How to Get White House Tour Tickets

The White House receives millions of visitors each year. During peak times from the third Tuesday in March to until the Saturday before Labor Day, you must have a ticket. You can get attempt to get tickets at the gate which may leave you out in the cold or get the hookup from your Congressman.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Date of Trip
• Congressman's Phone Number
• State ID
• White House Info Number

Prepare Ahead for Visit

1. Determine the Date to Visit: Tours are closed on Sundays, Mondays, Federal Holidays and in case of White House special events. If there is a group of ten or more then you should start planning six months in advance. At the minimum, one month. Tour hours are between 7:30-12:30.

2. Contact your Congressman (202.225-3121 is the main congressional number) and ask for tickets to tour the White House. If he has another day, you should be flexible if at all possible. Tell him what date you are looking at, give your ID information, as required.

3. Check your tickets when they arrive for duplicates. You will not get in if there are duplicates.

4. Check the White House Tour Line (202.456.7041) often to make sure you do not have to reschedule your tour. If you hear that any foreign leader is coming to the White House on the date of your tour, you can be assured that you will have to reschedule.

5. Arrive early on the day of your tour in case there are any problems.

Tips & Warnings

• Take Your ID
• You must have your ticket with you.
• You may also want to ask your Congressmen for tickets to the Capitol Building as well.
• Do not bring anything to the White House other than your ID and tickets. This includes wallets and purses.
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Resources

• White House