Tours and Tickets
Our office is happy to help constituents arrange tours of some of Washington, D.C.’s most popular attractions, including the U.S. Capitol, the White House, the Library of Congress, and the Supreme Court.
Tours are a wonderful way to experience the history and institutions that shape our nation. Because demand is high, especially during the spring and summer months, we encourage you to submit your request as early as possible.
How to Request a Tour
To request a tour, please complete our tour request form below. Our staff will work directly with each tour site to accommodate your visit based on availability.
All tickets are provided to constituents on a first-come, first-serve basis. Due to the large number of visitors, particularly during the spring and summer months.Please submityour request at least 3-4 weeks in advance, and ideally several months ahead for White House and FBI tours, which require additional security clearance.
Once your tours have been booked, you will receive a confirmation email from my office with information about dates, times, and how to access your tours.
Available Tours
U.S. Capitol Building
Experience the heart of American democracy on a staff-guided tour of the U.S. Capitol, home to the House of Representatives and the Senate. Tours of the U.S. Capitol are available Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 3:30 PM.
For information about the tour, visit the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center website here.
WhiteHouse
The White House is not currently accepting new tour requests, and the administration has not yet announced future availability. If you are interested in a White House tour, you can still submit a request and be put on a waitlist for when tours become available again.
Library of Congress
Explore the world’s largest library and the stunning architecture of the historic Jefferson Building. The Library of Congress offers self-guided tours Tuesday through Saturday. Visitors can reserve free timed-entry tickets online.
For information about the tour, visit the Library of Congress website here.
Supreme Court
Visit the Supreme Court to learn about the judicial branch and attend a 30-minute educational lecture in the courtroom when the Court is not in session. Lectures are offered at 12:30 PM for groups of 6 or fewer.
For information about the tour, visit the Supreme Court website here.
FBI Headquarters
Discover the mission, history, and operations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation during an interactive guided tour. Tours are offered Monday through Friday, between 9 AM and 2 PM.Tours must be requested at least four weeks in advance.
*All visitors must be U.S. citizens or valid green-card holders. All visitors 16 and older must present a REAL ID-compliant photo ID. All visitorsare required toprovide security information, including Social Security numbers, country of birth, and date of birth,for background screening.
For information about the tour, visit the FBI website here.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)
See firsthand how U.S. paper currency is designed, engraved, and printed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Tours are available Monday through Friday, between 9 AM and 2 PM. Tours must be requested at least 14 business days in advance.
For information about the tour, visit the BEP website here.
Questions
If you have any questions about scheduling or would like help planning your trip, please contact our tour coordinator at kai.seidenberg@mail.house.gov or (202) 225-2531.