Capitol tours themselves are free with a timed pass from the Capitol Visitor Center; what you pay for here is guiding, routing and Smithsonian context. Every option below clears our 1,000-review floor.
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Best overallExperience a whole different side of Washington, DC during our Monuments by day tour! Climb into our all-electric Red Roadsters and tour the National Mall in style while enjoying the moonlit magic of the monuments, White House, and Capitol Hill!
Indicative from $54 — confirmed on Viator
Check availability on ViatorHighest confidence-weighted score here: 4.8 across 3,101 reviews.
Best premium optionGet the presidential treatment with the most comprehensive Washington DC day tour! The tour includes reserved access to the National Archives Building and the U.S. Capitol Building! For smaller groups, fresh air & uninterrupted views, upgrade to our convertible tour bus! Your tour includes guided stops at the White House (outside only), the National World War II and I Memorials, Jefferson Memoria
Indicative from $129 — confirmed on Viator
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Best small-group experienceJoin an expert local guide on this small-group guided tour of Capitol Hill, one of the top things to do in DC! Explore the largest library on the world and see Thomas Jefferson's original book collection at the Library of Congress, or marvel at the majesty of the US Supreme Court, with either option including reserved access to the US Capitol Tour. Upgrade to the VIP option for a smaller group
Indicative from $69 — confirmed on Viator
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Experience a whole different side of Washington, DC during our Monuments by day tour! Climb into our all-electric Red Roadsters and tour the National Mall in style while enjoying the moonlit magic of the monuments, White House, and Capitol Hill!
Indicative from $54 — confirmed on Viator
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Board your glamourous, climate-controlled panoramic bus at the U.S. Navy Memorial for one of the best bus tours in Washington DC! Expanding on our popular Highlights Tour, this six-hour excursion also includes a lunch break and the opportunity to travel through the Tidal Basin. See the very best of Washington DC in one day! Enjoy guided walks around the U.S. Capitol Building, the White House, t
Indicative from $89 — confirmed on Viator
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Experience a whole different side of Washington, DC during our Monuments tour! Climb into our all-electric Red Roadsters and tour the National Mall in style while enjoying the magic of the monuments, White House, and Capitol Hill!
Indicative from $54 — confirmed on Viator
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Experience Washington DC lit up at night during this 3-Hour Guided Night Tour of the National Mall and Monuments. Make your way through the city at night via temperature-controlled coach bus, learning about sites you pass along the way. Travelers will have a chance to stop at 10 top sites for photos including the White House, US Capitol, MLK Jr Memorial, WWII Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, & mo
Indicative from $63 — confirmed on Viator
Check availability on ViatorJoin an expert local guide on this small-group guided tour of Capitol Hill, one of the top things to do in DC! Explore the largest library on the world and see Thomas Jefferson's original book collection at the Library of Congress, or marvel at the majesty of the US Supreme Court, with either option including reserved access to the US Capitol Tour. Upgrade to the VIP option for a smaller group
Indicative from $69 — confirmed on Viator
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Experience Washington DC lit up at night during this 3-Hour Washington DC Guided Moonlit Tour of the National Mall and Monuments. Make your way through the city at night via temperature-controlled coach bus, learning about various sites you pass along the way. Travelers will have a chance to stop at 10 top sites for photos including the White House, US Capitol, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, Wo
Indicative from $63 — confirmed on Viator
Check availability on ViatorGet the presidential treatment with the most comprehensive Washington DC day tour! The tour includes reserved access to the National Archives Building and the U.S. Capitol Building! For smaller groups, fresh air & uninterrupted views, upgrade to our convertible tour bus! Your tour includes guided stops at the White House (outside only), the National World War II and I Memorials, Jefferson Memoria
Indicative from $129 — confirmed on Viator
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Explore Washington DC’s top landmarks and monuments on a 6-hour tour by deluxe touring coach with full narration from an expert guide. Stop at the White House, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, US Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, and more. See 100+ sites with time to walk around 10+ of them with your guide, who shares the history and little-known facts about the nation’s capitol. Your guide will
Indicative from $69 — confirmed on Viator
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