The Capitol at Night: Scandals, Murder, Politics Adults Only Tour

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Washington DC, USA

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Professional Local Tour Guide & Gossip Peddler
Nightime views of US Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, National Mall and more...
Adult Only Tour

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Capitol South Station
70 C St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Tour begins outside the Capitol South Metro Station (there is only one exit) at 1st and C Streets SE. Look for your guide in orange.

End point

National Native American Veterans Memorial
Washington, DC 20004, USA
The tour ends at 3rd Street and Jefferson Drive SW by the Museum of the American Indian; a straight and easy walk to Federal Center SW Metro Station.

Operating hours
.8:00 pm

Itinerary

Capitol Hill

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Library of Congress

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Senate and House Office Buildings

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Supreme Court

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

U.S. Capitol

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

James A. Garfield Monument

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 17 reviews

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Enjoy the Capital at Dusk with Less Crowds!

Zach_M, May 2026

You meet your guide at the capital south metro exit. There is only one exit. The tour is very informative with lots if very interesting stories. The capital is about two blocks away. There are a few stops before the capital including the supreme court. Rebecca is very passionate about history and a great storyteller. We went in May and the crowds were smaller at these monuments as the sun set. Great time to get photos. Rebecca had a tablet with photos of the characters that starred in the stories. Our favorite story involved Alice Roosevelt. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for the detailed review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour with Rebecca and appreciated her passion for history and storytelling. Sounds like you picked the perfect time for beautiful photos too!

I recommend for first dates and patriots.

ryw7xksc6p, May 2026

This was an absolutely amazing experience for a history buff. Inga is delightful and engaged with us the entire time!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you! We're so glad you had such an amazing experience with Ingeborg. She’ll be thrilled to hear you enjoyed her engaging and enthusiastic tour style!

Great experience,...

Danyelle_J, Apr 2026

Great experience, wonderful stories. Inga was very accommodating for our small group and knowledgeable about all the topics. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Ingeborg and appreciated her knowledge and flexibility. We truly value your recommendation!

Rebecca was awesome and...

Jamie_G, Dec 2025

Rebecca was awesome and shared some really great stories. As we wandered museums the day after our tour, my husband and I kept recalling stories shared with us and looking for specific figures in photos (we found Alice Roosevelt more than once!). It was a great time and I would recommend it to anyone interested.