Tours and Tickets
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The White House Visitors Center and the Bureau of Printing and Engraving are no longer accepting tour requests for the months of December and January. Please keep this in mind when requesting your tours. If you are looking to follow up with an already submitted tour request, please call the DC office and ask to speak with Parker Byrd.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING WHITE HOUSE TOURS:
Our office is only responsible for submitting your information to the White House Visitors Center. The White House Visitors Center then takes your information and schedules the tour. Tours are booked on a first-come, first-serve basis. When you visit Washington, DC during the months of May-August (peak-season) it is extremely important to request your White House tour 3-4 months in advance or else the White House is likely to have already booked tours for the month you have requested.
Due to the large number of visitors, please request them as early as possible in order to maximize your chances. For information on sightseeing and attractions, please visit my Washington, DC Tourism Information page.
Supreme Court Tours:
These will only take place on the following days:
- April: 1, 4-6, 8, 11-15, 21/22/29
- May: 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 31
- June: 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-30
- July: 1, 5-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: I requested 3 months in advance, how come I was not able to get a tour of the White House?
A: Due to the high volume of requests that all 435 members of congress receive, the White House Visitors Center is not always able to accommodate every request. This is why it is important to request as early as possible.
Q: When will I hear back about my White House tour request?
A: The White House Visitors Center approves or denies tour requests about two weeks prior to the travel date.
Q: How much time should I allow to travel through security in the Capitol?
A: Allow about 60 minutes to travel through Capitol security.
Q: What if I miss my Capitol tour? Can I reschedule?
A: If you miss your Capitol tour, please come to our Office. We are located in Longworth 1531. We will be able to help you out.
Q: What if I cannot get reservation for any of the tours I requested? Does this mean I will not be able to see these attractions?
A: Most of the tours available through your congressional office, offer public tours as well. For more information on public tours visit the websites listed below:
* indicates information that you need to provide.
** To submit your tour request we will need detailed information such as: name, birth date, place of birth, and social security number. Please be prepared to provide this information for members of your tour party when we respond to your request.
