Visiting D.C.

Visiting Washington, D.C. is an exciting and educational experience. My staff can also serve as a resource in booking tours for your trip. Please fill out our online tour request form if you're interested in participating in any of the following tours.

 

The White House

The White House is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Washington D.C. and provides visitors with access to sections of the East Wing and residence. These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Fridays, and 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturdays (excluding federal holidays or unless otherwise noted) and are free of charge. Please note that White House tours are not available on Sundays or Mondays.

My office is happy to assist my constituents in arranging a tour of this historic landmark throughout the year. We ask that you please submit your tour request to my office approximately three months before your desired tour dates. My office is able to submit requests at a minimum of 21 days in advance but limited space will be available at that time. The White House Visitor's Office allots tours on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Once our office submits your request to the White House, no additions or changes can be made, so please make sure all of your information is correct. Please note that submitted tour requests are not guaranteed and the White House Visitors Office determines what tour requests are approved.

If your group is approved by the White House Visitors Office, the White House will send my office a confirmation letter with the time and date of your tour approximately one month to one week before your requested tour date(s). Scheduling of tours is up to the complete discretion of the White House and tours may be canceled for official events.

The Capitol

The United States Capitol is a monument, a working office building, and one of the most recognizable symbols of representative democracy in the world. My office is pleased to be able to provide my constituents with tours of this important landmark. Congressional tours are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., except for federal holidays and Inauguration Day. Visitors have the opportunity to visit the Rotunda, National Statuary Hall, the Old Supreme Court Chamber, the Crypt, the Old Senate Chamber, and the newly built Capitol Visitors Center. Due to the high amount of requests that my office receives, it is highly recommended that you book your tour at least four to five months prior to your visit in Washington D.C.

The Pentagon

Pentagon tours are available on a limited basis for U.S. citizens on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Pentagon tour guides will conduct tours for up to 20 people during each time slot. U.S. citizens who would like to tour the Pentagon must register at least two weeks in advance and will require clearance to enter the Pentagon by the Pentagon Forces Protection Agency. Tours are scheduled on a first-come-first-serve basis.

The tour route is approximately 1.5 miles in length and lasts for approximately 60 minutes. No electronic devices are permitted on Pentagon tours and there is no secure storage for these devices. You must leave all electronic devices before entering the facilities. Prohibited devices include but are not limited to: cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, laptops, gaming devices, cameras, storage devices/flash drives, scanners, headphones, virtual reality devices, transmitters and GPS devices.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Out of an abundance of caution, all Engraving and Printing tours have been suspended until further notice.

The Library of Congress

The Library of Congress tour is an hour-long, fully accessible guide-led tour of the historic Thomas Jefferson Building where your group will learn about the Building’s symbolic art and architecture as well as its history, its collections, and the services provided to Congress and the nation. My office can schedule tours for groups of 12-60 people, which are offered Monday through Friday, 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Tours are also available without advance registration from Monday – Saturday, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

Supreme Court

Out of an abundance of caution, all Supreme Court tours have been suspended until further notice.

FBI Experience

The FBI Experience is a self-guided tour at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Open to the public, the tour features interactive multimedia exhibits, content, and artifacts—including a number of items from notable cases on display for the very first time—that help illustrate the importance of the Bureau’s work to protect the nation.

Visitors to The FBI Experience will learn how the Bureau operates in the field, at Headquarters, and within communities across the country. They will also gain a rare look inside the organization’s investigative divisions, laboratory resources, professional occupations, and more. The rich experience tells the story of the FBI’s internal operations and history, as well as how its cooperation with local, state, federal, and international partners helps further its unique role in national security and law enforcement.