Self Guided Tours
Self-Guided tours are available during operating hours each day. The Capitol Visitors Brochure will help you get started.
For guided tours, the Capitol Tour Guides are located in the Capitol’s underground extension, just beyond the Bank Street entrance lobby and security screening area. Free one-hour guided tours Monday through Saturday are available beginning by 10:00 a.m. for walk-in visitors (or 9:00 a.m. for groups by appointment) and continue throughout the day, with the last tour offered at 4:00 p.m. On Sunday, guided tours are available beginning at 1:00 p.m., with the last tour offered at 4:00 p.m.
For more information on arranging guided tours or to verify daily tour schedules contact:
The Capitol Tour Office
Phone: 804-698-1788
Email: capitoltourguides@captourguides.virginia.gov
Mailing Address:
Guided Tours
c/o tour supervisor
P. O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Group Tours
To make group tour appointments for groups of 10 or more people. Please contact the Capitol Tour office at 804-698-1788, capitoltourguides@captourguides.virginia.gov, or Guided Tours, c/o tour supervisor Post Office Box 406, Richmond, Virginia 23218
Please Provide the Following Information When Arranging a Group Tour:
- Group name, tour coordinator, main telephone number, cell phone number, fax or e-mail.
- Preferred date and time of visit (have alternate dates available if possible).
- Total number in group, including chaperons. (Note: appointments for groups larger than 90 people are subject to availability of guides.)
- Age/grade level of students.
Chamber Presentations
This unique, one hour program invites students and groups into the Senate or House Chambers to sit at a legislator’s desk. After an explanation and discussion of the legislative process, participants are led in a mock session to debate and vote on a bill. Chamber Presentations last approximately one hour and are free.
*Chamber Presentations are not available during the legislative session, which runs from the second Wednesday in January through approximately mid-March. Special legislative sessions also determine availability.
For information and reservations, contact either:
Senate Chamber
Senate Legislative Information and Constituent Services (LINCS)
804.698.7410
888.892.6948 (toll free)
information@senate.virginia.gov
Senate Chamber presentations are designed for students in grades 4 through 12 who are studying history, government or civics. These presentations are also ideal for adult civic groups and professional organizations. A full presentation requires a minimum of 20 participants. We have 40 Senator seats, and two additional seats for someone to serve as Presiding Officer and Clerk.
House Chamber
House Information & Communications Services (ICS)
804.698.1520
HICS@house.virginia.gov