D.C. Tours & Tickets

Visiting our Nation's capital is an exceptionally unique experience, and my office is happy to help you make it an unforgettable one. You can request a tour from my office by filling out the form below, or by visiting the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center's website for a full list of tours and to make a reservation: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/

Please Note: Tours booked by my office's Congressional Tour Coordinator can be done six months in advance, while the time frame for general public reservations is determined by group size. For the most up to date information on booking reservations in advance, please contact my office.

All tours, programs and activities are free of charge.

Tours Arranged by the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center:

The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is open Monday - Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. New tours begin every 10 minutes with the final tour of the day taking place at 3:20 p.m. Your visit will include a 13-minute orientation film followed by a 45-to-60-minute guided walking tour. All tours are led by the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center's professional tour guides and visit the Crypt, the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall.

The tour does not include the Senate and House Galleries. The tour route is subject to change.
To request passes for the House and Senate Galleries, or the White House, please fill out the tour request form below.

Reservations are recommended, but not required. Visit the schedule a tour page to select a day/time for a reservation. Same day passes may be available. Visitors without reservations are encouraged to arrive at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center as early in the day as possible, but no later than 2:30 p.m., to obtain passes.

Visitors enter through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, located underground on the east side of the Capitol. Please leave time to go through security and review the U.S. Capitol’s prohibited items list before your visit.

You can begin your Capitol experience at the Visitor Center by visiting Exhibition Hall, perusing their Gift Shops or getting a bite to eat at the Capitol Cafe.

For information on tours offered in Mandarin and Spanish, please view the Foreign Language Tours page.

Tours Arranged by My Office:

Please fill out the form below to request a tour to be arranged by my office.

All tickets are provided to my constituents on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the large number of visitors, please request them as early as possible in order to maximize your chances.

Please Note: White House tours are not available on Sundays or Mondays and Capitol Tours are not available on Sundays.