Washington DC Tours and Tickets
If you are a resident of the 48th Congressional District of California and are planning a trip to Washington, D.C., Congressman Issa's office is here to assist.
U.S. Capitol Building
Free, public tours are offered between 8:30am - 3:20pm ET, Monday through Saturday. Holidays and special events excluded.
Reservations are highly recommended. Constituents of the 48th Congressional District may request a reservation using the form below. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be extremely limited during peak visitor times.
Groups should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their reservation time. Please be aware that the tour will take approximately 90 minutes and will require about .5 miles or more of walking and stairs. Handicap accessibility is also available.
You may view a Map of Capitol Hill, here.
To take a virtual tour, please visit: visitthecapitol.gov
The White House
The White House is currently accepting tour reservations for 2025.
Public tour tickets are available via reservation only. Tours are offered from 7:30am-12:00pm ET on limited days, excluding holidays and special events as determined by the White House.
Constituents of the 48th Congressional District may request a tour using the form below. The tour schedule and tickets offered are extremely limited and at the sole discretion of the White House. Please request at least 60-90 days before your travel dates.
The White House is a self-guided tour and guests should allocate approximately 90 minutes.
Please note, advance security information and government ID is required for all visitors.
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress, Jefferson Building is located on Capitol Hill on First Street and Independence Avenue, SE.
Free, public tour tickets are available via reservation. Entry tour passes are available 10:00am - 4:30pm ET Tuesday through Saturday, except holidays. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be extremely limited during peak visitor times.
Constituents of the 48th Congressional District may request a tour using the form below. Or, constituents may self book at: Visiting the Library | Library of Congress (loc.gov)
Guests should allocate approximately 90 minutes for this self-guided tour.
The FBI Experience
The FBI Experience is a self-guided tour of the FBI headquarters in Washington DC.
Operating hours are 9:00am -4:00pm ET, Monday through Friday, holidays excluded. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be extremely limited during peak visitor times.
Constituents of the 48th Congressional District may request a tour using the form below. Reservations are extremely limited and must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the desired visit date.
Please note, advance security information and government ID is required for all visitors.
OTHER DC VISITOR INFORMATION
Supreme Court of the United States
The Supreme Court is located on Capitol Hill on First and East Capitol Streets, NE. The Visitor Entrance is at the Northwest doors via First St NE.
No reservations are required. The Supreme Court exhibitions are currently open to walk in visitors on a self-guided basis.
Visitors are welcome 9:00am - 4:30pm ET, Monday through Friday, holidays excluded. The business of the Court may from time to time affect public access to the building.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
The Bureau Tour and Visitor Center Entrance is located at 14th and C Streets, SW, Washington, D.C. 20228.
Tours run Monday through Friday, between 9 am and 2 pm ET. The last tour starts at 2 p.m. Extended Spring and Summer tour hours run March 24 through August 29, 2025. The last tour starts at 4 pm
Constituents may self-book a tour at: BEP Tours. A limited number of same-day tickets for tour times throughout the day will be available at the entrance beginning at 9 am, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Smithsonian Museums and Zoo
The Smithsonian offers more than a dozen Washington DC area museums and galleries. Explore your options: Virtual Visitor Center | Smithsonian Institution
United States National Mall
The National Mall in Washington D.C. is an open, national park available to the public. The Mall extends from the West steps of the Capitol Building and across the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial.
A full map of the National Mall can be found here.
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Transit System
The Washington D.C. Metropolitan Transit System (Metro) features bus and rail operating lines.
For navigation, stop information, and directions regarding the Metro, please visit: https://www.wmata.com/schedules/maps/.
For costs and fares associated with the Metro, please visit: https://www.wmata.com/fares/index.cfm.