Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard - Guided Walking Tour - Private
About this activity
Explore Arlington National Cemetery on a 2.5-hour private guided walking tour. Visit JFK’s gravesite, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Changing of the Guard with a guide exclusively for your group; cemetery entry is included.
Highlights
- President John F. Kennedy’s gravesite and Eternal Flame
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Changing of the Guard
- Audie Murphy’s gravesite
- Challenger and Columbia Space Shuttle Memorials
- Customizable private route, subject to access
Full description
Discover the history and memorials of Arlington National Cemetery with a guide dedicated to your group. Visit President John F. Kennedy’s gravesite and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and watch the Changing of the Guard. See memorials to the Challenger and Columbia crews. Your private route can be tailored in advance, subject to access and ceremony schedules.
Arlington National Cemetery honors service members and their families across its historic grounds. On this 2.5-hour private walking tour, your guide shares the stories behind its most significant graves and memorials. Highlights may include JFK’s gravesite and Eternal Flame, Audie Murphy’s gravesite, the Challenger and Columbia Space Shuttle Memorials, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Witness the Changing of the Guard and learn how the ceremony pays tribute to unidentified fallen soldiers. Private groups can request a focus on particular sites in advance; access and conditions may change the route. The walk typically covers roughly 1.5 to 2 miles, including hills and uneven ground.
Included / Excluded
- Private guided cemetery walking tour
- Guide exclusively for your group
- 2.5-hour tour
- Cemetery entry
- Route requests considered in advance
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
- Luggage or coat storage
- Wheelchair-accessible tour route
Itinerary
Welcome Center meeting point
Meet inside the Welcome Center after security, beside the soldier statue.
Arlington National Cemetery guided route
Explore JFK’s gravesite, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Changing of the Guard, and other graves and memorials as access permits. Exact final point varies with the private route.
Meeting point
Start Location
Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center meeting point
Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center, Memorial Avenue, Fort Myer, VA, USA
Meet inside the Welcome Center after passing through security, beside the soldier statue. Arrive 10 minutes early.
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Know before you book
- Provide a mobile number including country code so the guide can contact you.
- Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
- Private route requests can be shared in advance; the Changing of the Guard and site access determine the final route.
- This private walking tour is not wheelchair accessible; the route includes hills and uneven paths.
Know before you go
- Meet your guide inside the Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center, after security, beside the soldier statue.
- Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure; late arrivals may miss the tour.
- Guests over 16 should bring a photo ID or a clear photo of one for cemetery entry.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing; expect hills and uneven paths.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
We booked this tour to get as much as possible out of our time at The Met. What we didn’t know we were getting was a personalized experience full of captivating stories about the artists' lives and the people who brought the art to the museum. Robin was a wealth of knowledge and a highlight of our trip to New York!
Spent a great day with Charlie he was very engaging and shared lots of information and entertaining stories with us. He took great care of us and we would recommend him for any future tours.
Mark, tour guide for the Metropolitan Museum is an outstanding teacher: engaging; entertaining; professional; personable; experienced and deeply knowledgeable as a result of a lifelong passion and relationship with the Met. He loves what he does and cares deeply about sharing his knowledge and insight to spark curiosity and inspire his clients--his students--to understand context and meaning of each piece or work of art reviewed. My wife, a retired professor emeritas and myself both left thoroughly impressed and grateful to have been taught by best and most captivating guides we have had the privilege of meeting on one of our many travels and adventures. Hire the best. Hire Mark. Worth every penny and every minute of your time you can afford at the Met. Like us, you will look forward to coming back for another teaching session from Mark. In my case, hopefully we will be back on my birthday next year! (Thanks again Mark!)
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
This is an outdoor cemetery walk of roughly 1.5 to 2 miles over hilly, uneven ground. Security screening is required before meeting your guide inside the Welcome Center. Bring only a small bag. Site access and ceremony schedules may change the order of stops.