Can tourists visit the White House or the US Capitol Building?

All White House tours are free. Please note tours are subject to last minute cancellations based on the official White House schedule. Self-guided tours run from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays unless otherwise noted.

1. Can you just walk into the Capitol Building?
2. Can you visit the US Capitol without a tour?
3. Can tourists visit the White House?
4. Is the Capitol building open to public?
5. Is entering the Capitol illegal?
6. Is it against the law to enter the Capitol building?
7. Is the Capitol tour worth it?
8. What is the distance between the White House and the Capitol?
9. How long does a US Capitol tour take?
10. How much does a White House tour cost?
11. Are White House tours Cancelled?

Can you just walk into the Capitol Building?

The public entrance to the U.S. Capitol is through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. The U.S. Capitol is open to the public for tours Monday – Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. It is closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Inauguration Day.

Can you visit the US Capitol without a tour?

Do I have to take a tour of the historic Capitol to enter the Capitol Visitor Center? No, the Visitor Center is a public access building and you do not need a tour ticket to enter.

Can tourists visit the White House?

Public tours of the White House are available. Requests must be submitted through one's member of Congress. Tour hours will be extended when possible based on the official White House schedule. Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis.

Is the Capitol building open to public?

Hours - The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and on Inauguration Day. ... All visitors to the Capitol are required to go through security screening.

Is entering the Capitol illegal?

Federal law provides misdemeanor and felony penalties for trespassing acts occurring in Capitol buildings and on Capitol grounds. These acts range from unlawful entry to discharging weapons.

Is it against the law to enter the Capitol building?

Another federal statute makes it a crime to “knowingly enter[] or remain[] in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority to do so” including “with intent to impede or disrupt the orderly conduct of Government business or official functions.” That section also includes offenses in which one “obstructs ...

Is the Capitol tour worth it?

Definitely the highlight of the tour, and something that must be seen in person. Regardless of the rest of the tour, it was absolutely worth it to take the tour just to stand under that rotunda. The Architect of the United States Capitol website has some interesting history.

What is the distance between the White House and the Capitol?

Travelling by road, the Capitol Building is 2.3 miles from the White House.

How long does a US Capitol tour take?

All tours begin and end at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Inauguration Day). Tours typically take about 90 minutes and are fully accessible for people with disabilities.

How much does a White House tour cost?

Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Requests can be submitted up to three months in advance and no less than 21 days in advance. You are encouraged to submit your request as early as possible as a limited number of spaces are available. The White House tour is free of charge.

Are White House tours Cancelled?

This temporary action is being taken given evolving COVID-19 coronavirus concerns. At this time, it is unclear when the White House will resume normal tour operations. Therefore, all tours of the White House in the immediate future are canceled.