Learn more about our history and the regions to which we broadcast, and watch news as it happens through live TV and radio broadcasts. For reservations or more information, call (202) 203-4990 or visit www.VOAtour.com.
Regular tours open to the public are available most weekdays (except for Federal holidays-see OPM calendar) at 12N and 3pm. Occasionally we need to close a regular tour; PLEASE check to be sure the tour you want to attend is not closed before coming.
VOA Public Relations also conducts special tours for groups. Contact us for more information or to make arrangements. Recent groups included school groups, university students, international broadcasters, scout groups, and senior citizens.
Some visitor comments:
“We enjoyed the tour and were quite impressed with the wide variety of languages presented.”
◊ The Burnes family
“Thanks for the tour. This was a lot of fun-an interesting insight into a complex process.”
◊ Jonathan - U.S.
“It was very interesting to find out about all VOA does to give quality, truthful and comprehensive news to so many countries around the world. I was also surprised in how many languages VOA broadcasts in.”
◊ Zane – Portland, Oregon
“Wonderful tour, it’s one of the most substantive tours I’ve been on during my time in D.C. Thank you.”
◊ Kate – San Diego, California
“Thank you so much for your tour, it was very interesting. I am from Russian and I used to listen to VOA in the 1980′s . It was during the time of the Cold War and I used to put my finger on top of the antenna to have better access.”
◊ Svetlana – Russia
