SPB - Capitol Tours

The tour guides office is located in the Texas Capitol Room 1S.2.

Guided Tour Hours

Guided Tour Days	Tours Start	Last Tour Departs
Monday through Friday	9:30 a.m.	3:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday	12:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.

On Monday through Friday, guided tours of the Capitol are available periodically between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. with the last tour departing at 3:30 p.m.
On Saturday and Sunday, guided tours of the Capitol are available periodically between 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. with the last tour departing at 3:30 p.m.
Self-guided tours of the Capitol and Grounds are allowed daily. Visitors are welcome to pick up free self-guided Capitol and Grounds tour brochures at the Capitol north entry or Capitol Information and Guide Services Office in Capitol Room 1S.2.
Self-Guided Tour Hours
The Capitol is closed on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Hours & Contact Page

Specialty and Seasonal Tour

The Capitol Rest In Peace Halloween Tour is being offered
October 1st to 31st.
Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m.

Halloween Tour Banner

Guidelines for Visitors

Tours take visitors to key areas of the Capitol and offer information on the building, Texas history, and the legislature.

Capitol Tours are free.
Please be aware that historic buildings often have uneven floors, narrow staircases, and other hazards that may cause you to trip, slip, or fall. For information on accessibility and precautions please review the Accessibility Services Page.

Capitol Accessibility Services
All tours leave from inside the South Foyer outside the tour guides office in the Capitol.
Tours generally depart every 30 to 45 minutes and last for approximately 30 minutes.
Please call in advance to request a foreign language tour.
Photography is permitted. Visitors and building occupants may be walking through the area or you may be asked to move if you are blocking access.

Significant Spaces

Capitol History

Group Tours

Please call and make a reservation for groups larger than 10 people.
Call: 512.305.8402
Groups with more than 40 people will require multiple tour times.
To schedule tours for a school, youth group, camp or scout group, please visit the field trips page.
Field Trips

*Please call as soon as possible to secure your preferred date and time as tour times fill quickly.*

Capitol Gift Shop

Self-Guided Tour

Touring Days	Open	Close
Monday through Friday	7 a.m.	6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday	9 a.m.	6 p.m.

The Capitol is open for self-touring Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Brochures are available outside Capitol Room 1S.2.

Please note that building hours may be extended during the Legislative Session to accommodate related business.
The Capitol is closed on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Hours & Contact Page

Customer Survey

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Customer Surveys