U.S. Capitol Tour

Museums & culture in Washington DC

In a nutshell

A guided tour of the seat of the US Congress, including the Rotunda and Statuary Hall.

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#2 of 6

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Visit duration

1 h 30 min

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A guided tour of the seat of the US Congress, including the Rotunda and Statuary Hall.

Know before you go

Reserve free tickets well ahead through the Capitol Visitor Center.

What to book

A guided Capitol tour.

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Check the length – three hours in a museum is plenty for most people.
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