Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards

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Arlington Cemetery Tour

2 Adults x $59.00

$118.00

Approx Total

$118.00

Private Tour

2 Adults x $450.00

$900.00

Approx Total

$900.00

Private Tour: Private guide will lead your group on a 2.5 hour tour of Arlington Cemetery.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
View the ceremonial Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns
2-Hour Arlington Cemetery Guided Walking Tour in Washington DC
See notable sites such as the graves of Civil War Soldiers
Professional Guide
Visit some of the cemetery's most important memorials, including the USS Maine Mast Memorial
Visit the grave of John F. Kennedy, as well as Jackie Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Edward Kennedy

Gratuities
Transportation
Entry to Arlington House

Overview

Get the most out of Arlington National Cemetery with this 2 hour, guided walking tour. Pay your respects to President John F. Kennedy, view the ceremonial Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns, and learn American history as you visit civil war graves and notable people throughout history. Join a local, expert guide to ensure you see all Arlington Cemetery has to offer.

Meeting points

Meet your guide just outside the visitor’s center on the cemetery side after you pass through security.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Arlington National Cemetery

Meet your guide at the Welcome Center of Arlington National Cemetery 15 minutes before tour departure time.

15 minutes
Arlington National Cemetery

Learn the history of Arlington National Cemetery, visit the Civil War sections, and learn about key figures in American history as you visit their graves.

1 hour 30 minutes
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

View the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns, a highly ritualized ceremony by the US Army 3rd Infantry.

20 minutes
John F. Kennedy Grave Site

Visit the grave of John F. Kennedy, as well as Jackie Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Edward Kennedy.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This is a walking tour, there will be approximately 2 miles of walking and inclines and stairs.
Tour runs rain or shine.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Arlington Cemetery tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Guide was very knowledgeable and professional. The changing of the guard was awesome to watch. The tour was worth the money.

Excellent, would recommend

Published on Jan, 2025

Really moving insight into such a sobering cemetery. Well paced, with good number of stops to listen to our very knowledgeable guide, I would thoroughly recommend doing this tour.

Highly recommend

Published on Jan, 2025

Amazing experience. The changing of the guards is amazing and powerful . The walk is long but the pace makes it doable

5 stars. Would do again.

Published on Jan, 2025

Excellent tour. The guide was very knowledgeable about American history and the cemetery itself. He was easy to understand, informative, and approachable. Worth every penny. The experience itself was also fantastic.

Must See!!!

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour guide was perfect!! She provided so many details and facts that I didn't know. The cemetery itself is so beautiful. This is not too be missed!

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