Private Arlington Cemetery Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Arlington National Cemetery's rich history
- Witness the solemn Changing of the Guard ceremony
- Visit the eternal flame at President John F. Kennedy's gravesite
- Pay respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Learn about the cemetery's significance from an expert guide
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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Washington DC
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Our expert guide will meet you at the welcome center and lead you through the nation's most famous and honored cemetery while discussing its history and pointing out key figures in history, including Supreme Court Justices, Presidents, Generals, and Admirals.
Pass by: NOTE: Arlington House is closed for renovations with an estimated opening date of January, 2020. During such time, entry to the house is not available.
Learn about the USS Maine and the start of the Spanish American War as you visit the USS Maine Memorial, the Spanish American War Memorial, and the nearby graves of the servicemen from the Maine.
Pay your respects to a fallen president at John F Kennedy's memorial gravesite and see the eternal flame burning in his honor.
Learn the history and significance of the Tomb of the Unknowns and of the soldiers who guard the Tomb, then view one of the country's most honored ceremonies with the Changing of the Guard.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; the price is per group, not per person.
- The Changing of the Guard ceremony schedule may vary; check the latest timings before booking.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; please provide your hotel details at the time of booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day of the tour.
- Bring a camera to capture the historic sites and ceremonies.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Stroller Accessible
- Wheelchair Accessible
Good to know
- Passport or US Government ID required for entry to Arlington National Cemetery for all travelers over 16
Traveler reviews
Tour
Reed is an excellent tour guide. Our tour of Arlington National Cemetery was educational, interesting, and beautiful. I highly recommend this tour.
Private Tour Well Worth It!
Tony was an excellent tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly and professional. He made sure that we visited the most interesting locations in the National Cemetery and provided excellent commentary along the way. The Changing of the Guard was so moving and Tony made sure we arrived at the right time and had the best view. This private tour was well worth the money and my family would definitely recommend Tony as a guide.
Best tour and tour guide!!
This was an incredible experience. Derrick was the best guide. He’s so knowledgeable and he’s both a history buff and a history major. He brought many stories to the walk and showed us things I can’t imagine you get from a bus tour. He encouraged questions and our group was the wiser for it. Derrick is very personable and relatable. Can’t say enough blood things about Derrick and this tour.
Highly recommend this informative tour
Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the cemetery and stories behind so many great service men/women. He even gave us a great recommendation on where to stand to see the changing of the guards (at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier) so we could easily watch. It was a fantastic experience and highly recommend. There are bus tours you can take but I really felt this was more informative as we stopped and really enjoyed the beauty and tranquility of the cemetery. I would highly recommend this tour to fully capture the history and significance of our fallen soldiers' resting place.
Fantastic (even in the rain)
Liam was an amazing guide, he was VERY informative and knowledgeable about the entire cemetery and it’s history, we highly recommend this tour, as an aside we did the tour in a very wet rain and really enjoyed the whole experience, would recommend to others and would do agin ourselves, THANK YOU LIAM, very well done, Ken and Judy Price, Las Vegas, NV. 😎