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 am to 11 am Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 12:00 pm on Fridays, and 7:30 am to 1:00 pm on 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). The 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 constituents with tours of this important landmark. Congressional tours are available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm, 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
Unfortunately, the Pentagon is not currently offering tours of its facilities.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Unfortunately, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is not currently offering tours of its facilities.
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.
Timed entry passes are available for groups of up to 20 people and can be booked on the Library of Congress' website, up to 30 days in advance. There are also a limited amount of number of same-day passes that are released at 9 am EST. The Library is open to visitors with timed-entry passes Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, with the last available entry time at 4:30 pm. The Library is closed on Sundays, Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Supreme Court
When the Court is in session, all scheduled oral arguments will be heard in the Courtroom. Oral arguments have limited seating available to the public. The Supreme Court is not open to the public when it is in session and oral arguments are not being heard.
When the Court is out of session, the building is open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The Supreme Court is closed on federal holidays.
You can refer to the Supreme Court's website for information regarding courtroom lectures, court-related exhibitions, and building highlights.
FBI Experience
The FBI Experience is a self-guided tour at the FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The tour is open to the public and is offered free of charge. It features interactive multimedia exhibits, content and artifacts that highlight the important work the Bureau has done to protect our nation.
Tours are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 4:30 pm (excluding federal holidays).
My office is able to assist in scheduling tours of the FBI Headquarters. We ask that you submit your tour request no later than 4 weeks prior to your requested dates but no earlier than 5 months in advance.
