White House Tours

[beautiful22]

Family is taking a vacation to the DC/Baltimore area the week of the 4th of July. My sister in law is currently stationed at the White House and we are trying to arrange a tour (or tours) while we are there. The options are the East Wing, West Wing, or both (either same day or separate days). We have 3 kids - 11(m), 9(m), and 5(f). Has anybody else done White House tours and can provide any insight on how things went with kids in tow? My in-laws live near Baltimore and can watch the kids for us if we want to take one of the tours sans kiddos.

 

[dallasdude101]

@beautiful22 Bring the kids, they may never get that opportunity again.

 

[beautiful22]

@dallasdude101 The kids are definitely coming but apparently it can be a LOT for them to do both tours. Guided tours run around 3 hours for each wing (according to the ol’ reliable google search) and we’re worried trying to do both wings may be too much for them.

 

[tmt1982]

@beautiful22 Its been a while since I've done one, but it was like 45 minutes to an hour for the tour, not anywhere close to 3 hours.

 

[eveyeve3362]

@beautiful22 Bring the kids. The tour isn’t exactly long, especially if you’re getting shown around by an employee. I did a tour last year and ran straight into Tim Cook outside the Oval Office.

 

[robdoyle]

@beautiful22 I did a tour of The Houses of Parliament in London and lunch with a Lord when I was around 11. It was a fantastic experience! Bring the kids!

 

[parkerscott]

@beautiful22 I suggest asking in r/washingtondc , r/maryland , or r/Virginia for the best answers.

Bring the 5 year old at least.

 

[scasey]

@beautiful22 Can you post how it goes? I’m debating if I should bring my 5 year old or leave him home when we go end of July.