Tours and Tickets

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Sergeant-at-Arms has announced all U.S. Capitol tours are suspended until further notice. However, White House tour requests are open at the discretion of the White House. The White House tour schedule is subject to change the discretion of the Secret Service. Please contact our office if you have further questions regarding a visit to Washington, D.C. 

All tickets are provided to constituents on a first-come, first-served basis. 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 the Washington, DC Tourism Information page.

White House Tickets

Obtaining a White House tour can be very difficult. It is very important to follow the below guidelines for your application to be considered.

The following are policies determined by the White House for those requesting tours through Congressional Offices:
 
  • Tours must be requested at least three months in advance.
  • Tours are only available Tuesday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Submit

To submit a tour or ticket request, please complete the Tour Request form.