Are people typically allowed to tour the White House?
All White House tours are free. Please note tours are subject to last minute cancellations based on the official White House schedule. Self-guided tours run from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays unless otherwise noted.
Is a tour of the White House worth it?
Totally worth it! These are self-guided tours, which is kind of nice. Each guard knows a ton about each room and they are more than willing to offer up answers to anything you ask them.
What parts of the White House can you tour?
There are two main White House tours – tours of the East Wing, or the West Wing. The East Wing is by far the most common White House tour to undertake and allows you access to where the President lives. By contrast, the West Wing tour is where the business happens, and includes the famous Oval Office.
Who’s allowed in the White House?
All U.S. citizens ages 18 and older, and foreign nationals of all ages (including children), must present a valid, government-issued photo ID upon arrival for their tour.
Can I take pictures in the White House?
Permitted Items: Phones and compact still cameras with a lens no longer than 3 inches are allowed inside the White House. Photography is permitted but may not interfere with the enjoyment of other guests on the tour.
Can you take photos in the White House?
Can you bring a purse to the White House?
The ONLY items allowed on the White House tour are car keys, wallets, cell phones, and an umbrella. No bags, purses, combs, cameras, lip gloss, etc.”
What is the best time to tour the White House?
Another opportunity to visit the White House is to attend either its fall or spring garden tour. Check whitehouse.gov in early October and April. The announcement of the garden tours is usually made within a week or two of when they take place. Garden tours generally run for two consecutive days. Aug 27 2019
What are the visiting hours for the White House?
Tours of the White House are available from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays (excluding federal holidays or unless otherwise noted).
What time does the White House open for tours?
The White House is open for tours in the morning , Tuesday through Saturday, and is closed every Sunday and Monday. All White House tours are free. There are two ways to visit: The first, and most frequent way, is on a walk-through tour. These self-guided public tours are scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
Is there a virtual tour of the White House?
Virtual Reality Tour. Google Arts & Culture offers a virtual reality tour of the White House. It is available on the website as well as the Google Arts & Culture app for both iOS and Android devices. No matter how you view it, this one offers hours of interesting things to explore.