Tour Requests

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT OUR OFFICE ONLY PLACES REQUESTS FOR TOURS WITH EACH LOCATION AND CANNOT GUARANTEE THE SCHEDULING OF ANY TOUR.

Below are the available venues that you can visit.

The White House
The United States Capitol
The Bureau of Printing and Engraving
The National Cathedral

If you have any questions, please contact Katy Summerlin at (202) 225-5136.

The White House

Tour Summary: The tour includes visits to the State Dining Room, the Red Room, the Blue Room, the Green Room, and the East Room.
Address: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Closest Metro Stop: McPherson Square (Blue and Orange lines)
Tour Length: 30-45 minutes, self-guided
Availability: Tuesday-Thursday from 7:30am-11am, Friday from 7:30am-noon and Saturday 7:30am to 1pm (excluding federal holidays). No tours are offered on Sunday or Monday. The White House Visitor’s Office reserves the right to select the time and there is no guarantee that tickets will be granted. Congressional offices have no control over who gets tickets. THAT DECISION IS MADE BY THE WHITE HOUSE.
Note: The White House is not available for tours during the period of December 23- January 1.
Costs: Free.
How to Request a Tour: All White House Tours must be requested at least 30 days in advance and up to six months in advance. Constituents are encouraged to submit their request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available and tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis approximately three weeks in advance of the requested date.
Security Information: Once you have submitted your request and have been contacted by my office, constituents must provide security information (including the full names, social security numbers, dates of birth, status of citizenship, and city & state of residence for EACH member of the group) to my office, which is in turn passed on to the White House. You will then be notified via email if your tour request was accepted or denied.
Notification: You will be notified of your tour’s status approximately three weeks before the requested tour date.
Large Groups: Due to the high demand for White House tours, it is very difficult to get tickets for large groups. Please be advised that once your request is submitted to the White House, individuals cannot be added or dropped from your group. When you submit your security form, please make sure it is the final list of guests who will be attending the tour.

To request a White House tour CLICK HERE.

The United States Capitol

Tour Summary: The United States Capitol in Washington, DC is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. The tour includes visits to the Crypt, Rotunda, Old Supreme Court Chamber, Statuary Hall, and House Gallery.
Closest Metro Stop: Capitol South (Blue and Orange lines)
Tour Length: 1½ to 2 hours, depending on crowds
Tour Availability: Tours through the Capitol Visitors Service are available between 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Saturday and can be booked through my office or through the Capitol Visitor’s Center Web site. Visitors seeking a tour through the Capitol Visitors Center may also obtain same-day tickets at the Capitol Guide Service kiosk beginning at 9:00 am.
Costs: Free.
Notes: Constituents can also obtain Gallery passes to view House and Senate proceedings as they unfold through my Washington, D.C. office.

To request a United States Capitol tour CLICK HERE.

The Bureau of Printing and Engraving

Tour Summary: The tour allows the public to view and learn about the various steps of currency production.
Address: 14th and C Streets, SW Washington, DC 20228
Closest Metro Stop: Smithsonian (Blue and Orange lines)
Tour Length: One hour
Constituent Tour Availability: Monday through Friday,8:15 am and 8:45 am for groups of 10 or less.
In the months of May through August, tours are also available at 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, and 4:45 pm. Please request tour at least 1 month before the desired tour date. (We encourage you to submit your request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available and tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis).
Public Tour Availability:During non-peak season—September through February—no tickets are required. Free timed tickets are required for entry during peak season, March through August. Visitors may obtain tickets at the onsite ticket booth located on Raoul Wallenberg Place (formerly 15th Street) beginning at 8:00 am and closes when all tickets have been distributed. Ticket times include 9:00 am to 10:45 am and 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday. In the months of May through August, additional tours are available 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Costs: Free.
Notes: Lines form early and tickets go quickly. On most days, all tickets have been distributed before 7 am. During this time of heightened security, be advised that all tour policies are subject to change without public notification. If the Department of Homeland Security level is elevated to CODE ORANGE, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is CLOSED to the public unless otherwise noted.

To request a Bureau of Printing and Engraving tour CLICK HERE.

The National Cathedral

Tour Summary: One of the most prominent and well-known buildings in Washington, DC, tours allow the public to view the dramatic art and Gothic architecture of the Cathedral.
Location: The corner of Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues, NW
Closest Metro Stop: Tenleytown/AU (Red Line).
Tour Length: Varies depending tour type
Constituent Tour Availability: Mondays or Wednesdays at 9:00 am for groups of 10 or less.
Public Tour Availability: Public can visit Monday-Friday 10 AM - 5:30 PM with tours 10 AM - 11:30 AM and 12:45 AM - 3:30 PM. Saturday open 10 AM - 4:30 PM with tours 10 AM - 11:30 AM and 12:45 PM - 3:30 PM. Sunday open 8 AM - 6:30 PM with tours 12:45 AM - 2:30 PM. Different fees apply for different tour types and certain sections or the entire Cathedral may be closed on certain dates. See below for more information.
Costs: Self-guided tours are free. Guided tours are $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and $1 for children. Audio tour fees: $5 per person. Tour and Tea fees are also available for $22 per person.