TOUR SCHEDULING INFORMATION

Guided tours of the Georgia State Capitol are available Monday through Friday (see times below).Tours begin at the Capitol tour desk (located at the Washington Street entrance) and consist of a brief overview of Capitol history and the lawmaking process, a visit to the public gallery of the House of Representatives or Senate, and conclude with a self-guided visit of the Georgia Capitol Museum. Visitors are also encouraged to visit the “Hall of Valor,” which houses Georgia’s priceless collection of historic flags.  

Tour group sizes are limited to 40 visitors from April 1st through August 31st. Tours during these months last approximately 30 minutes.

From January 1st through March 31st, when the Georgia General Assembly is in Session, groups are limited to 80 visitors. Because of the noise levels and congestion in the Capitol during Session, groups will receive a 20-25 minute orientation in place of the 30-40 minute tour.
Instructions will be given to groups who wish to view the House and Senate Chambers during their visit. Viewing the House and Senate can be arranged with the doorkeepers of each gallery during the visit.

The Capitol Museum is open to visitors throughout the year. We recommend adding 30 minutes to your visit for viewing the Museum.

Groups that exceed the maximum numbers per tour will be scheduled for more than one tour. Please indicate the total number (e.g. 120) of people in your group, including students and adults, and we will attempt to match your scheduling request(s) as closely as possible. You may schedule a tour online, by calling (404) 463-4536 or emailing sostour@sos.state.ga.us . Please use only ONE of these options to reserve a tour. Individuals and parties of fewer than 10 people are handled on a walk-in basis, and do not need to contact us to schedule a tour.

Please allow 48 hours for your online tour request to be processed. You will be contacted via e-mail or phone with information about the time and date of your tour. If you have not been contacted after 48 hours, please call us at 404-463-4536.

All groups must arrive at the Capitol Security Desk, located at the Washington Street entrance of the Capitol, at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time. Visitors must clear security and all adults must show a photo ID before entering the Capitol. Please call 404-463-4536 if your group will not arrive on time. Groups who arrive late may lose their time slot depending on the schedule for the day.

For additional information on planning a visit to the Capitol please see our

2009-2010 Program Guide

JANUARY 1ST THROUGH MARCH 31ST ORIENTATION TIMES

CAPITOL ORIENTATION GROUP TOURS (10-80 visitors)

Must be scheduled in advance

Monday – Friday

CAPITOL ORIENTATION WALK-IN TOURS (1-9 visitors)

Do not have to be scheduled in advance. Visitors can join group tours.

APRIL 1ST THROUGH AUGUST 31 TOUR TIMES

GROUP TOURS (10-40 visitors)

Must be scheduled in advance.

Monday – Friday

WALK-IN TOURS (1-9 visitors)

Do not have to be scheduled in advance.

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