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Explore Washington, D.C.: Congressional Tours

Washington, D.C. is home to countless historic sites and world-class museums. Below are the tours that require congressional approval.

Important Notice Regarding White House Tours:

At this time, our office is unable to submit booking requests for White House tours. Due to ongoing complex maintenance projects, the White House has suspended public tours from June 29th through October 1st. Please note that these dates are subject to change pending project status.

Availability & Timing:

  • Tour hours and ticket availability change seasonally.
  • Peak months (Mar–Aug, Dec) book up fast—please reach out as early as possible.
  • We’ll do our best to accommodate every request but cannot guarantee a reservation.

How to Request:

1.  Review each tour’s description carefully—some require extra lead time or additional details.

2.  Complete the online request form below to submit your preferred dates.

3.  Await confirmation; submitting a form does not guarantee your slot.

More to See:
Beyond these congressional tours, D.C. offers many other fantastic attractions. Click here to explore more!

    Requested Tours

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    Limited self-guided tours are available from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM Tuesday through Thursday as well as 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM Friday through Saturday, excluding Federal holidays or unless otherwise noted. Please note that obtaining a White House tour can be very difficult, tour requests may be submitted 7 to 90 days in advance. Each person in your tour party must provide security information to the White House via an rsvp link within 72 hours of making the reservation. The self-guided tour lasts from 35 to 45 minutes and includes the public rooms in the East Wing and the Residence. The White House is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500. If you are traveling using the Metro, the closest stop is McPherson Square on the Blue and Orange lines. For more information about visiting the White House, please click here.

    The Capitol Visitor Center is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Reservations are recommended for a tour, especially during the months of March, April, May, June, July, August, December. All tours are led by our professional tour guides and includes the Crypt, the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall. The tour route is subject to change. Please note the House and Senate Galleries are separate from the tour. The U.S. Capitol is located at First St NE, Washington, DC 20515. If you’re traveling using the metro, the closest stop is Capitol South on the Silver, Blue and Orange lines, and Union Station on the Red line. If you would like more information about visiting the U.S. Capitol, please click here.

    Watching Congress in Session
    The House Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding federal holidays and when House is in session. The Senate Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding federal holidays and opens 30 minutes prior to the Senate’s convening. The passes required for entry may be obtained from our office located in 166 Cannon House Office Building, 27 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003. If you’re traveling using the metro, the closest stop is Capitol South on the Silver, Blue and Orange lines, and Union Station on the Red line. If you would like more information about visiting the Galleries, please click here.

    Limited self-guided tours of the FBI Headquarters are available from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Due to the sensitive nature of the tour, the FBI will only allow U.S. Citizens and valid Green Card holders to tour the office building. The self-guided tour typically lasts between 60 and 90 minutes and includes interactive multimedia exhibits and historical artifacts. The FBI Headquarters is located at 301 935 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20535. If you’re traveling using the metro, the closest stop is Federal Triangle on the Orange and Blue lines, and Archives on the yellow and green lines. If you would like more information about visiting the FBI Headquarters, please click here.

    Congressionally reserved tours are offered at 12:30 PM Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. All other tours run from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Friday and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Because lectures take place inside the Courtroom, they are subject to cancellation due to Court business. The Supreme Court is located at 1 First St NE, Washington, DC 20543. If you’re traveling using the metro, the closest stop is Capitol South on the Silver, Blue and Orange lines, and Union Station on the Red line. If you would like more information about visiting the Supreme Court, please click here.

    Tours are available from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays and December 24th,2025 through January 1, 2026. The tours are approximately 45 minutes in length and showcase the skilled craftsmanship of their currency experts. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is located at 301 14th St SW, Washington, DC 20228. If you’re traveling using the metro, the closest stop is Smithsonian on the Blue and Orange lines. If you would like more information about visiting the BEP, please click here.

    Tours are available the 1st and 3rd Saturday morning of each month excluding some holiday weekends from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The tours are approximately one hour in length and showcase the Salmon Chase, Andrew Johnson Suites, and the Cash Room. The tour begins at the West Entrance of the Department of Treasury located at 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC. If you’re traveling using the metro, the closest metro stations are Metro Center or McPherson Square. If you would like more information about visiting the Department of Treasury, please click here.

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