FBI Headquarters Tours and Activities

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is headquartered in the J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building in downtown Washington DC. The bureau is tasked with protecting the United States from internal and external threats, drawing on both intelligence and law enforcement in its work. Tours require some red tape to arrange, but are worth it.
The Basics
Access to FBI Headquarters is strictly protected, but inside FBI Experience tours are available to US citizens and valid green card holders. You must arrange a visit through your congressional office and allow at least one month for confirmation. Many group and private sightseeing tours of Washington DC include a viewing of the building’s exterior with in-depth history and details about the FBI.
Things to Know Before You Go
- FBI Headquarters are ideal for those interested in law, government, and intelligence.
- You can schedule an FBI Experience tour up to five months, but no later than four weeks, in advance.
- The FBI runs a security check on all individuals who request a visit.
- Large bags, cameras, video equipment, strollers, food, and drink are prohibited.
- The building is accessible to wheelchair users.
How to Get There
The FBI HQ building is located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue in downtown Washington DC between 9th and 10th streets NW. The building is easily accessible by metro with nearby stops on the Blue, Orange, Red, Silver, Yellow and Green lines. Driving is not recommended, as parking is extremely limited.
When to Get There
FBI Headquarters visits are available between 9am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Washington DC can have extreme weather; check the forecast and dress accordingly.
FBI Experience Tours
The FBI Experience program, launched in 2017, is led by retired FBI agents. Visitors (who must be approved for a tour) can learn about the bureau’s history, work, and internal operations through interactive exhibits, multimedia content, and numerous artifacts. The free interactive tour has some kid-friendly exhibits, too.
Address: 935 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC 20535, USA
30 Tours and Activities to Experience FBI Headquarters
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Washington DC City Day Tour with Stops at Top Attractions
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Experience the history and culture of the nation’s capital on this comprehensive, half-day, small-group tour. Travel in a comfortable vehicle complete with phone chargers, umbrellas, and a flat-screen TV, and see Washington DC’s monuments, museums, and memorials with a guide. See the US Capitol building, the White House, the Mall and more. Avoid the hassles of driving, or navigating public transportation and leave the logistics to your guide.
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Half-Day Grand Tour of Washington DC
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Get a panoramic look at Washington DC on this sightseeing tour that provides a comprehensive introduction to the United States capital and its historical and cultural landmarks. Listen to live narration as you see dozens of attractions, such as Lincoln Memorial, the exterior of the White House, Washington Monument and the National Mall, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Smithsonian buildings.
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Washington DC After Dark Wonder Tour
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Explore the famous monuments and war memorials of Washington, DC by the light of night on this guided sightseeing tour. Hop aboard an air-conditioned minivan and enjoy an educational and entertaining narrated history of our nation’s capital. Travel around and through the plethora of famous memorials and monuments, with stunning views of an illuminated Washington Monument, the White House, and many other landmark locations. This is a truly unique look at the iconic monuments of Washington DC by night.
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Washington DC Night-Time City Tour with Stops at Top Attractions
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Washington DC’s monuments and landmarks light up after dark, perfect for dramatic views and memorable photos of the capital city. Explore the sights from the National Mall to the White House and key memorials as your guide provides informative narration about each site. Hop off at select sights to get an up-close look with your small-group and guide. This tour includes transport between locations.
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African-American History Tour with Reserved Museum Entry
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Immerse yourself in the history of African-American culture in the United States during this half-day history excursion in the Nation’s Capital. Follow the path of the first African-Americans at Jamestown through the Civil Rights movement, checking out key sites like the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, the vibrant U Street corridor, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the MLK Memorial, plus much more.
Due to COVID-19, all Smithsonian institutions are closed.
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Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour
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Experience the history and scale of Washington, DC’s monuments, museums, and memorials on a Segway tour with plenty of photo opportunities. Avoid long hours of walking between destinations, and see more the city with a guided tour. Headsets insure you can hear your guide’s insightful commentary as you whizz past prominent buildings and historic sights. This tour is ideal for visitors who want to get a good overview of the city, in order to know where to explore in more depth later.
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Sites by Segway In Washington DC
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Experience Washington DC like never before on this guided small-group Segway tour. Learn about the history of the nation’s capital, and one of the most popular destinations in the US, while gliding around the city. See iconic landmarks like the United States Capitol, National Mall, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and many more—a perfect overview of the city for first-time visitors or anyone wanting to see the sites. Guided Segway training plus bottled water and snacks are included. Dress in weather-appropriate clothes with flat, closed-toed shoes.
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War Memorials and Arlington National Cemetery Tour
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Visit Arlington National Cemetery and explore some of the most famous memorials around Washington, DC on this sightseeing tour. At Arlington National, witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns, then stop at famous landmark locations like the Marine Corps War Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial and more. Additionally, see the Lincoln Memorial, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and many more—even the White House, the United States Capitol and the National Mall.
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Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour of Washington DC: Monuments, Landmarks and Memorials
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Explore the most popular sites in Washington, DC on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Visit many of the top attractions in the nation’s capital — like the White House, Washington Monument, the National Mall, historic Georgetown, Arlington National Cemetery and more. Select a 1- or 2-day pass, for access to three separate routes and get to know the city in custom fashion, with live and recorded narration.
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Lincoln's Assassination: Explore Lincoln's final day on this audio walking tour
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Why did America’s most popular actor kill the president? And how did he do it?
On this self-guided GPS audio tour, we stroll from the White House to Ford’s Theatre and many points in between over 90 minutes examining many of the sites where John Wilkes Booth stalked President Abraham Lincoln before killing him at the end of the Civil War. A madman exacting revenge for his beloved South or maybe more. Moderator Rick Snider is a distant relative of John Wilkes Booth and co-conspirator Mary Surratt.
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Extended Monuments & Memorials Tour
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You can see all Washington DC Monuments and Memorials, the White House and the Capitol at your own pace, with no bus-filled crowding or walking — and no waiting. You'll be protected from the weather, including rain, snow and sun. Kid friendly and your dogs are most welcome! This is the best option for anyone with a mobility impairment.
Our most popular tour is the Monuments and Memorials tour. We have done this tour 100+ different ways, depending on our guest's wishes. This is a tour of the entire National Mall on tricycle and includes the Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, MLK Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean, Vietnam and WWII War Memorials, and the White House, as well as other memorials.
We also conduct night tours, which usually include all the amazing lit-up sights (our favorites at night are The White House, World War II, Lincoln, Jefferson, Roosevelt and the Capitol).
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Private Town Car DC Tour
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Private SUV DC Tour
Looking for Washington DC private tours? Explore DC with World’s Five Star Limo Service. This SUV Tour is for up to 7 people. We provide pick up and drop off at any desired place in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland. Distinguish customer service, modified limos and reliability shape our Tour Quality. Capture yourself in front of most of the historical buildings in the shortest possible time.
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Stretch Limo private DC Tours
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Looking for Washington DC private tours? Explore DC with World’s Five Star Limo Service. This Stretch Limo Tour is for up to 14 people. We provide pick up and drop off at any desired place in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland. Distinguish customer service, modified limos and reliability shape our Tour Quality. Capture yourself in front of most of the historical buildings in the shortest possible time.
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Private Hummer Limo DC Tours
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Private Mercedes Sprinter Van DC Tours
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Looking for Washington DC private tours? Explore DC with World’s Five Star Limo Service. This Mercedes Van Tour is for up to 14 people. We provide pick up and drop off at any desired place in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland. Distinguish customer service, modified limos and reliability shape our Tour Quality. Capture yourself in front of most of the historical buildings in the shortest possible time.
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Private Executive mini bus DC Tours
Looking for Washington DC private tours? Explore DC with World’s Five Star Limo Service. This Executive mini bus tours is for up to 32 people. We provide pick up and drop off at any desired place in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland. Distinguish customer service, modified limos and reliability shape our Tour Quality. Capture yourself in front of most of the historical buildings in the shortest possible time.
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Private Mercedes Sprinter Van DC Tour
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Private Tour of Pennsylvania Avenue's Politics and History
Washington DC has a reputation as a wheeler-dealer city where billion-dollar contracts, cosy media deals, death wishes, and political alliances are sealed in smokey bars, board rooms, and dinners hosted by power brokers in swanky Georgetown townhouses.
On your tour down memory lane of scandals past, discover the secrets, lies, and backstories behind DC’s congressmen, journalists, military men, and politics throughout history, from Capitol Hill, the Judicial Branch, and the FBI to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
On this tour, all the details will be spilled of the stories the occupants of the White House - both those from the recent past, including Nixon, Kennedy, Regan, Bush, Clinton, Obama, and Trump - and its nineteenth-century occupants. You will trawl the haunts associated with some of Washington’s greatest rumors, indiscretions, and media storms. Security details, news-hounds, senators, lawmakers, cable news stars, and White House officials.
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DC Penn Quarter and Chinatown Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour
With no in-person contact, our smartphone-guided tour brings the real facts and stories behind Washington DC to life with the quality of a personal private tour crafted by DC locals. We've taken the same stops and sights we share with our friends and families when they come to town, and created an interactive web-based tour. Read the stories behind the city, answer questions about what you've seen to reveal fun facts, and experience what makes Penn Quarter incredible! Purchase your tour and then navigate to our website to enter your access code and launch the tour. You can either start immediately or create an account and come back when you've reached the starting location and are ready to explore.
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Private Washington DC Day or Night Tour up to 11 Guests
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This Private Washington DC Tour can accommodate up to 11 and includes transportation from site to site, professional guide, and hotel pick up and drop off. During your tour, your guide share the history of the city and details for each of the sites that you choose to visit.
This tour starts off heading to the East Side of the National Mall for your first stop at the United States Capitol Building (15 - 20 min stop). Then you will take the Presidential Inauguration route down Pennsylvania Avenue to your next stop White House (5 - 10 min stop). Travel to the center of the National Mall and visit the World War II Memorial (15 - 25 min stop) and the Washington Monument (10 - 20 min stop). Head over to the Tidal Basin and see the Jefferson Memorial (20 min stop) and Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial (15 min stop). Travel to the West Side of the National Mall and visit Lincoln Memorial (20 min stop), Korean War Veterans Memorial (15 min stop), and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (15 min stop).
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White House and Pennsylvania Avenue Architecture Tour
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From presidential inaugurations to iconic protests and celebrations, Pennsylvania Avenue is at the heart of American political life. Explore ‘America’s Main Street’ with a local guide on a 90-minute, small-group walking tour of the Federal Triangle, and hear stories about Washington, DC intrigue, conflict, and culture.
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Washington DC Comedy Tour
Discover the shocking humor behind the history of our nation’s capital with
homegrown Washingtonian and expert tour guide, Nick McCall! Nick’s style
provides a remarkable blend of proficiency and boisterous humor that’ll have you laughing and learning at the same time!
Throughout the experience, you will visit world-famous attractions, such as the US Capitol, White House, and Lincoln Memorial—just to name a few—with many other historic sites to see along the way!
Due to some lewd and politically incorrect jokes, we’ve given this tour an “AF” rating for “Adult Fun,” and we strongly suggest you leave the kids behind and bring an open mind!
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Private Tour of Washington DC
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Crown Limo Service provide extensive tour of Washington DC at affordable rates.
Our professionally trained tour guides will take you to explore the beauty of DC. Experience the best tour service with exotic limos at lowest rates.
We are #1 Rated tour operator in Washington DC.
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