Washington, D.C. has many free and public attractions. Plan ahead to make the most of your visit! My office is happy to assist constituents in booking tours for a few federal sites in and around Washington, D.C. Visit this page to request help booking your tour: https://lawler.house.gov/forms/tourrequest/.
Tours Booked by Our Office
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Federal sites we can assist in booking tours include the White House, U.S. Capitol, the Pentagon, FBI Headquarters, U.S. Treasury, and U.S. State Department.
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Tickets are free and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
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If we cannot secure a congressional tour for you, many sites offer public tours directly. See the House Visitor’s Guide for more details.
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Admittance is determined by the individual site or agency, not by our office.
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Unless otherwise noted, tours are generally available Monday–Friday.
Know Before You Go:
The White House
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Please note: All White House tours have been cancelled until further notice due to ongoing renovations.
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Request at least 3 weeks in advance.
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REAL ID or passport required starting May 7, 2025.
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Hours: Tues–Thurs 7:30 AM–11:30 AM; Fri–Sat 7:30 AM–1:30 PM.
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Extremely limited — request early!
FBI Headquarters
To request, you will have to provide:
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First, Middle, and Last Name
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Date of Birth
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Country of Birth
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Citizenship
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Social Security Number (ages 16+) Prefer not to submit SSN online? Call (202) 225-2464.
To submit your tour request, visit this page.
Additional Tours You Can Book
For these sites, you can book directly:
More to Explore…
Capitol Hill
National Mall and Memorial Parks
Smithsonian
More Museums
Historic Homes
Theaters
Major League Sports
Other Points of Interest
Getting Around
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Public Transportation
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Maps
