Arlington Cemetery Tour: History and Memorials

Experience the awe-inspiring Guard Changing Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Explore the final resting place of President John F. Kennedy and discover the rich history of this iconic landmark on a guided walking tour.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arlington National Cemetery - Meet your guide at the Welcome Center of Arlington National Cemetery 15 minutes before tour departure time.
  • 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.
  • **The Tomb of the…
What's Included
  • 2-Hour guided walking tour of Arlington Cemetery in Washington DC
  • View the ceremonial Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns
  • Visit the graves of John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Edward Kennedy
  • Explore notable sites including graves of Civil War Soldiers
  • See important memorials like the USS Maine Mast Memorial
  • Professional tour guide to lead the way and share insights
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation
  • Entry to Arlington House
Additional Information

Maximize your visit to Arlington National Cemetery with our 2-hour, expert-led walking tour. Honour the memory of President John F. Kennedy, witness the poignant Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns, and take a deep dive into American history by exploring civil war graves and various historical figures. Accompany a seasoned local guide to…

Location
1 Memorial Ave
Memorial Avenue
Meet your guide just outside the visitor’s center on the cemetery side after you pass through security.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kaitlin_h
Jan 16, 2025
5 stars. Would do again. - 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.
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Kera_g
Jan 14, 2025
Must See!!! - 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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Chadre_r
Jan 11, 2025
Arlington National Cemetery - Mona was our guide and she was absolutely perfect! She had so much knowledge of Arlington which made it so fascinating from the big details down to the small details like (why there is a brown line on the walkway at the tomb of the unknown soldiers from their shoe polish) I would highly recommend this tour and if you’re lucky enough to get Mona you’re in for a real treat!!!!
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Linda_m
Jan 9, 2025
Solemn Afternoon in January - Great tour, with guide (Reid) who is extremely knowledgeable. Very cold January, solemn afternoon - almost empty of tourists. Visitors are shown the respect and required dignity for those Americans who lost their lives for freedom. RGB gravesite was notably popular. Be prepared to walk about two miles in total.
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Go22411752425
Jan 5, 2025
Visitng to Arlington Cemetery with Derrick - Our visit to Arlington Cemetery was great. Derrick, our guide, gave us a lot of interesting information. He was very nice and made the tour enjoyable. I highly recommend him!
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Nina_w
Jan 4, 2025
Amazing Experience with a Fantastic Guide! - Mona, our fantastic tour guide, brought history to life during our walking tour of Arlington. She ensured that we saw all of the major memorials and had prime positioning for the changing of the guard ceremony. She also had an in depth knowledge of the historical significance of Arlington and the important leaders laid to rest in this sacred space.
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Mark_m
Jan 4, 2025
Patriotic Moving - Fantastic tremendously moving experience re what makes this country so great the ultimate sacrifices made
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Beth_w
Jan 3, 2025
Amazing spot - A very nice interesting tour today and a lovely morning, thank you to Reid. It was nice to have a smaller group.
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Brett_d
Dec 31, 2024
Very informative tour - Very informative tour, guide was very knowledgeable and took us to most key locations and was a wealth of knowledge.
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Sheila_h
Dec 31, 2024
This was an amazing tour!... - This was an amazing tour! Our guide, Derrick, was extremely knowledgeable and we learned a lot about some of the people resting at Arlington. The group size was perfect and I felt we had plenty of time to see things without being rushed. Where Derrick suggested we watch the Changing of the Guard was PERFECT! Highly recommend and request Derrick!
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