CONSTITUENT SERVICES: VISIT WASHINGTON, DC: TICKETS

Captiol Tours

If you are from South Dakota and are interested in taking a tour of the Capitol, please contact my Washington, DC office by calling 202-224-5842 or writing to: 136 Hart Senate Office Building | Washington, DC 20510

In your request, please include your name, address, daytime phone number, available dates for a tour and the number of tickets needed.

Public tours of the Capitol are also available through the Capitol Guide Service Monday through Saturday. Tickets are handed out at the Capitol starting at 9:00 am on the South side of the Capitol.

How do visitors obtain gallery passes?

My office is able to make touring arrangements at the places listed below. However, please note that tickets for tours are based on a "first come, first serve" basis and tend to max out in advance of the tour date. Be sure to submit your requests to my office 2-3 weeks in advance of your vacation.

Bureau of Printing and Engraving | Library of Congress | The White House* (groups only) | The National Cathedral

*Please note: If you are interested in arranging a White House tour, please let my office know at least 3 months before your desired date.

The White House makes tours available only for school and military groups of 10 or more people. The information required upon requesting a White House visit includes, the number of visitors, their full names and the current home addresses of each visitor, and due to increased White House security, Social Security numbers.

If you would like my office to further help you plan your trip to Washington, DC, please follow the links listed below to see what I can do for you.

Would you like to see the Senate or the House in Action?

Congressional tickets for the Senate and House of Representatives galleries in the U.S. Capitol are readily available through my Washington office. These tickets can be ordered in advance or can be picked up during a visit to the DC office.

Things to do in Washington, DC: Albert Einstein Memorial Statue | Arlington Cemetery | Corcoran Museum | Eastern Market-Capitol Hill | Foreign Embassies of D.C. | John F. Kennedy Center | Mt.Vernon-the Home of George Washington | National Arboretum | National Zoo

Getting Around DC: Washington, DC Metro | Map of Capitol Hill | Map of The Mall

Helpful Links: Washington Post Visitors Guide | Disability Guide | Washington Weather