We are pleased to provide information that will be helpful in planning your visit to Washington, DC. Below you will find information about Washington attractions. My office is always happy to answer any questions you may have, just call us at 202-224-4524 and ask to speak to the Tour Coordinator or email tours_cardin@cardin.senate.gov.

For information on other DC attractions, try the Washington DC Offical Tourism Site

The U.S. Capitol Building: There are several options for Capitol Tours. On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 2:30 pm, my staff conducts a small constituent tour of the Capitol. The group will be limited to 15 people on a first-come, first-served basis. My office can also schedule reserved tours given by the Capitol Guide Service on Monday through Friday. To make a reservation, please call us at 202-224-4524 or email us at tours_cardin@cardin.senate.gov.

In addition, the Capitol is open for public tours Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Visitors can obtain free tickets at the Capitol Guide Service kiosk located at First Street and Independence Avenue SW. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 9 am daily.

Gallery passes to watch the Senate in session can be picked up at in my office 509 Hart Building, from 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday.

The White House: The White House Visitors Office schedules tours on Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 to 12:30 pm. The White House only honors requests from individuals in parties of 10 or more. Requests can be submitted through my office at least 6 weeks and up to 6 months in advance. We encourage you to submit your request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available, and they are approved by the White House on a first-come, first-served basis. The White House will let us know 1 month before the requested date if the tour is approved. To request a tour, call or email my office.