Tour Requests
If you are a Virginian and plan to visit Washington, D.C., my office would like to help you make the most of your stay. We can assist with tour requests for the U.S. Capitol, the White House, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Treasury Department. Tours fill up quickly and are allotted on a first-come, first-serve basis, so we recommend submitting your request as early as possible.
Please read through this page carefully for further instructions.
The United States Capitol is the heart of democracy and has welcomed millions of visitors from around the world. The Capitol building represents our nation’s rich history and traditions, but it is also a working office building where issues facing the nation are debated and addressed through legislation. In advance of your visit, we recommend visiting the Capitol Visitor Center website. It provides a wealth of knowledge about the Capitol building, as well as practical advice for your trip.
The Capitol Visitor Center is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tours begin every 10 minutes until 3:20 p.m. Reservations are recommended, but not required. Visit the schedule a tour page to select a day/time for a reservation. Visitors without reservations are encouraged to arrive at the Capitol Visitor Center as early in the day as possible, but no later than 2:30 p.m., to obtain passes.
Staff-Led Tours
Staff-led tours can be requested for Virginia residents by emailing warner_tours@warner.senate.gov with your group size, address, and at least three options for dates.
Visitor groups are limited to 15 participants. Please note, our office may not be able to accommodate all staff-led tour requests. Because tour availability is limited and is in high demand, we request that you submit your official request at least 6 weeks in advance.
Gallery Passes
Gallery passes may be used to watch the Senate debate and vote from the galleries above. Passes can be picked up from our office, 703 Hart Senate Office Building. Gallery passes may be picked up on the day of your arrival before you head over to the Capitol or any other day you prefer. Our office is open 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. The best way to get to our office is by entering through the public entrance on 120 Constitution Ave NE. If there are any international visitors in your group, they will need to pick up an international gallery pass in the Capitol Visitor’s Center located at one of the information desks when you enter the building.
Gallery Information: The galleries open 30 minutes prior to session and will remain open until adjournment each day. When the Senate is not in session, the Senate Galleries will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the exception of Federal holidays. You can view the Senate Session calendar here: https://www.senate.gov/legislative/2024_schedule.htm
Virtual Capitol Tour
Join one of the Capitol’s knowledgeable tour guides for a live, virtual tour of the Capitol. The tour includes the Crypt, Rotunda, National Statuary Hall, the Old Supreme Court Chamber, and the Old Senate Chamber. The tour will have live video and audio with time for questions and answers.
These online tours are available upon request by emailing CVCReservations@AOC.gov. Tours are 45-60 minutes, including time for questions and answers. Tour participation requires a device that plays sound and video. Participants will not be on camera and will submit questions via the chat feature.
Our office was recently made aware that due to upcoming planned construction of the White House grounds, the Administration has cancelled public tours beginning in September. At this time, it is unclear when public tours of the White House will resume. Please check back with the Senator’s website as we receive more information about tour availability from the White House.
If your group has already made travel arrangements to Washington, D.C. and would still like to tour another one of our nation’s historical sites, we would be happy to assist you in touring the United States Capitol which includes views of the Rotunda, the Crypt, and National Statuary Hall. The Capitol Visitor Center is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. and all tours are led by professional tour guides.
Other Tours
Tours for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the Treasury Department, and the FBI can be requested by emailing warner_tours@warner.senate.gov with your group size, address, and at least three options for dates.
