A few tours in Washington, D.C. require a scheduling request through a congressional office. These include tours of the White House, U.S. Capitol, and FBI Headquarters. These tours are all free of charge. My staff is happy to assist you in planning your trip. Please complete the Tour Request Form. Fields marked with an (*) are required.
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The U.S. Capitol and Senate office buildings are open to visitors. Please fill out the tour request form if you are visiting D.C. and are interested in a U.S. Capitol tour. Additionally, public Capitol tours provided by the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) can be registered for here.
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The White House Visitors Office offers public, self-guided tours, available from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, excluding Federal holidays or unless otherwise noted. All White House tours are free of charge. The White House tour schedule is subject to change based on inclement weather or official use. My office recommends submitting a tour request at least 3 months and no less than 21 days in advance.
NOTE: Please remember all tour approvals are made by the White House Visitors Office and are subject to last-minute cancellation.
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) offers a tour of its headquarters entitled The FBI Experience. This tour is located at the J. Edgar Hoover building in Washington, D.C. and is available Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for groups of 10 or less. Tours lasts approximately 90 minutes and must be requested through a Member of Congress. The tour features content, objects, and interactive multimedia related to the importance of the FBI’s mission to protect the American people.
My office submits tour requests on a 'first come - first serve' basis and a request for a tour does not guarantee tour availability, which means timing is important. Reservations are required and requests may be made up to 3 months in advance and no less than 21 days in advance.
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For tours to the Smithsonian museums, Library of Congress, Kennedy Center, National Archives, Washington Monument, or Mount Vernon please use the links below to self-book time passes.
Smithsonian Institution
Library of Congress
Kennedy Center
National Archives
Washington Monument
Mount Vernon
U.S. Supreme Court
NOTE: The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Pentagon, and Supreme Court have not yet reopened to the public for tours.