The office of Rep. Rosa DeLauro is here to serve you when you visit our Nation's Capital. If you are a 3rd District resident, you can request tour reservations through the Washington, D.C. office. My staff will do their best to accommodate your family, but please know that due to high demand and increased security precautions, availability is limited, particularly for the White House and the Bureau of Engraving. It is helpful if you plan your trip early and contact my office with your ticket request four to six months in advance when possible.

Please fill in the online tour request form. Tours are arranged on a first-come, first served basis. Space is limited so please only request tours that interest you.

Congressional tour tickets are available for:

White House
U.S. Capitol
Supreme Court
Library of Congress
Kennedy Center
Bureau of Printing and Engraving

White House Tours

White House tours are available on a very limited basis and must be arranged through the office of your Representative.  It is helpful if you plan your trip early and contact my office with your ticket request at least FOUR TO SIX MONTHS IN ADVANCE , especially during the spring and summer, which are peak vacation months. My staff will do their best to accommodate you and your family.  However, due to the high demand for White House tours and increased security precautions, availability is limited.  To request a White House tour please fill out this form , and a member of my staff will contact you.

White House Area Map

Capitol Tours

The U.S. Capitol is open six days a week, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.  Since September 11, 2001, the Capitol has made a series of necessary changes in visitation procedures.  We would like to maintain open access to the Capitol, while balancing the requirement to ensure safety and security at all times.  The Capitol will be open to the public for tours from  9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Please keep in mind that when visiting the Capitol Building, certain items will be prohibited .  To schedule a tour of the Capitol please call Elizabeth Albertine in my office at least seven days in advance at (202)-225-3661 .  You can also fill out this form .

In addition, the packet (PDF) below contains a wealth of information concerning many of the places of interest throughout Washington, D.C.  It is my hope that these details will help you make the most of your visit.

DC VISITORS GUIDE 

Call Elizabeth Albertine at (202) 225-3661 for further assistance in visiting Washington.  

Take a Virtual Tour of the Capitol

Map of the Capitol Complex

Washington, DC Transit System Map