Department Of State

Spirit of '76

Average Rating

100

We booked this tour through our Representatives office. Our docent, Chantal, was very gracious and knowledgeable explaining in intricate detail about the furniture, artwork and decor in each room. Younger kids may be bored with looking at furniture or art, but I felt a deep...

Posted on March 26, 2019. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Amazing Experience

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100

We were granted a tour due to having a friend who works in security and it was truly wonderful to see the history, and where State functions occur. If you can get a tour, definitely do!

Posted on February 17, 2019. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Great tour

Average Rating

100

This tour needs to be booked on their website well in advance, but it is definitely worth the trouble! The rooms are beautiful and full of history, and I highly recommend it!

Posted on December 09, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Department of State Diplomatic Reception Rooms

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100

Not too many folks know about the Diplomatic Reception Rooms at the Department of State. The rooms are used for entertaining and are filled with 18th and 19th century furniture and paintings. All the rooms are beautiful in their own way and have features to...

Posted on November 16, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Great intimate tour

Average Rating

80

I registered for the US Department of State Diplomatic Reception Rooms tour twice, as the first confirmed tour was cancelled the day before my flight departure due to “events planned after your request was made or other security requirements within the building”. As such, I...

Posted on October 26, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

The U.S. Department of State is the federal agency responsible for U.S. foreign affairs. The Department of State helps to shape a free, secure and more prosperous world through formulating, representing and implementing the President's foreign policy through its numerous bureaus and offices. The Department also supports the foreign affairs activities of other U.S. Government entities including...

Posted on June 25, 2015. Brought to you by mapquest.

The foreign policy of the United States is developed in the rooms of the Department of State building. Of particular interest are the Diplomatic Reception Rooms on the top floor, which are used to entertain heads of state and foreign diplomats. The furnishings include the desk on which the Treaty of Paris was signed and a Paul Revere bowl. It is best to register for a tour in advance....

Posted on April 10, 2007. Brought to you by wcities.