Washington, DC Tour Information

Thank you for your interest in visiting Washington D.C. We are happy to assist in making your visit to our nation’s capital as enjoyable and enriching as possible.

There is so much to see and experience in Washington D.C. – from the workings of congress to the memorials to the many cultural institutions.

Though we are eager to help everyone, please note that many tours – especially White House tours – must be made far in advance to have a opportunity to succeed.

Please carefully follow the instructions that follow so that we may efficiently assist you.

United States Capitol
Staff-led tours of the United States Capitol must be requested at least 30 days prior to the desired day. Please call 202-224-6542 to make a reservation for a staff led tour of the Capitol.

The White House
Public tours of the White House are available for groups of 10 or more people. Requests must be submitted through the Senator’s office and are accepted up to six months in advance but must be made no less than 30 days prior to the requested date. These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (excluding federal holidays), and are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to submit your request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available, especially March through June. All White House tours are free of charge. Please note that White House tours may be subject to last minute cancellation, and may not be rescheduled.

Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently closed to tours.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Reserved tours of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing can be made through our office up to six months in advance. Public tours of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing are available 9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.(every 15 minutes) and during the summer (APRIL-AUG): 2:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. ( every 15 minutes) & 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (every 15 minutes)

Supreme Court
Tours of the Supreme Court are available to the public without reservation every hour, on the half-hour between 9:30am and 3:30pm, when the Court is not sitting. Our office can make arrangements for a Congressional lecture for groups of 6 people or less that take place in the early afternoon.

Library of Congress
The Library of Congress schedules reserved tours Monday through Friday, in the morning and afternoon. Please contact our Washington D.C. office at 202-224-6542, for a reserved tour. Public tours of the library are also available all day.

Holocaust Museum Tickets
Click on the link to be directed to the museum website to reserve tickets. Tickets are limited, and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

United States Mint in Philadelphia and Denver
These no longer require a Congressional reservation. See www.moneyfactory.com for information.

Please call (202) 224-6542 if you require additional information.