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 Self-guided?
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. For complete details on White House tours, visit the White House tours and events page or call the White House Visitors Office 24-hour information line at (202) 456-7041.
Is the White House tour worth it?
Totally worth it! These are self-guided tours, which is kind of nice. Each guard knows a ton about each room and they are more than willing to offer up answers to anything you ask them.
Does the White House tour resume?
After closing to the public in March because of the coronavirus pandemic, the White House will reopen to limited tours on Sept. Requests to join a tour are accepted between three months and 21 days before the tour date, according to the White House’s website.
Is the Oval Office on the second floor?
Location of the Yellow Oval Room on the second floor of the White House.
Can you take photos in the White House?
Permitted Items: Phones and compact still cameras with a lens no longer than 3 inches are allowed inside the White House. Photography is permitted but may not interfere with the enjoyment of other guests on the tour.
How do you get a tour of the White House?
To visit the White House, it’s important to know that you must reserve your tickets in advance, MONTHS in advance. You can submit a request for White House tours up to 6 months in advance and must do so no later than 3 weeks. Requests must go through one’s Member of Congress (find your Member here).
What time does the White House open for tours?
The White House is open for tours in the morning , Tuesday through Saturday, and is closed every Sunday and Monday. All White House tours are free. There are two ways to visit: The first, and most frequent way, is on a walk-through tour. These self-guided public tours are scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
Are there tours of the White House?
There are two main White House tours – tours of the East Wing, or the West Wing . The East Wing is by far the most common White House tour to undertake, and allows you access to where the President lives. By contrast, the West Wing tour is where the business happens, and includes the famous Oval Office .
What are White House Tour hours?
Tours of the White House are available from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays (excluding federal holidays or unless otherwise noted).
