Visit Washington D.C.

Fill out a tour request or find additional information about tours in Washington D.C. below:

Capitol Tour (30 minute tour)
9:00 – 4:00 Monday-Friday
The United States Capitol is the most widely recognized symbol of freedom in the world. Since 1800, the Capitol has housed both the Senate and the House of Representatives. It is where the laws of this country are written. It is also one of the most magnificent structures in the nation. The Capitol also serves as an art museum, displaying in paintings the early years of our country. You may set up a tour of less than 15 through my office. If you have a group that is larger than 15 a member of my staff will be happy to request a tour for you through the Capitol Guide Service.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing (MINT) (40 minute tour)
8:15 Monday-Friday
8:45 May-August
4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45 June-August
The Congressional tour of the MINT is designed for family members and constituents of Congressional Representatives and Senators. The MINT building was completed in March of 1914; this is the third home for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Please contact my office to set up your guided tour of the MINT.

Library of Congress
10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 Monday-Friday
10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30 Saturday
The Library of Congress is not only the world’s largest library but also the nation’s oldest federal cultural institution. Thomas Jefferson established the Library in 1800, at that time it was housed in the Capitol building. In 1897 the Jefferson Building opened, the building itself is a tribute to American culture. Please contact my office to set up your guided tour of the Library of Congress.

State Department (45 minute tour)
9:30, 10:30, 2:45 Monday-Friday
The State Department is used for official functions that are hosted by the Secretary of State. The rooms that are on the tour accommodate a premier collection of 18th Century American Furniture, paintings and decorative arts. This is fine arts tour. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed on the tour; date of birth and social security numbers are required for everyone on the tour. Please contact my office to set up your tour of the State Department.

Kennedy Center (1 hour tour)
9:30, 4:30 Monday-Friday
9:30 Saturday
“I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” John F. Kennedy
The Kennedy Center serves as a National Presidential Memorial, a National Performing Arts Center, and a National Performing Arts Education Resource. Established as a National Cultural Center in 1958, it was later designated as a memorial to President Kennedy following his assassination in 1963. The Kennedy Center presents over 3,000 performances of music, dance and theater a year. Please call my office to set up a tour of the Kennedy Center.

U.S. Supreme Court (45 minute tour, only when Court is NOT hearing arguments)
2:00 Monday-Friday
Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes stated that the Supreme Court is “distinctly American in concept and function”. The Supreme Court was housed in the Capitol building for 146 years until it was provided with its own building in 1929. The building was designed in a classical Corinthian style and illustrates American and legal themes. Please contact my office if you are interested in a tour of the Supreme Court.

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