Friday Evening Tour Information
- Where: Information Desk, Capitol's State Street Lobby
- When: Fridays July 3 through August 28 at 5:30 p.m. (with First Friday tours as part of Metroland's events on July 3 & August 7)
- Duration: 50-60 minutes
- Reservations: Not required for individuals or parties of fewer than 10. For groups of 10 or more, visit our Group Tour page for information on reserving a tour.
- Please note: If a group of 10 or more shows up during walk-in tour times, we may not be able to accommodate them due to the group's size.
Having trouble?
Contact the Empire State Plaza Visitor Center via email at [email protected] or by calling 518-474-2418.
Please Note: The Empire State Plaza Visitor Center & Gift Shop is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Security
Visitors to the Capitol are required to pass through metal detectors and have bags scanned through an X-ray machine. Personal belongings such as backpacks and large bags should be left behind. Sharp objects, such as pocketknives, nail clippers, weapons, and nuisance devices, such as whistles and noisemakers, are not allowed into the building. For additional information, see Capitol Security Procedures & Prohibited Items.