Visiting your nation's capital

As I walk through the halls of Congress, or stroll home after a challenging day on the Senate floor, or even drive past the monuments on my way through downtown, I continue to be awe-struck by the grandeur that is our Capital City. To know that great men and women of history, even our Founders, have walked these same halls, strolled these same avenues and driven these same streets sometimes overwhelms me.

I would encourage every American to visit Washington, DC at least once during his or her life. As your Senator, I can assist you in making arrangements for your visit. Many historic sites have special congressional tours which offer a great deal more insight than the general public tours. With enough advance notice of your visit, I may be able to obtain tickets to places like the Supreme Court or the National Archives for you. I would also enjoy the opportunity of showing you around where I work each day: The United States Capitol Building.

Request tours or more information

If you are in the initial planning stages for your trip, you may request general information about Washington, DC. If you need information more quickly, you may prefer to use the Links & Resources section or visit one of my Idaho offices to pick up brochures in person. If you have questions or would prefer to discuss what options are available, please visit or contact a member of my staff in the regional office nearest you. Once your travel plans are finalized, submit your Tour Request on this website or contact my tour co-ordinator directly by calling my Washington, DC, office at 202/224-2752.

Request Options:
Submit an online form to request that brochures and general info be mailed to you. Request Info	Submit an online form to request specific tours while you are in Washington. Request Tours	Call or stop by my nearest regional office to pick-up info or discuss arrangements. Office Locations
Advance Notice Required When requesting congressional tours, the key is advance notice—I cannot stress this enough. There are limited spaces on these tours and they fill up very quickly, especially during the busy spring and summer months. I can never guarantee tickets, but am always willing to try to obtain them for you.

Congressional Tour Options

United States Capitol Building
Congressional Tours Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm 1 - 1 1/2 hours long Guided by member of my personal staff		Public Tours Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm Begin at East Front entrance To visit the House or Senate Chambers, stop by my office and request a Gallery Pass. tel: 202-225-6827 (recording) Tour Info Take a Virtual Tour
The White House
Congressional Tours Tuesday-Saturday 7:30am-12:30pm Self-guided tours Please request at least 6 months in advance		Public Tours White House Tours can only be arranged by a Member of Congress. tel: 202-456-7041 Tour Info
Library of Congress
Congressional Tours Monday-Friday 8:30am and 2:00pm Please request at least 1 month in advance Led by L.C. docent with introduction to "American Treasures" exhibition.		Public Tours Monday-Saturday 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm. (No 3:30 tour on Saturdays.) Special tours can be reserved for groups of 10 to 60, Monday-Friday, between 9:00am and 1:00pm. tel: 202-707-8000 Tour Info
Bureau of Engraving & Printing
Congressional Tours Monday-Friday One 8:00am tour per day Please request at least 2 months in advance		Public Tours Monday-Friday 9:00am to 2pm Tickets are required for all tours on a first-come, first-served basis. Same day tickets only. The Ticket Booth opens at 8:00 am; lines form early and tickets are gone by 8:30 - 9:00am. tel: 866-874-2330 Tour Info
Supreme Court
Congressional Tours Monday-Friday (when court is not in session) One 2:00pm tour per day Please request at least 2 months in advance Limited tickets available		Public Lectures Monday-Friday 9:30am to 3:30pm Public courtroom lecture every hour from 9:30am through 3:30pm, Monday through Friday on a first-come first-served basis. If you arrive 15 minutes early you should get in. tel: 202-479-3211 Tour Info
National Cathedral
Congressional Tours Mondays and Wednesdays One 9:00am tour per day Please request at least 1 month in advance Tour lasts up to 1 hour		Public Tours Monday-Saturday 10:00am to 11:30am 12:45pm-3:30 pm Sunday 12:45pm-2:30 pm 30 minute tours May not be open for tours due to scheduled events or services. Check website for event announcements. tel: 202-364-6616 Tour Info
Kennedy Center
Congressional Tours Monday-Saturday One 9:30am tour per day Please request at least 1 month in advance		Public Tours Monday-Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-1:00pm 30 minute tours tel: 202-416-8340 Tour Info
Holocaust Museum
Congressional Tours Everyday but Yom Kippur and Christmas 10:00am to 5:20pm Extended Hours (10:00am to 7:50pm) run Tuesdays and Thursdays; April through mid-June Please request as far in advance as possible		Public Tours Everyday but Yom Kippur and Christmas 10:00am to 5:20pm Extended Hours (10:00am to 7:50pm) run Tuesdays and Thursdays; April through mid-June Passes required and available at the Museum on the day of your visit or in advance. See website for details. tel: 202-488-0400 Tour Info
National Archives
Congressional Tours Monday-Friday 10:15am and 1:15pm Tour lasts 1.5 hours Please request at least two weeks in advance		Public Tours Daily at 9:45am Reservations required for guided tour. See website for details. tel: 202-488-0400 Tour Info