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Discover DC bus tour and boat cruise
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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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DC highlights tour
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DC highlights tour

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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DC at dusk - night lights
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DC at dusk - night lights

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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DC highlights private tour
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DC highlights private tour

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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DC holiday lights tour
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DC holiday lights tour

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
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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
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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
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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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Iconic Capitol Hill tour
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Iconic Capitol Hill tour

Discover the political core of Washington DC with an expert guide!

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Semi-private tour of Capitol Hill Walking

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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Historic Georgetown tour
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Historic Georgetown tour

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
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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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Odyssey brunch cruise in Washington DC
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Odyssey brunch cruise in Washington DC

Book now to admire the Washington DC skyline while on board a wonderful 2-hour brunch cruise on the Potomac River!

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Washington DC Arlington National Cemetery guided walking tour
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Washington DC Arlington National Cemetery guided walking tour

Book now a walking tour with an experienced guide to visit the largest military cemetery in the United States.

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Mount Vernon Day Trip with River Cruise and Guided Tour
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Mount Vernon Day Trip with River Cruise and Guided Tour

Discover George Washington's Mount Vernon on a full-day excursion with roundtrip transport aboard a scenic river cruise.

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iFLY Montgomery indoor skydiving experience
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iFLY Montgomery indoor skydiving experience

Experience an adrenaline-packed free fall without ever getting on a plane on this awesome iFLY indoor skydiving experience.

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National Mall walking tour from Washington DC
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National Mall walking tour from Washington DC

Enjoy a National Mall tour that will take you through the heart of the Mall, entertaining you and your family with stories, hidden secrets, and historical information.

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Washington D.C.'s self-guided whiskey tasting pass
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Washington D.C.'s self-guided whiskey tasting pass

Sample locally-made spirits from distilleries in Washington D.C. with this whiskey tasting pass! Get yours now to enjoy several benefits and discounts.

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Private and Semi-Private DC National Gallery of Art Museum tour
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Private and Semi-Private DC National Gallery of Art Museum tour

Don't miss the extensive art collection at the DC National Gallery of Art Museum tour, book now on Musement.

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Arlington Cemetery and highlights full-day tour
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Arlington Cemetery and highlights full-day tour

Get tickets to visit DC's famous monuments with a personal guide. Visit the Arlington National Cemetery with a narrated trolly tour and entrance.

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Washington, DC sightseeing audio tour
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Washington, DC sightseeing audio tour

Tour the capital city of the United States of America at your own pace with this sightseeing audio tour of Washington, DC. Book now!

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National Mall & Memorials walking tour
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National Mall & Memorials walking tour

See the glorious sights of Washington DC and the National Mall on a walking tour. Book yours today!

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The inside story

The United States Capitol is one of the most recognizable 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 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, 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!

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United States Capitol First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States Washington DC