White House Tours

My office is pleased to help Rhode Islanders book tours of the White House. There are several requirements that must be met for White House tours, including minimum group size (10 people*), security checks and advance reservations.

Please note that all White House tours are self-guided and take place Tuesday through Saturday between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

As always, White House tour schedules are entirely dependent on the President and First Lady's schedule, and sometimes they will have to be either cancelled or rescheduled at the last minute.

Due to the limited availability of White House tours, it is imperative that you contact my office at your earliest convenience and AT LEAST THREE MONTHS PRIOR to your planned arrival in Washington.

When you request a tour please submit the following information: the name, address, daytime phone number of the tour group's primary contact person, and the size of your group.

White House tour Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Are White House tours currently available?

A: The White House now offers tours to school groups and any group of 10 or more people.

Q: I don't have 10 people in my group. Is it still possible to for my family and I to get a tour of the White House?

A: Yes. If there are less than 10 people in your group, my office will check to see if your party can join with another group.

If this is possible, a member of my staff will contact you and let you know your tour request has been approved.

Q: How soon in advance do I need to book a tour?

A: The White House will schedule tours up to 6 months in advance of the actual tour date. In order to increase your chances of successfully booking, it is recommended that you submit your tour request as early as possible within a 6 month window. And you must submit your request AT LEAST 3 months in advance.

Q: How will I know if my White House tour request has been approved?

A: My office will notify you as to whether or not the requested White House tour is possible. White House notification usually arrives 2 to 4 weeks before the tour date.

If you would like to request a tour please send me an e-mail with the following information: the name, address, daytime phone number of the tour group's primary contact person, and the size of your group. Or you may call my or you may call my Cranston office at: (401) 943-3100. If the tour request is approved, my office will contact you to collect security information to be submitted to the Secret Service. This information includes the full name, date of birth, social security number, country of origin, and city/state of residence of each member of your group. This information must be submitted no less than 10 business days prior to the tour.