The White House tours and tickets

The White House questions, answered

What is the best tour of The White House?

Washington DC & Philadelphia 1-Day Guided Tour from NYC is the highest ranked option, scoring 89 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 2,269 traveler reviews, from $107 per person. We rank 200 experiences at The White House in Washington DC, and Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience and Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour are the closest alternatives.

How much do The White House tickets and tours cost?

$3 is the lowest entry price we track, on Discover Washington: A Self-Guided Tour. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions cost more, and prices move with the date and time slot you pick. Final pricing is confirmed on the booking screen before payment.

How long should I spend at The White House?

The experiences we rank run about 13.4 hours on average, from short timed-entry visits to half-day guided tours that pair The White House with other Washington DC highlights. Allow extra time for security lines at peak hours.

Is The White House worth visiting?

The White House holds a 4.6 out of 5 traveler rating from 69,712 reviews. Across the 200 bookable experiences we rank here, the top score is 89 out of 100, which reflects sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, price fairness and cancellation flexibility rather than marketing copy.

Can I cancel a The White House booking?

184 of the 200 experiences we rank here offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The cancellation window is shown on each experience page before you book.

Where is The White House?

The White House is in Washington DC, United States at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC, 20500. Meeting points for guided experiences are on the voucher after booking, and most sit within easy reach of public transport.

What else is there to do near The White House?

Washington is the rare city where the headline attractions cost nothing and the scarce resource is access. Timed entry to the Smithsonian museums, Capitol and White House tours, and the night monument runs by bike or bus are what fill up. Our ranking rewards operators who secure the passes themselves rather than telling you to sort it out at the door. Outty ranks every Washington DC experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, grouped into most popular, top rated, family friendly, food and drink, culture and nightlife, so you can build the rest of the day around your The White House slot.