Back when Carter was President, I was fortunate to get an insider look of the White House through a family member. He was a high ranking Admiral and worked with the Joint Chiefs at the time. He got me cleared and Photo ID'd and went to the WH with him in a Defense Department car. The experience was surreal as I got to see and enter many off-limits rooms including the Oval Office.

@TripHacksDC

4 жыл бұрын

Very cool.

We were lucky enough to get a tour for our group of 8, including 4 kids, in October. The secret service staff that we interacted with there were absolutely amazing, so great to our kiddos, and really engaging! Definitely a highlight of our DC trip!

@TripHacksDC

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

The WH tour is great. Even with the limitations of the East Wing, it’s still very cool to be inside the WH. The best part for me was looking out the huge windows onto the Wash. Monument and Jefferson Memorial. No bags or purses allowed. Very strict with this rule. Highly recommend this tour and worth all of the preplanning.

@TripHacksDC

4 жыл бұрын

The view to the south from inside is fantastic.

@thegreath.sapiensapien6907

4 жыл бұрын

This guy his a political puppet.

@allglorytomylordandgodjesu5807

3 жыл бұрын

Repent.

Been following your videos in preparation for our DC trip. Would not have been able to see or do nearly as much without all the great insider advice. We were there in mid December. No lines anywhere. Temp was about 50°, give or take. Yes, it rained off and on, but we didn’t care. The Christmas decorations were beautiful and amazing and everywhere! Stayed at the Willard, which is so close to the White House. Used Uber for most of our getting around (Mom is a young 80). Rode the Metro for fun. Cannot wait to return! This is the best resource for DC trip planning.

@TripHacksDC

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! The Willard is the most festive holiday hotel.

Michelle’s change that allows photography inside is AWESOME

@TripHacksDC

4 жыл бұрын

Lots of people were very happy with the change!

Thanks Rob this was great info. We were able to get reservations drove into town got a prepaid parking spot, arrived at the White House Visitor Center 1 hour early and was told our tour was CANCELD. The Resident had a change in schedule. looks like we'll need to try again.

@TripHacksDC

4 жыл бұрын

Ugh, HUGE bummer! But thank you for reminding everyone that WH reservations are not guaranteed. They can be cancelled at any time for any reason, even at the last minute.

So informative! Thanks so much! Visiting next week.

@TripHacksDC

8 ай бұрын

Have fun!

1985. I had just finished college (gymnasium) in Sweden and was going to enter the military after the summer. However, I had 3 months off and went on my first ever visit to the US. I had friends staying in DC (West Falls Church) on Orange line to Vienna, and I stayed with them for two weeks. I lined up with 100s of people outside the White House (by the iron fence, in front of the classic lawn) and then after security check, was frog marched through the building INCLUDING the oval office. ...well, at least to look in. I am sad you can no longer do that. We met one famous person during the tour. It was Casper Wineberger and he was surrounded by secret service people, but he was very nice ans wished us all a great stay in DC. ...and on another note: the Washington memorial (the obilisk) was FREE in 1985.

The white house tours are very worth it, I am lucky enough to also manage to get a West Wing tour as well, but that generally is not open to the public. If you can get a tour, take it. I have been in the Roosevelt room, because the receptionist let us into it. The Oval Office was the highlight of the West Wing tour

@ohangkana1809

2 жыл бұрын

How did you get west wing tour?

Looking at our tight schedule.. what if we may be 1/2 to 1.5 hours late for our scheduled appointment. Will we still be able to go into the Whitehouse?

Can you suggest a nearby location to drop off and store a backpack before doing a WH tour?

Hi I really liked your video

I'm a Canadian from BC would it be possible to get a tour threw a Washington state Rep because there my closet one?

So the white house tour is self guided so is it just rope barriers that guide you to what areas you are allowed to go?

I applied for a tour in the month of September and received the ticket very quickly. Video cameras are not allowed but phones are. I was able to bring in a disposable camera that had no flash feature. Next time, I will attempt to bring in my GoPro.

@TripHacksDC

4 жыл бұрын

Correct. Photos are allowed inside but video is not.

Thank you.

How do you get access to the west wing if its not included in the tour?

In the tour you get to see the famous presidential portraits (Washington, Lincoln, JFK, FDR etc.) and you can see some up close. I recommend requesting the earliest time possible. My tour started at 7:30 AM and the security check was fairly quick. The best part about the Whitehouse tour is that its self guided, so you can go back to a previous room in case you missed something (which there is a ton that you can miss), so remember to take your time.

@TripHacksDC

4 жыл бұрын

Good suggestions.

I'd love to do it

Hi. Do you guys offer a tour of the White House the week of Dec 26-29 2023 ?

What about if you’re a service member? Would it make it easier or quicker to get approved?

@TripHacksDC

4 жыл бұрын

Not that I am aware of.

Hello, I really want to visit the White House, already looked up how to contact my state congress member. I’m planning for next year but don’t know if they’re still doing tours. I’m really excited

@TripHacksDC

3 жыл бұрын

Have fun

Hi, how about as a US resident alien? Do I need to contact my embassy or I can go to the member of congress as well? Thanks!

Would love to have gone through this when I went to DC weeks ago... a shame they canceled everyone's reservations. Could have at least been told instead of being left in the dark.

I tried to request a tour through the Swedish Embassy, but it was a no go.

@TripHacksDC

4 жыл бұрын

Bummer. But at least you got to come on our tour!

@peterhedberg9528

4 жыл бұрын

@@TripHacksDC Probably a much much better tour. Thank you !

@TripHacksDC

4 жыл бұрын

I like to think so 😎

@sylviemac1971

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they don’t allow Canadians either 😢

Is it allowed to take pictures inside the White House or how did u took pictures?

@TripHacksDC

3 жыл бұрын

Pictures are allowed, yes.

I will be there this October, a week before the presidential election. Does anyone know if that could affect my chances of getting in?

@TripHacksDC

4 жыл бұрын

If the president is traveling a lot (likely given the election) it may reduce the number of people they allow in.

Thanks Dear Rob for describe nicely. Could you please assist me to get the permission to visit The White House. I'm from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Regards.

Apparently the general tour we are not allowed to go to the West Wing? Yet you said you could get them if you had a separate request? I have a date for May 7 at 11 AM so I suppose that does not include a West Wing tour?

@TripHacksDC

2 жыл бұрын

The West Wing is not included

@ohangkana1809

2 жыл бұрын

@@TripHacksDC how did you get west wing tour?

Is it possible if u are not US CItizen???

are they still taking reservations?

@TripHacksDC

2 жыл бұрын

Not currently.

By any chance we can meet the president while in the house?

@bostonelevatorsaviation

Жыл бұрын

You cannot. You only get to see the east wing. The presidents office is in the west wing. If you get lucky and you get to see the west wing, it is possible.

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Popcorn

I have not been in the White House 🏠

How did you get a tour?

@TripHacksDC

3 жыл бұрын

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White House down lied to me

Once your out, you can't go back in

@TripHacksDC

4 жыл бұрын

Yep 👍

@Drakeman2003

4 жыл бұрын

Trip Hacks DC why is that?

@TripHacksDC

4 жыл бұрын

A security measure, I'm sure.

Do you get to see the president?? I want to get a tour !!

@TripHacksDC

4 жыл бұрын

You do not get to see the president.

@somerepublicangirl4804

4 жыл бұрын

Aww man I wasn't going to be mean and bully him like haters do cuz I ain't no hater oh well?!😢😳😭😔😔☺

I was in the White House in July. Terribly overrated. More of a museum than an executive mansion.

@TripHacksDC

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the public only gets to really see the 'museum-y' parts.

@limphophatela1550

11 ай бұрын

How does the tour take in total ?

Did you seriously just tease the West Wing tour and NOT explain how it's possible???? Spill the beans! 😂

@TripHacksDC

Жыл бұрын

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