Our tours are complimentary, but we do offer a Gift Shop with unique South Carolina merchandise. Hope you'll visit soon!

The State house should be of great interest to kids but ONLY if it is in session. Then it is great to see governing in action and the term lobbying takes on a new meaning when seen live. Make your plans accordingly.

Note - you do not have to take the official tour - you can take you own self-guided tour most of the time when the building is open for guided tours. Here's what their offical website says: • While the legislature is in session (January - May), tours are offered every half hour beginning at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 3:30 p.m. Tours are not offered at 12 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. during these months. • Following session (June - December), tours are available every hour on the half hour beginning at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 3:30 p.m.. Tours are not offered at 12:30 p.m. during these months. • The State House is also open for tours each Saturday (beginning July 12, 2014) except on the Saturdays after Thanksgiving and Christmas. Tours are given at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Visitors can also tour at their own pace using brochures available in the State House. The State House will be open between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. • Walk-in tours are welcomed and encouraged.

I believe it is, but I would call them to verify before you go. The grounds surrounding the state house are. Hope this helps.

I think they are basically at the top of every hour. You see a very informative video at the start and excellent docents guide you every step thru the building and have tons of information about all aspects if capitol. Also remember that I'd you have time and are tight on cash....go Sunday so you can get into the museum down the street. Very nice paintings and antiques. You are allowed access to all the permanent exhibits but not the traveling. For an upcharge from free you can see the traveling exhibit. I did and saw the Andy Warhol exhibit. The Marriott downtown offers a convenient spot to walk all of Columbia. Only thing I am not sure of is if the state Capitol tour is open on Sunday. I think it is...enjoy Columbia, 1 day there and you will feel like you left your best friend. Enjoy....oh and if you go in the Summer paddle the Saluda river with adventure unlimited. Liked it so much and my kids did we are going back thus year to start our 2 week family vacation.

Free tickets are available at the information desk. Metered parking is available on the street--so remember to bring some quarters!