Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard - Guided Walking Tour - Semi-Private 12ppl Max
About this activity
Explore Arlington National Cemetery on a 2.5-hour semi-private guided walking tour with no more than 12 guests. Visit JFK’s gravesite, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Changing of the Guard, with cemetery entry 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
- Other notable graves, including Joe Louis
Full description
Walk Arlington National Cemetery with an expert guide and a group of up to 12. Visit the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and watch the Changing of the Guard. The route also features memorials to the Challenger and Columbia crews. Sites depend on access and ceremony schedules.
Arlington National Cemetery is a place of remembrance for service members and their families. On this 2.5-hour semi-private walking tour, your guide shares the history of the grounds and the people honored here. Highlights may include JFK’s gravesite and Eternal Flame, Audie Murphy’s gravesite, and memorials to the Challenger and Columbia crews. Pay your respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and witness the Changing of the Guard. The group follows a set route designed around the ceremony; individual sites may vary with access and conditions. Expect roughly 1.5 to 2 miles of walking over hills and uneven ground.
Included / Excluded
- Semi-private guided cemetery walking tour
- Professional guide
- 2.5-hour tour
- Cemetery entry
- Maximum 12 guests
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
- Wheelchair access on the semi-private route
- Luggage or coat storage
Itinerary
Welcome Center meeting point
Meet inside the Welcome Center after security, beside the soldier statue.
Arlington National Cemetery guided route
Follow a set route timed for the Changing of the Guard, with JFK’s gravesite, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and other memorials as access permits. Exact final point may vary.
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.
- The semi-private route is not wheelchair accessible because of hills and uneven terrain.
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
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Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
This outdoor cemetery walk covers 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. The semi-private group has no more than 12 guests and follows a set route timed around the Changing of the Guard. Site access may affect the order of stops.