Need help planning your trip to Virginia's Capitol?
If you are planning a trip to Richmond, Virginia's Capitol City, Tommy can help schedule historical tours of Virginia's most famous establishments. Our office can handle scheduling tours of the Capitol building designed by Thomas Jefferson, Virginia's Supreme Court Building or the Governor's Mansion.
Fill out the form below with as much information as possible. Be sure to include your full name and contact information, the desired date and time of your tour and which tour(s) you'd like to participate in.
Getting there
Virginia's Capitol is located in Downtown Richmond, VA at the top of the hill on Capitol Square. The Capitol's address for GPS is 900 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23219.
Parking
Parking in Downtown Richmond can be difficult to find, especially if the General Assembly is in the midst of it's legislative session. Below is a map of the closest parking lots and garages that are available to the public. The cost of each lot or garage varies, but most have a cost under $25 for the entire day. There is street parking available, but it is limited to 2 hours and at a cost of $1.25 per hour.
Security
Recently, some public buildings on Capitol Square have become subject to additional restrictions on who has access and when.
To enter the Capitol Building and the Pocahontas (General Assembly) Building, members of the public must pass through metal detectors. The screening line can be long at certain times. If you have an appointment, scheduled tour, or plan to attend a hearing, it may be best to arrive extra early to provide enough time getting through security.
Beginning January 2020, firearms are prohibited in the Capitol and Pocahontas Buildings. This ban includes individuals with concealed carry permits. This prohibition does not apply to the grounds of Capitol Square, only the inside either building.