Tours and Tickets
All tickets are provided to constituents on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the large number of visitors, please request them as early as possible in order to maximize your chances.
Obtaining a White House tour can be very difficult. It is very important to follow the below guidelines for your application to be considered.
The following are policies determined by the White House for those requesting tours through Congressional Offices:
- Tours must be requested at least three weeks in advance.
- Tours are only available Tuesday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Beginning May 7, 2025, all tour guests must present a REAL ID or a valid passport to enter the White House Complex.
White House Holiday Tour Guidance: Public Tours will be available from Tuesday, December 1, 2026 to Saturday, December 19, 2026 (with some days blocked for official business and events). Tours will be limited to 6 ticketed guests per booking. All White House tours in December will feature the White House Christmas decorations – a special tradition each year!
Following the conclusion of Holiday Tours on December 19th, there will be no tours beginning on December 20, 2026 through January 11, 2027.