Arlington Cemetery Guided Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- John F. Kennedy's gravesite
- Challenger Memorial
- Arlington House
- Changing of the Guard ceremony
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Expert guide
- Transportation to Arlington Cemetery
- Admission fees
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
A sobering reminder of the realities of war, the Arlington National Cemetery is a beautiful tribute to over 400,000 service members and their families buried there. Learn about the more famous tombs, like that of President John F. Kennedy. Explore a few surprising graves, like that of famed boxer Joe Louis. The cemetery is even home to memorials commemorating the disasters of space shuttles Columbia and Challenger. Along with a few carefully selected residents like Audie Murphy, your guide will take you to the Tomb of the Unknowns where you may even witness a Changing of the Guard ceremony. Walk these hallowed grounds to learn how the home of Robert E. Lee, whose Arlington House we’ll visit, became one of the country’s largest national cemeteries.
Meeting point
Start Location
Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center, Memorial Avenue, Fort Myer, VA, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress accordingly.
- Photography is permitted, but please be respectful during ceremonies.
- Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early to ensure timely departure.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Bring a camera to capture the historic sites.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for entry.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
Traveler reviews
A foreign perspective.
I had a great time strolling the cemetery with our group. Even as a foreigner I think it is well worth the time and effort to explore the cemetery and step foot on such hallowed grounds. Joel was great very passionate and friendly and was able to make accommodations when it became clear that many members of our group did not have the mobility to walk much.
Hot, but great
Very good tour. Very interesting and informative.
Great tour!!
Annemarie was so freaking awesome. She was so very knowledgeable. My third tour at Arlington still learned new things and saw new stuff. She is the best!
Joel is excellent
Joel was excellent tour guide… it was so hot today and he made it easier and accommodating to my slow pace.
Arlington Tour must see
Fabulous tour. Leigh our tour guide was so knowledgeable, explained everything so well and even added amusing stories into the mix. Such a great morning. Very interesting tour.