While the standard public tour is interesting for architectural and historical reasons, nothing can beat the excitement of the West Wing Tour. These coveted tours are led by knowledgeable members of the White House staff and Secret Service. They take you into the working areas of the White House and allow you to witness our democracy in action. From the West Wing Tour booklet: "In , President Theodore Roosevelt relocated his office from the second floor of the residence to this newly constructed building.
The West Wing has expanded and undergone several renovations since then, but it has remained the official workplace of the President. You may be wondering just who gets to go on a West Wing tour. This information was first made available by the Obama Administration via the publication of the official White House Visitors Records. This practice was discontinued under the Trump Administration, but has been reestablished under the Biden White House. White House tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis and they must be requested a minimum of 21 days in advance of your visit.
Jump to navigation. Anyone visiting DC can experience the history and art of the White House in person after submitting a tour request through one's Member of Congress. Public tour requests must be submitted through one's Member of Congress. These self-guided tours are available from a. Tuesday through Thursday, a. Fridays and Saturdays excluding federal holidays or unless otherwise noted. Tour hours will be extended when possible based on the official White House schedule.
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. For complete details on White House tours, visit the White House tours and events page or call the White House Visitors Office hour information line at If there is a tour slot available during your visit to DC, you will be given a specific date and time to arrive and be instructed on where to check in.
All guests over 18 years old will be required to present a valid, government-issued photo ID upon check-in. Foreign nationals must present their passport. Please bring as little as possible avoid backpacks, food, large handbags, bottled water, etc. Note that smartphones and compact cameras with a lens no longer than 3 inches are permitted on the public tour route, but video recording devices and flash photography are not allowed inside the White House.
Visitors will go through security prior to entering the White House. There are no restrooms available at the White House. The closest restroom is located at the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion nearby. Secret Service members are stationed in each room and are available to answer questions about the history and architecture of each room.
You can also visit the White House Visitor Center before or after your tour. Required Security Information: All visitors requesting White House tours must undergo a background check for security reasons. You will need the following information for each participant:.
How to submit White House security information: Once you have submitted your Tour Request form to our office, we will replay acknowledging the request. Once you receive this email, you will have 7 days to complete this form with the security information listed above for every member of your party. Note that filling out this information is not a confirmation of your tour but instead a confirmation that your tour has been successfully requested.
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