Tours in Washington, D.C.
Tour Requests (Click HERE to request a tour)
We are currently accepting requests for tours of the U.S. Capitol, the White House, the FBI Building, and the U.S. Treasury. To request a Capitol tour led by my staff, please complete the form above.
Capitol Tours
U.S. Capitol tours are offered Monday through Saturday between the hours of 9 am and 3 pm. To request a tour led by my staff, please complete the Tour Requests form above.
To schedule a tour with the Capitol Visitor Center separately or learn more about the U.S. Capitol Building, please click here. Tours of the U.S. Capitol are ADA-compliant.
White House Tours
White House tours are currently offered Tuesday through Thursday, from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, and Friday through Saturday, from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, excluding federal holidays or unless otherwise noted. White House tours must be requested at a minimum of 7 days in advance and no more than 90 days in advance of the requested tour date. Tours are self-guided and last about 45 minutes. White House tours are ADA-compliant. For additional information, please click here.
The FBI Experience Tours
The FBI Experience is a self-guided tour at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Tours are offered Monday - Friday at 9 am, 10 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm, excluding federal holidays or unless otherwise noted. FBI tours must be requested a minimum of four weeks in advance and no more than five months in advance. Due to FBI regulations, all visitors to The FBI Experience must be U.S. citizens or valid green card holders (permanent residents).
Historic Treasury Building
Taking place at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM on the 1st and 3rd Saturday mornings of each month, the Historic Treasury Building provides free one-hour tours for all citizens and legal residents of the United States. Tour highlights include the Salmon P. Chase (President Lincoln’s Secretary of the Treasury) Suite, the Andrew Johnson Suites, and the Cash Room. More information about the Historic Treasury Building can be found here.
Other DC Tours and Experiences
Library of Congress and National Archives Tours
The Library of Congress offers free timed entry passes for entry to the Thomas Jefferson building each week, Tuesday through Saturday. Visit requests and more information can be found here.
The National Archives Museum is open daily from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. Reservations are not required, and more information can be found here.
Supreme Court
While in session, the Supreme Court offers oral argument seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors should be aware that the business of the Court may from time to time affect public access to the building or alter programming offered. More information on courtroom seating can be found here. While out of session, the building is open from 9AM to 3PM (excluding weekends and federal holidays) for self-guided tours around the ground and first floor. Highlights include the John Marshall statue, portraits and busts of former Justices, two self-supporting marble staircases, and the Courtroom. While out of session, lectures designed to introduce visitors of all ages to the judicial functions of the Supreme Court, the history of the building, and the architecture of the Courtroom take place at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. More information on the lectures and when the Court is in session can be found here.
National Cathedral
On top of a Hill overlooking the Capitol and the Mall, the National Cathedral is a beautiful medieval and Gothic building featuring 231 stained-glass windows, an amazing collection of architectural and ornamental wrought iron, hundreds of works of hand-stitched needlepoint, and a blizzard of hand-carved wood and stone. Around the Cathedral is a 59 acres grounds, featuring a medieval-style Bishop’s Garden that includes herb plantings, roses, and a 13th-century Norman arc. General sightseeing at the Cathedral is $15/Adult and $10/Student, Teacher, Military, Senior (65+), Children (5-17). Group tours are specifically reserved for parties of 20+, and only take place during on-peak seasons (Sept-Nov, Mar-Jun). More information can be found here. To get tickets, click here.
State Department
Located in the U.S. Department of State Harry S. Truman Building are 42 breathtaking Diplomatic Reception Rooms. Since their inception, the rooms have served as the setting for many accomplishments of American diplomacy that have guided the course of world history. In these rooms, the United States has signed treaties and trade agreements, conducted negotiations, held summits and swearings-in, hosted official State visits, honored the achievements of global citizens, cultivated friendships, exchanged ideas, and tended to the afflictions and aspirations of our dynamic world. Unfortunately, Public tours are currently suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More information can be found here.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is one of only two places in America where paper money is printed. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing offers tours every 30 minutes Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 2:00pm. On a 45-minute free guided tour, visitors can see the process of how American currency is printed, destroyed, and protected from counterfeit. Each adult can request up to 9 tour tickets, and tour tickets are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. A limited number of same-day tickets for tours are also available at the BEP entrance starting at 9:00am, also on a first-come, first-serve basis. To reserve your tickets or for more information, please click here.
Pentagon Tours
One of the world’s largest office buildings, the Pentagon is the headquarters for the Department of Defense. The five-sided building has about 100,000 visitors per year witness various displays and memorials throughout the halls. A Pentagon tour lasts around an hour with up to 1.5 miles of walking. For guided tours, a reservation must be made 14 to 90 days in advance. Reservations can be booked here. More information can be found here.