White House Tours     Members of the public can visit the White House now. Requests   must be made through one's Member of Congress  . These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 am to 11:00 am Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 12:00 pm Fridays, and 7:30 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays (except for holidays). Requests can be made up to six months in advance and no less than 21 days in advance. All White House tours are free.     If you wish to visit the White House and are a citizen from a foreign country, please contact your embassy   for help in making a tour request.     All visitors 18 years of age or older will be required to present a valid   photo ID. All foreign visitors must present their passport. All other forms of foreign identification will not be accepted.     All visitors should call the 24-hour Visitors Office information line at 202-456-7041 to determine if any last minute changes have been made in the tour schedule  .     Forbidden Items: l    Cameras or video recorders l    Handbags, book bags, backpacks or purses l    Food, drinks, or cigarettes l    Any pointed objects l    Guns, or knives of any size     The U.S. Secret Service has the right to forbid any other personal items. Umbrellas, car keys, and cell phones (including those with cameras) are permitted. However, guests will not be allowed to use cell phones inside the White House.     Please note that there is no place to store forbidden items for visitors. Those who arrive with forbidden items will not be allowed to enter the White House.     Restrooms / Public telephones     The nearest restrooms and public telephones to the White House are in the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion (the park area south of the White House). Restrooms and public telephones are not available at the White House.     The Disabled     Please contact your Member of Congress if you cannot hear or see clearly and need help during your White House tour. Guide animals are permitted in the White House. When can people visit the White House?
At 9:30 am on Monday. At 10:00 am on Wednesday. At 1:00 pm on Friday. At 11:00 am on Sunday.