U.S. Senator Bill Nelson

Serving Florida

Visiting Washington, D.C.

Few experiences compare with a visit to Washington, D.C. With its historically significant landmarks, awe-inspiring vistas, and opportunities to watch our government in action, a trip to our nation's capital is sure to inspire all Americans, young and old. We encourage Floridians to visit Washington, D.C., and we hope you will make our office your home-away-from-home while you are here.

We've compiled a list of the most frequently visited attractions in Washington and their websites. Most of these destinations are free and open to the public, with tours scheduled daily.

U.S. Capitol Tours:

The Capitol Visitor Center is now the main entrance to the Capitol Building. All guided tours of the Capitol Building begin and end in the Center. We encourage you and your family to view the orientation film, peruse the exhibition hall, and enjoy all the wonderful amenities now offered by the Capitol Visitor Center during your visit to Washington, D.C

For more information please visit their website at www.visitthecapitol.gov, and to make a Capitol Tour reservation please click here.

At any time, please feel free to stop by Sen. Bill Nelson's office to sign the guestbook, say hello to the staff, and pick up your gallery passes.

White House Tours:

We can request a White House tour for you. Forty-five minute, self-guided tours are offered Tuesday through Saturday mornings. Due to the volume of requests, the White House is often booked several months in advance. To maximize your chances of getting a tour, please make your request at least 4 months--but no more than 6 months--in advance. Due to White House procedures, we will not be able to confirm your White House tour until two weeks prior to the date requested.

Secret Service regulations mandate that all security information be submitted 21 days before the date of a tour, but we ask that you submit your security form to us at the same time you submit the online request to the White House. The White House may not grant some tour requests, even if submitted in a timely manner.

To request a White House tour, please complete this form. Upon completing the tour request form, you will be asked to email us your security information.

Please be advised: On September 4th, 2009, President Obama announced that visitor access records to the White House Complex will be made publicly available 90-120 days after the date of visit. This policy includes the full name and date of visit for all guests touring the White House. Your Social Security number and date of birth will NOT be released.

U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tours:

We can also arrange a tour of the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing, where much of the nation's official currency is produced.  Tours arranged through our office are offered Monday through Friday between 4:00 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.  These tours last about 40 minutes and take you inside the bureau’s printing facility where you’ll see millions of dollars printed right before your eyes. 
 
Summer Tours:  During the summer months (May – August), our office can arrange both morning (8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.) and evening (4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.) tours. 
 
If you’d like us to arrange a tour for you, please complete this form and email it to DCTours@billnelson.senate.gov.  
 
As soon as we receive a response from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing regarding your request, we will email you directly.  Please allow up to two weeks for your request to process.  If you have questions, or need any additional information, please contact our Tour Coordinator at 202-224-5274.