Plus US Capitol and National Archives Reserved Entry

Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Washington, D.C., as you embark on an exclusive tour that unveils the secrets of the U.S. Capitol and the National Archives.

★ 4.5

“I took a Washington, DC tour with USA Guided Tours, and it was an amazing experience. Tony was our driver, and Nick was our guide. Nick was knowledgeable, funny, and engaging—he made history come alive and kept the entire group entertained. Tony was professional and…”

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5.Morning City Bus Tour With Optional Guided Entry Into US Capitol

Hop aboard the Morning City Bus Tour and uncover the captivating history and architecture of Washington, D.C.'s renowned landmarks, including the iconic U.S. Capitol.

★ 4.5

“This is a great way to see the major landmarks without having to worry about traffic and parking! We had a sampling of each spot with photo ops and Sally was friendly and very knowledgeable not just in the past, but the future plans for…”

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7.US Capitol & Library of Congress Guided Tour With Capitol Hill

Explore the US Capitol and Library of Congress with a guided tour of Capitol Hill. Learn about the history and culture of these iconic landmarks. Don't miss out!

★ 4.0

“Very informative in our guide Dwayne was very good. Lotta history and a lot of detail on the capital in the Library of Congress. There’s walking and steps involved so if you have issues with either, this probably isn’t a tour for you and there…”

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9.Capitol Hill, Supreme Court & Library of Congress Guided Tour

Explore the heart of American democracy. Discover the secrets of Capitol Hill, Supreme Court, and Library of Congress on a captivating guided tour.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide, Brenda, was absolutely terrific in leading an informative and interesting journey into our capital’s history. Learning how the early founders built the capital for the two houses of legislative law, a tour the US Supreme Court and actually observe a petition in…”

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10.Haunted DC Walking Tour on Capitol Hill

Experience the spine-chilling secrets of Capitol Hill on our Haunted DC Walking Tour. Uncover the eerie tales that will leave you breathless. Book now!

★ 4.5

“I learned things that I never knew (and I've been to DC at least 10 times prior as a tourist) and our guide was so animated and entertaining, she made it very enjoyable...would definitely recommend it”

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14.Washington DC: Capitol Hill Walking Tour

Fascinated by American politics? Join a Capitol Hill Walking Tour in Washington D.C. for a unique blend of history and democracy...

★ 3.6

“We liked the tour ! It was a small group and our guide Dwayne ROCKed it! We got lots of information and additional knowledge. Although the tour part inside the capitol is operated by the visitor centre, one get the tour in the library or…”

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