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White House

With the exception of George Washington, the White House, home to the first family, has been home to every US president and his family. Tours of the most famous building in DC are only available with passes from congressman or, for foreign visitors, from their respective embassies (passes must be requested months in advance). Very little of the building is on display but most enjoy the opportunity to enter the powerhouse of the USA. Information on the architecture, first families, social events and more can be obtained from the White House Visitor Information Center on the southeast corner of 15th and E Streets.

Address: 
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,
NW,
Washington DC,
United States
Telephone: 
(202) 456 7041.
Website: 
www.whitehouse.gov/history/tours
Opening times: 

Self-guided tours Tues-Thurs 0730-1100, Fri 0730-noon, Sat 0730-1300 (occasionally closed at short notice for official events).

Admission fees: 

No

Disabled access: 
Yes
Unesco: 
No

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