Things to do in United States Capitol
The United States Capitol is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Washington, D.C. It is where the US Congress meets and is home to the House of Representatives and the Senate. Originally completed in 1800, the building is located on Capitol Hill on the eastern end of Pennsylvania Avenue.
During the War of 1812, the US Capitol was nearly burned to the ground after the Brits had invaded the capital. Five years later, the building was restored and received a massive extension. It wasn't until 1850 that the iconic dome was added to the US Capitol building.
Explore this historical American landmark on a guided tour and learn about the foundation of the government in the United States. Discover different famous rooms throughout the building, such as the Crypt, the National Statuary Hall, and the Rotunda.
Nearby you can find the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress. It remains one of the most important and architecturally striking buildings in the nation. Today it stands as a monument to the American people and their government.
The United States Capitol is open Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and Inauguration Day. Book your tours in advance so you don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Our recommendations in United States Capitol
Discover DC bus tour and boat cruise
Purchase your tickets for a guided bus tour of DC's most famous landmarks and monuments followed by a river cruise.
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Purchase your tickets for this guided tour of DC's most famous landmarks and monuments including the White House and Lincoln Memorial.
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Get your tickets to experience DC at night. View over 8 landmarks in the night light with a knowledgable tour guide with luxury shuttle transportation.
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Purchase tickets for this half-day tour of DC's most famous landmarks and monuments including the White House and Lincoln Memorial.
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Discover DC bus tour and boat cruise
Purchase your tickets for a guided bus tour of DC's most famous landmarks and monuments followed by a river cruise.
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Purchase your tickets for this guided tour of DC's most famous landmarks and monuments including the White House and Lincoln Memorial.
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Get your tickets to experience DC at night. View over 8 landmarks in the night light with a knowledgable tour guide with luxury shuttle transportation.
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Purchase tickets for this half-day tour of DC's most famous landmarks and monuments including the White House and Lincoln Memorial.
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Purchase your holiday cheer with this stunning illuminated holiday tour of Washington, DC with its shining lights and magnificent Christmas trees.
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Dupont Circle and Embassy Row tour
Walk through Dupont Circle, Washington DC's most fashionable neighborhood to admire lines of Gilded Age opulent mansions and grand embassies!
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Washington DC audio guide with TravelMate app
Book your Washington audio guide with TravelMate app for rich audio content created by top authors and interpreted by TV and radio professionals to explore the capital of the United States of America.
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Museums of the National Mall tour
Explore the Smithsonian Institution and learn how Washington DC's museums helped shape the fabric of the National Mall since 1847!
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Discover the political core of Washington DC with an expert guide!
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Semi-private tour of Capitol Hill Walking
Enjoy a semi-private tour of Capitol Hill and meander through this area's gorgeous finely-tuned buildings.
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Explore the highlights of Georgetown, DC's most exclusive neighborhood, with an expert guide!
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Pennsylvania Avenue and White House walking tour
Visit the White House grounds, walk Pennsylvania Ave, and learn how downtown Washington went from Murder Bay to America's main street!
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“Brittany and Calvin were both great. Excellent way to see the highlights of DC with a very knowledgeable tour guide. Well worth the time and money!”
“This was just the BEST! My son and I did the open top bus and riverboat day tour in DC. Our personal tour guide (Danielle I think) was very knowledgeable and taught us fun facts. They provided cold water for us. It rained later in the day and they even had ponchos. I highly recommend.”
“Sam was amazing!! Very knowledgeable and funny. I would highly recommend this tour, especially if Sam is leading it!!”
