The U. Secret Service reserves the right to prohibit any other personal items. Umbrellas, wallets, car keys, and cell phones including those with cameras are permitted. However, guests will not be allowed to use cell phones inside the White House. Please note that no storage facilities are available on or around the complex. Individuals who arrive with prohibited items will not be permitted to enter the White House.
On-street parking is not available near the White House, and use of public transportation is strongly encouraged. Restrooms or public telephones are not available at the White House. Visitors scheduled for tours who require the loan of a wheelchair should notify the officer at the Visitors Entrance upon arrival.
Unfortunately, reservations are not possible. They may be canceled due to poor weather. A ticket is required for all attendees including small children. Review the announcement for specific details.
While visitors are not allowed entry to the White House without requesting a tour through your congressional representative, you will still be able to see the White House from Pennsylvania Avenue NW at Lafayette Square and view the White House and the South Lawn from the Ellipse. Please note that a new fence is currently under construction at the White House, as the current 6-foot fence is being replaced by a stronger, wider fence that will be 13 feet. It is important to note that security at the White House is extremely high.
If your hotel is nearby, we suggest leaving your belongings in your room during the tour. If this is not possible, there are a few other options.
That person can take the self-guided tour once his or her group has finished the tour. You can also store your belongings at the baggage lockers at Union Station. These are located near Gate A. 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.
Requests can be submitted up to three months in advance. Want to see the holiday decorations? Submit your Christmas tour requests in the Fall. If you are interested in attending a public tour of the White House be sure to secure your reservation well in advance of your arrival to Washington, DC.
On this page, you'll find information you need to know to start planning your White House tour. Public tour requests must be submitted through your Member of Congress. These self-guided tours are generally available Friday and Saturday excluding federal holidays or unless otherwise noted.
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. Please note that White House tours may be subject to last minute cancellation.
If you wish to visit the White House and are a citizen of a foreign country, please contact your embassy in Washington, DC, for assistance in submitting your request.
Learn more about the White House Experience app and all its features! All guests 18 years of age or older are required to present a valid, government-issued photo identification detailed below.
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