The United States Capitol building provides a stunning focal point over Washington D.C from its elevated site on Capitol Hill. Its original design, by amateur architect William Thornton, was selected as part of a competition inspired by Thomas Jefferson, George Washington’s Secretary of State at the time. Steeped in America’s fascinating history, the first cornerstone was laid by President Washington, along with eight others, on September 18, 1793. Completed in 1800, the building evolved and expanded along with an increasing number of united states during the 19th and 20th centuries. This stunning example of Neoclassical architecture shares its neighborhood with the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court, amongst other noted buildings and residential dwellings.
Today, tourists from all over the world place Capitol Hill at the top of their ‘must-see’ lists. The vantage point not only gives you a clear view over National Mall, but guided tours convey great insight to American history from the doorstep of this political powerhouse.
The best way to get to US Capitol is by Metro. For the House (south) side, take the Metro Blue or Orange Line to Capitol South Station, and for the Senate (north) side, take the Metro Red line to Union Station.
Discover the story of America in a single day on this complete Washington D.C. tour. Walk the grounds of Capitol Hill, view the White House,...
Experience Washington D.C. from Mount Vernon to the city’s iconic monuments glowing under the night sky. Begin with a guided visit to George Washington’s estate,...
See Washington DC's monuments and memorials the way they were meant to be seen at night — floodlit, dramatic, and unobstructed from the open-air deck...
Lights, Camera, Washington! Your Silver Screen Adventure Begins! Welcome to Washington, D.C.—where the drama of politics meets the magic of Hollywood. More than just the...
A Tour for Everyone is an experience designed especially for the Spanish-speaking community, where we will visit the most important and relevant parts of the...
Experience the beauty and history of Washington, D.C. with our personalized private tour. Tailor your journey to explore the sights that captivate you the most,...
Visit 10-iconic Washington DC landmarks in four hours! Explore Washington DC with a professional tour guide on this four-hour day tour. We will go over...
Visit 10-iconic Washington DC landmarks in three hours! Explore Washington DC with a professional tour guide on this three hour night tour. We will go...
Visit the National Archives and Capitol Hill without the long lines. This tour grants you skip-the-line access to the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill...
See Washington, DC in ways large bus tours can’t—especially after dark. This small‑group night tour (12 guests max) offers engaging stories, more time at each...
See Washington, DC in ways large bus tours simply can’t. This small-group experience (12 people maximum) is designed for travelers who want captivating stories, more...
Go back in time to some of the most iconic moments from the civil rights movement with this fascinating African American history tour of Washington...
KB Tours is a one of a kind African American Heritage tour operator in Washington DC that takes visitors to explore the historic African American...
RSN Tour Bus was founded in 2018 on the premise that making travel plans should be easy and exciting. Based in the Washington.DC area, we...
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...
Enjoy this unique electric scooter tour of DC! Our scooters have huge tires as compared to other scooters, which provides a smooth, stable ride, for...
Discover the ultimate luxury and exclusivity with our unparalleled Washington DC day tour. Step aboard our small-capacity luxury tour bus for an unforgettable journey through...
See All of The Mall! Our Monumental Electric Bike Tour route covers the whole National Mall from The Capitol Building to the Lincoln Memorial and...
Experience Washington DC’s most sought-after attractions/landmarks! On this half-day tour, you’ll continue to DC’s most famous landmarks and monuments: including the outside of the U.S....
Discover Washington DC at its most picturesque. This full-day tour blends the seasonal beauty of the Kenwood Cherry Blossoms with the city’s most important landmarks....
These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Washington DC customers' questions.
We guarantee the lowest price on all the tours available to book on our site. We'll refund the difference if you find the exact tour cheaper online until 48 hours before your tour starts.
Gather your information
Send it to us
We'll review
Receive your refund
The following conditions apply to all lowest price guarantee refund requests:
Cool Washington DC wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.
On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.
If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Cool Washington DC over a 12-month period.
The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.
Ask us anything!
Cool Robot
