[Premium Small Group Limited to 14 People] U.S. Capitol + Library of Congress 2.5-Hour In-depth Guided Tour

U.S. Capitol+Library of Congress

US Capitol

US Supreme Court

Today's itinerary begins at the Capitol, offering an in-depth exploration of the heart of American power. Witness the magnificent dome of the House and Senate, listen to expert explanations revealing the secrets of the workings of both chambers, and experience the rich heritage of a century of democratic progress. Then, immerse yourself in the world's greatest treasure trove of knowledge at the Library of Congress. Inside the magnificent Jefferson Building, admire treasures such as the Gutenberg Bible and experience the essence of human wisdom. Finally, stop at the Supreme Court, gazing at this classical building, a symbol of judicial independence, and experience the solemn resonance of the law's majesty and the spirit of justice. These three stops connect the essence of American politics and culture.

Itinerary:

U.S. Capitol (60 mins, ticket reservation and official guided tour included) → Library of Congress (45 mins, ticket reservation and Chinese explanation included) → Supreme Court of the United States (Outside visit, 15 mins)

U.S. Capitol

As the political center of the United States, Washington has many iconic political and cultural landscapes, such as the Capitol Building and the U.S. Supreme Court. We will enter the Capitol Building, the geometric center of Washington, DC, walk along the gorgeous and exquisite congressional corridors, listen to the stories behind each mural and each statue, and deeply understand why this is the highest symbol of a government owned by the people, governed by the people, and for the people.

Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is one of the four official national libraries in the United States. It is a federal cultural institution with a very long history in the United States. It has become the world's largest treasure house of knowledge, an important symbol of American knowledge and democracy, and occupies an important position in American culture. The collection has more than 30 million books in 470 languages and more than 58 million manuscripts, including the manuscript of President Lincoln's important speech at Gettysburg. It can be said to be the largest collection of rare books in the United States. The world's first movable type printed "Gutenberg Bible" is the treasure of the town. In addition, there are millions of US government publications, newspapers from all over the world, microfilm reels, legal documents, maps, music, etc., and the title of the world's largest treasure house of knowledge is well deserved.

Supreme Court of the United States

The United States Supreme Court, generally referring to the United States Supreme Court, is the highest federal court in the United States and the most important of the three branches of government, after the presidency and Congress. The Supreme Court building, nicknamed the "Marble Palace," is a neoclassical building modeled after ancient Greek temples and is located approximately one mile from the Library of Congress.