Tours

Explore the buildings and grounds of the historic Capitol Campus with customized tours.

A wide shot of the Legislative Building on a sunny day, with flag poles in front of it and large green trees surrounding it.

Legislative Building Tours

Discover the history and beauty of the Capitol with a tour led by one of our talented volunteers.

  • Guided
  • 50 minutes
  • Daily
  • First come without a group reservation
  • Group tours of 10+ available by reservation
Governor's Mansion in the fall, a red-brick Georgian period building.

Governor's Mansion Tours

Explore the residence of the state's governor, the oldest building on Capitol Campus.

  • Guided
  • 30 minutes
  • September–December and special events
  • Reservation required
  • Max group size of 30
A tour guide smiling at a group of children sitting on marble steps inside the Legislative Building.

School Field Trips (Civic Education)

Bring your student group to tour the Legislative Building with a special focus on Washington State civics.

  • Guided
  • 3 hours
  • Monday–Friday
  • Reservation required
  • Virtual option available
A close-up of a stone surface inscribed with "The Forgotten War" in front of a bronze statue depicting three soldiers sitting by a campfire, with the flags of various countries behind them.

Memorial Tours

Get a close-up view and hear the stories behind memorial sculptures located on campus grounds.

  • Guided
  • 60 minutes
  • Monday–Friday
  • Reservation required
Cherry trees in bloom in front of a large fir tree.

Botanical Tours

Join us for a tour through the trees and gardens – rain or shine!

  • Guided
  • 60-75 minutes
  • Monday–Friday
  • Reservation required
A man and a woman standing on both sides of the Medal of Honor Memorial, reading its inscriptions, with the Tivoli Fountain and green trees in the background.

Self-Guided & Virtual Tours

Move at your own pace through the Legislative Building or campus grounds.

  • Visit the front desk for brochure; several languages offered
  • Please note: certain areas are restricted and only accessible with the guided tour