Services > Visiting DC
The White House
(1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW) - MAP
The home of the president attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The tour includes such celebrated rooms as the East Room, the State Dining Room, the Red, Green and Blue Rooms and the President's Library.
Self Guided Tours are conducted Tuesday through Saturday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tours can only be scheduled for groups of ten or more people and must be arranged through a congressional office.
Because the White House is one of the most requested tours in Washington DC it is important to schedule this tour far in advance. We suggest requesting this tour up to 6 months in advance in order to maximize the chances of the tour being accepted by the White House.
To request a tour please contact Senator Harkin's office by e-mail or by calling 202-224-3254. White House tours are also available for school groups, veterans groups, and youth groups by contacting Senator Harkin's office.
Call (202) 456-7041 for additional White House tour information.
Tour Summary: The tour includes visits to the State Dining Room, the Red Room, the Blue Room, the Green Room, and the East Room.
Closest Metro Stops: Federal Triangle (Blue and Orange lines), Metro Center (Blue, Orange, and Red lines), and McPherson Square (Blue and Orange lines)
Tour Length: 30-45 minutes, self-guided
Availability: 7:30 am to 12:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday (excluding federal holidays). The White House Visitor’s Office will assign the tour time.
Tour Request Deadline: At least 6 weeks before the desired tour date. Tours may be requested up to 6 months in advance. (I 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).
Procedures: You will be notified of your tour’s status approximately three weeks before the requested tour date. If a tour request is accepted, security information (including the full name, social security number, and date of birth for EACH member of the group) must be submitted to my office at least two weeks before the requested tour date. Non-US citizens will need to submit a passport number and country of origin.
Note: Adults must present photo ID for admission. No tickets are necessary.
Website: www.whitehouse.gov/history/tours
