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    The Pentagon: Tours & Tickets

    1,192 Reviews
    #73 of 462 things to do in Washington DC
    Sights & Landmarks, Government Buildings
    Closed Now: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    1400 Defense Pentagon, Washington DC, DC 20301-1400
    Open today: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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    The headquarters of the United States Department of Defense are housed in the massive Pentagon, whose five wedge-shaped sections represent the five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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    1400 Defense Pentagon, Washington DC, DC 20301-1400
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    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Fascinating tour, difficult to get clearance to enter building complex

    I visited the Pentagon with a tour arranged for the 37th Armored Regiment reunion in DC. We had to provide security information before, wait in a long line at security, and provide security documents on site. After an hour of waiting in lines, we had...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank DMGAmes_Iowa
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Even if no entry to building, go see the 9/11 memorial

    We applied 3 months before arriving in Washington DC and did get places on the tour inside the Pentagon. The two officers who took us around were very correct and knowledgeable, as you would expect. The tour is a non-stop walking tour and there are...More

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank Paulette P
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Would have loved to tour

    Before visiting the area, I had researched the likelihood of getting on a tour. ASI am not a US citizen it looked really difficult, verging on impossible. That’s understandable. So I knew that I could visit Pentagon Row shopping and at least walk thru to...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank BigMerk
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Great tour once you finally get there

    Finding out where to park and where to go was a royal pain. Get that squared away before you spend forever driving around. Once inside and through security, it was quite impressive. Tour guides are active military personnel and are trained in the process. Excellent...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank victork434
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Humbled to be able to visit!

    We requested the tour almost 6 months in advance but were approved about 2 weeks before our arrival. In our opinion, it is TOTALLY worth it if you are in the DC area. We had the big bus tour that dropped us off at the...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank nickyzwick
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Very interesting

    My partner and I did the pentagon tour. You have to book at least a few weeks in advance in order to get a spot on the tour (which is free) to ensure all the relevant security checks can be undertake. Also get there early...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank NeilC286
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    A trip in the heart of our Defense.

    Yes, it's true...this place is the largest low rise building in the world and frankly i coudn't imagine it any different. The visit has to be booked 13 to 90 days earlier and it takes a full week for them to make all the background...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    1  Thank DarthMick
    Reviewed September 8, 2019
    Interesting tour, no pictures allowed

    We took the metro rail to the Pentagon. There's really no place for visitors to park, and if you take the metrorail, it gets off right in front of the Pentagon. Take the Blue line toward Reagan National Airport. It only takes about 10 minutes...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank Dawn C
    Reviewed September 4, 2019
    Was alright

    It's a cool place. Has its own tube station. Book free tour on Pentagon website. Its cool going into the Pentagon and being there. Tour was interesting. Easy to get to. Tour lasts about 45 minutes but get there about 30 minutes prior just incase...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank andrewterry
    Reviewed September 4, 2019 via mobile
    Get pass for tour

    Worth going if you are in dc. beautiful and very organized. Fast so you still have time for other things. There is a metro stop there, easy to get to. There are timed tours you need a pass ahead of time, i believe it was...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Mahelet M
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    May 2, 2019|
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    Response from lucycan | Reviewed this property |
    60 is the max and split into 4-5 groups. They do them every hour from like 9am to 3pm. If you look on the request website you can see the hours and how many spots are left.
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    April 4, 2019|
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    Uber yes.
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    Response from lorrier967 | Reviewed this property |
    No I don't but they list an email address for tour questions. Osd.pentagon.pa.mbx.pentagon-tours-schedule@mail.mil this free tour is fascinating and well worth the hassle of securing your entrance. Be sure to arrive early... More
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