Tours and Tickets

“Our capital has amazing places filled with histories and insight. If you are visiting, let my office help you enjoy some of the special attractions Washington, D.C. has to offer!”

-Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez 

Our office is happy to assist the neighbors of IL-03 in obtaining tickets to DC attractions. Tickets for tours of Federal Buildings, including the White House and the U.S. Capitol, are free and provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please note that because tours fill quickly during peak seasons (April-July), it is recommended that requests be submitted in advance to maximize chances of obtaining passes.

An extensive list of tours available in Washington, D.C. is listed below. We kindly ask that you only request tickets for attractions that require a Congressional Liaison:

Require Congressional Assistance: 

U.S. Capitol Building: 

• Requests to tour the U.S. The Capitol should be made at least 3 months (13 weeks) in advance.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing: 

• Tours must be requested through a Congressional office and can only be booked 6 months in advance.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI):

• Requests to tour the FBI Headquarters should be made at least 3 months (13 weeks) in advance. 

• Tours Days and Times:
  • Monday through Friday, 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm – excluding federal holidays, and are designed to last 60 to 90 minutes.
• Important Reminders:
  • Once your email is received, Congresswoman Ramirez's office will reach out to you via email with the additional information needed by the FBI Tours Office. Please note that this information is required to submit to the FBI. Without doing so, the request CAN NOT be processed. 

White House

• PLEASE NOTE: Due to construction at the White House, tours are being offered at limited capacity.
• White House Public Tours: Updated Schedule & Request Guidelines
  • All tours are booked for December 2025. Beginning Tuesday, January 13, 2026, White House public tours will resume their regular schedule.
  • Requests should be made at least three months (13 weeks in advance)
• Tour Days & Times:
  • Public tours are typically available Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 am - 11:30 am ET, and Friday through Saturday, 7:30 am - 1:30 pm ET. For other questions about the tour experience, please visit https://www.whitehouse.gov/visit/faqs/
  • Tours are not offered on federal holidays and may be altered or canceled due to scheduling needs.
• Important Requirements:
  • Constituents approved for a tour must RSVP within 72 hours; failure to do so will result in a canceled reservation and the return of the tickets to the portal.
  • Additionally, in line with DHS guidance, visitors are unable to access the White House Complex without a valid form of government-issued ID: a REAL ID or a passport. Non-REAL IDs will no longer be accepted for any guests, including for official meetings, tours, and other events on the White House Complex. For more information about REAL ID, please see here.
• Please note that we cannot guarantee any tours in your requested time frame, as tours are quite limited. 

Visiting the House and Senate Galleries: 

How to get Gallery Passes: 

For House and Senate Gallery Passes, please visit our office during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm). The galleries are not included in the U.S. Capitol tour. Separate passes are required.

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When in session, the House Gallery opens 30 minutes prior to the Senate’s convening.

When out of session, the galleries open at 9:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. The last entry will be no later than 4:00 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to arrive before 4:00 p.m.

The House Gallery is closed on weekends and federal holidays (unless in session) and is subject to unplanned, temporary closures.

For House and Senate Gallery Passes, please visit our office during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm). The galleries are not included in the U.S. Capitol tour. Separate passes are required.

FOR INFORMATION ON WHEN THE HOUSE IS IN SESSION, CONTACT THE OFFICE OR VISIT  THE CONGRESSIONAL CALENDAR. 

Senate: When in session, the Senate Gallery opens 30 minutes prior to the Senate’s convening.

When out of session, the Senate gallery is typically open from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday. On recess days, visitors are welcome to stay until 4:30 p.m., at which time the gallery closes.

The Senate Gallery is closed on weekends and federal holidays (unless in session).

Visitor Galleries require supplemental security screening.

FOR INFORMATION ON WHEN THE SENATE IS IN SESSION, VISIT THE CONGRESSIONAL CALENDAR. 

Self-Serve Ticket Purchase:

• United States Capitol: free passes required
• Arlington National Cemetery: paid passes required
• Botanical Gardens: open for self-guided tours
• International Spy Museum: paid passes required
• John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: open for guided tours
• Library of Congress: free passes required
• Mount Vernon: paid passes required
• Museum of the Bible: paid passes required
• National Arboretum: open
• National Archives: free passes required
• National Cathedral: paid passes required
• National Zoo: free passes required
• Smithsonian Museums: some require timed passes
• Supreme Court: open for self-guided tours
• The Pentagon: require booking through their webpage
• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: free timed entry passes required

Questions, comments, or concerns? Please contact the D.C. Office of Congresswoman Delia Ramirez at (202) 225-5701.

Please submit one form for each tour requested. For example, if you are requesting both a White House tour and a Capitol tour, you must submit the form individually for each tour.