Is it worth visiting the White House?

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.

Can a normal person visit 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.

What does White House tour include?

Once you enter, you will see a corridor of pictures of past presidents. You will also see some photos of first families and first pets. After that, you will be able to peek into some of the ground floor rooms like the Library, the China Room, the Map room and Vermeil Room.

Is there a dress code for White House tours?

There is no dress code to tour the White House, but due to the importance of the building, you should want to dress neatly.

How long is White House tour?

about 45 minutes
Tours of the White House are self-guided, and typically last about 45 minutes in duration. The White House strongly encourages the use of public transportation, as street parking is not available near the White House.

How long does a White House tour last?

Can you visit the White House during Covid?

Public tours of the White House remain temporarily suspended until further notice. For the most up-to-date information about touring and visiting the White House, call the 24-hour Visitors Office Information Line at 202-456-7041.

When did they stop White House tours?

Tours were suspended in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks due to terrorism concerns. In September 2003 they were resumed on a limited basis for groups making prior arrangements through their congressional representatives and submitting to background checks.

How do I get into the White House?

You need to be a citizen of the United States of America and should be at least 18 years old.

You need to be a current college student or a postgraduate who has just graduated in the previous semester.

You have to write an essay on what President Obama or the First Lady has done and you think you could improve.

You need to have good recommendations.

When can I visit 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.

Where to Park when visiting the White House?

Visit the White House grounds. The grounds of the White House, also called President’s Park, extend from Lafayette Park at H Street, NW in the north to The Ellipse at Constitution Ave, NW in the south and between 15th and 17th Streets, NW. You can’t visit the grounds inside the White House fence.

How many visitors does the White House get daily?

The White House receives approximately 6,000 visitors a day. With five full-time chefs, the White House kitchen is able to serve dinner to as many as 140 guests and hors d’oeuvres to more than 1,000. The White House requires 570 gallons of paint to cover its outside surface.