Capitol Tours :
Your safety is important to us. We ask that you comply with the following guidelines.
Tours fill quickly. We recommend scheduling in advance. Walk-ins are welcome according to availability.
Arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour time and check in with the guide at the information desk.
Tours take approximately 30-40 minutes.
Our tours are limited to 40 guests total per tour. Book your tour online at www.pacapitol.com. You may now book one year in advance.
As a reminder self- guided tours are not permitted weekends and holidays.
Sincerely, the Capitol Tour Guides.
Getting to the Capitol
From Interstate 81
- Cameron Street Exit
- Follow Cameron Street
- Right onto Herr Street
- Left onto Seventh Street
- Bear right onto Forster Street to first light
- Left onto Commonwealth Avenue to fountain on right.
OR
- Front Street south
- Left onto Forster Street
- Right onto Commonwealth Avenue to fountain on right.
From Interstate 83
- Second Street Exit
- Follow Second Street
- Right onto Forster Street
- Right onto Commonwealth Avenue to fountain on right.
Interstate 76 - The Turnpike
Exit 247. Follow signs for Harrisburg and directions FROM Interstate 83 above.
Exit 226. Follow signs for Harrisburg and Interstate 81 North, then follow directions FROM Interstate 81 on this page.
Where to Park
Bus parking arrangements can be made by calling the State Bureau of Farm Show, (717) 787-5373; or, Harrisburg Parking Authority for City Island, (717) 255-3099. Automobile parking opportunities are conveniently located within a two block radius of the State Capitol.
For up-to-date opportunities on where to park in downtown Harrisburg, visit the following website for the Harrisburg Parking Authority: parkharrisburg.com.
By downloading the Pango APP you could receive a few free hours of parking on Saturdays with the code LUVHBG.
This information courtesy of Capitol Visitor Services. For information on tours of Pennsylvania's State Capitol, call 1-800-TOUR N PA.