Arlington Cemetery Guided Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Arlington National Cemetery's rich history
- Witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony
- Visit President Kennedy's gravesite with the Eternal Flame
- Learn about notable figures interred at the cemetery
- Enjoy a guided tour with historical insights
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery
- Witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Visit to the Eternal Flame at President John F. Kennedy's gravesite
- Transportation to and from Arlington National Cemetery
Itinerary
Meet your guide at the Welcome Center of Arlington National Cemetery 15 minutes before tour departure time.
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.
View the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns, a highly ritualized ceremony by the US Army 3rd Infantry.
Visit the grave of John F. Kennedy, as well as Jackie Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Edward Kennedy.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Photography is allowed, but please be respectful during ceremonies.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure timely departure.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for outdoor weather conditions; check the forecast before your visit.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- This is a walking tour, there will be approximately 2 miles of walking and inclines and stairs. Please plan accordingly.
- Tour runs rain or shine.
- Meeting Address: 1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer, VA 22211, USA Please meet your guide just outside the Welcome Center on the Arlington Cemetery side after you pass through security, next to the benches on the West side.
- Your reserved time is the tour start/departure time. All tours depart promptly on time and are unable to wait for late arrivals. Guests should arrive 20 minutes before tour time to pass through security and check in.
Traveler reviews
Too long
Overkill on information about people buried there. Would rather had just been general info on cemetery, JFK memorial and changing of the guard. I didn’t need to here about anybody else
Walking Tour of Arlington National Cemetery.
This was an informative and enjoyable tour. Even though this walking tour took place in excessive heat, our guide was understanding and did a good job. I would certainly recommend this tour.
The Best Way to Experience Arlington Cemetary. Period.
This is truly the only way to experience Arlington Cemetary. While all the trams are whizzing by, we actually had the opportunity to walk between the gravestones and pick up fascinating details about some of the more notable ones and also many we never even knew about, on our way to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Our guide Jim was the resident historian for the cemetery for many years and his intricate knowledge of the place was a joy to behold. The overall experience is what a visit to this place truly deserves!
The right way to show your respect for our heroes
You could ride the tram and get some guys speaking through a microphone which you can’t understand or you can walk and listen to Jim share his passion for Arlington National Cemetery and some wonderful stories about the history and occupants. You can do this walk, he is walking backwards and talking almost the entire time. Changing of the guard will take your breath away. I’m 70 and my 12 year old grandson loved it as much as I did. Thank you Jim for the wonderful memories
Arlington Cemetery
It was so great. Really hot so be aware of that but our guide was awesome. She knew a lot of things about the soldiers who died in Arlington.