Iconic Capitol Hill Architecture Tour

This tour takes visitors through the political core of Washington DC! From the original L'Enfant city plan to the tumultuous construction of the Capitol and Grounds, the rise of the magnificent Beaux Arts Library of Congress and imposing Supreme Court, and into the present day. Prolific designers like Thomas Jefferson, Robert Mills, Frederick Law Olmstead, and Daniel Burnham will feature prominently. Controversy, chaos, and red tape abound! A tour not to be missed by architecture and history enthusiasts with DC Design Tours. Sights and stops include:

• Union Station


• U.S. Capitol Building


• Capitol Grounds


• Supreme Court Building


• Library of Congress


• Capitol Visitors Center

This tour meets in the Great Hall of Union Station under the big clock. The tour takes about 2 hours and covers approximately 1 mile, ending at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center.