Arlington Cemetery Tour med vagtceremoni og Iwo Jima Memorial
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Oplev en 2,5 timers tidlig adgang guidet tur til Arlington National Cemetery, Amerikas største og mest berømte militære kirkegård. Denne tur fremhæver ændringen af vakten ceremonien, gravstedet for præsident JFK, og den ikoniske Iwo Jima mindesmærke, sammen med mange andre vigtige landemærker. Få eksklusiv indsigt fra din ekspertguide og udforsk de vigtigste steder for et virkelig mindeværdigt besøg på Arlington National Cemetery. Begynd med at være vidne til ændringen af vakten ved graven til den ukendte soldat, en højtidelig og rørende hyldest til landets faldne soldater. Dette ikoniske ritual er et must-see, der fanger militærets ære og præcision i en betagende stille omgivelse. Du vil derefter besøge gravstedet for præsident John F. Kennedy, hvor du kan reflektere over den evige flamme, der fortsætter med at brænde i hans hukommelse. Som din guide deler historier og indsigter, vil du få en dybere forståelse af betydningen af dette sted i amerikansk historie.
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Rejseplan
Nyd en omfattende udvendig rundvisning i Whitehouse inklusive nord- og sydfacaderne. Se også Executive-bygningen, det største kontor i DC uden for Pentagon
Gå gennem Presidential Park South (almindeligvis kaldet Ellipsen) er en 52 acres (21 ha) park beliggende lige syd for Det Hvide Hus hegnet
Besøg rumfærgen Challenger Memorial dedikeret til besætningen, som den 1. februar 2003 var på vej hjem efter en 16-dages videnskabelig mission, dets 28. venture i rummet. Da Columbia atter trådte ind i Jordens atmosfære, brød den pludselig i flammer og dræbte alle syv besætningsmedlemmer. Ud over mindesmærket hviler tre Columbia Space Suttle-astronauter ved individuelle gravsteder i samme område.
Besøg Audie Murphys mindegrav – som er en af landets mest dekorerede soldater og helte, der tjener uovertruffen 28 medaljer (inklusive tre fra Frankrig og én fra Belgien). Murphy var blevet såret tre gange under krigen. I maj 1945, da sejren blev erklæret i Europa, havde han stadig ikke nået sin 21-års fødselsdag.
Besøg USAs vigtigste Navy Memorial, som blev bygget for at ære dem, der har tjent eller i øjeblikket tjener i Navi, Marine, Coast Guard og Merchant Marine.
Stop ved mindegraven for USA's 27. præsident - præsident William Howard Taft.
Se og nyd din guides fortælling om Arlington House, Robert E. Lee's historiske familieresidens, der er kommanderende general for den konfødererede hær under den amerikanske borgerkrig i Arlington County, Virginia.
Besøg gravstedet for præsident JFK og andre familiemedlemmer. John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame er et præsidentmindesmærke ved JFK's gravsted.
Besøg et af de mest gribende mindesmærker i USA. Gå rundt i den inspirerende hyldest til en af de vigtigste begivenheder, der finder sted i Anden Verdenskrig.
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Vigtig information
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med rygskader
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Alle besøgende på 16 år og derover (fodgængere, chauffører og passagerer) skal fremvise en gyldig billed-ID (gyldigt pas eller et billed-ID udstedt af U.S. State Department for ikke-US-borgere) ved indgangen til kirkegården.
- Brug venligst komfortable sko, da denne tur indebærer en rimelig mængde vandring, herunder over ujævne overflader, sten, bakker, skråninger, fald og trapper.
- Deltagerne skal være i god sundhed - rådfør dig først med din læge, hvis du har nogen medicinske tilstande eller ikke er vant til regelmæssig motion.
- Kørestole, motoriserede scootere eller andre enheder til at hjælpe med mobilitet anbefales ikke, da vi ikke kan garantere: at alle vandrestier/sidewalks/curbs vil have passende ramper.
- Arbejder under alle vejrforhold, så vær venlig at klæde dig ordentligt.
- Alle under 18 år skal ledsages af en person på 18 år eller derover.
- Ikke anbefales til rejsende med begrænset mobilitet
Anmeldelser(12)
Your tour guide never showed up We booked an on off tour with Arlington Cemetery, cause your guy never showed
My family was very pleased with our guide's knowledge of Arlington. Our guide, Christina, made the effort to taylor our experience. She asked questions about what we wanted to see and what we wanted to explore. This was well worth the money.
I need my money back. I was at the site 30 minutes before the start of the event and I had to contact the agency a few times to find out where my tour guide is. I was walking around for an hour trying to locate my tour guide. I also called the company and.the company rep did a poor job informing customer about meeting time and place.
Indra, thank you for your feedback, and we’re very sorry to hear that you missed the tour. We would like to kindly clarify that our local expert guide was at the correct meeting point. This is a well-established location that we have been using successfully for over 10 years, and it has not changed. As noted on your voucher, it is very important to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time and to ensure in advance that you are familiar with the exact meeting point details provided. This helps ensure a smooth and stress-free start to the experience. We’re truly sorry that you were unable to join us on what is an award-winning tour, and as a gesture of goodwill, we would be delighted to invite you to join us on another occasion. Please do reach out to us directly so we can assist in arranging this for you. Warm regards,
Lots, and lots of walking. Lots of uphill walking. Well worth it, but only for in shape people. We did enjoy.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and found it worthwhile — even with all that uphill walking! It certainly can be a bit of a workout, but the views and experiences along the way make it all worth it. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon on another one of our tours — perhaps one that’s a little easier on the legs next time!
Clift was an excellent tour guide. Lots of information on the ride there & on the way back. He provided very detailed (& printed) itineraries for our 2 stops (USS ARIZONA as well as the USS MISSOURI). Lots of walking (so glad we had comfortable shoes). Wear sunscreen & stay hydrated. There is TSA-like security. Be advised that clear purses are allowed, but nothing larger than a wallet (or phone) is going through (there are bag drop-offs ($7)) the entry. Definitely could have used extra time at the USS ARIZONA grounds (not Memorial). So much to see & read that there just wasn't enough time to read & see t all. The ferry boat to the Memorial has active duty personnel driving the boat & giving safety & protocol instructions. For such a somber place (USS ARIZONA Memorial) (voices no louder than a whisper, no cell phone rings or conversations), visitors are not asked to remove their hats (ball caps, straw hats, etc). Since it is a Memorial & Burial Ground, this should not be just a tourist spot for all the "Oooohs" & "Aaaaahs" that it has to offer. This is a place to pay our respects to those who have fallen. USS MISSOURI also has guided & self-guided tours. We took the guided (which is just for the beginning, rest you can do on your own), Lots of ascending & descending stairs (ladders).
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Clift — he truly takes pride in making the experience informative and well-organized, and he’ll be delighted to know you appreciated his efforts. Your helpful notes about the walking, security process, and respect for the memorial are spot on and will be invaluable to future guests. It’s wonderful that you were able to take in both the USS Arizona and the USS Missouri — two incredibly meaningful sites. We hope the experience left a lasting impression, and we’d be honored to welcome you again on another one of our tours across the USA or Europe.
Couldn’t find the guide even though we were over 20 min early. Ended up wandering by ourselves. Very disappointed
Stacey, thank you for your feedback. Our guide was at the exact meeting point and time listed on your Viator voucher, and all other guests joined without issue. Unfortunately, we can’t take responsibility if a guest arrives at the wrong location—it's essential to follow the meeting details provided. We hope to welcome you again for the full experience.
Loved the information Charles gave! The tour was great, and so was he! It was a great experience that we will never forget!
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that you loved the tour and that Charles made the experience so memorable. He’s one of our most knowledgeable and engaging guides, passionate about bringing history and culture to life for every guest. It’s fantastic to know that you found the tour both enjoyable and unforgettable — exactly the kind of experience we aim to deliver every time. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon on another LetzGo City Tour in one of our amazing destinations across Europe or the USA! Warm regards, The LetzGo City Tours Team
This was a tour for my significant other & I who had not previously visited. We opted for this tour & had to contact Dublin, Ireland to ask a question. Response came via e-mail (there is a 5-hr time difference), but was rather quick (I'm glad I checked my e-mail b/c I was expecting a phone call or a text msg). Wayne was our tour guide & we were his only 2 for the tour. He was very personable. Since my significant other & I are both retired military (Navy), we wanted to see just about everything. I caught sight of the Women's Memorial Building (which has not outside markings (engraving) on the building) & wanted to visit. So the 3 of us walk up to the door & discover that it doesn't open until 0930 (our 2.5 hr tour started at 0815). Wayne was not aware of this since he's not used to doing such early tours. Then we walked to the cemetary, JFK's grave (saw the eternal flame), Robert E. Lee's house (which wasn't open yet & we had to wait on that too), caught the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (absolutely breath-taking). We then walked back to the Women's Memorial Building where Wayne parted ways with us. We were already about 10 min past our 2.5 hr tour & never got to the IWO JIMA Memorial (which was a bummer). The sights we did see were amazing. Time went by fast & 2.5 hrs is not enough. Lots of walking (unless you do actually get to the IWO JIMA Memorial (which we did not get to)). Stay hydrated (OK to bring water).
Thank you so much for sharing your detailed experience! We’re glad to hear Wayne provided such a personable and memorable tour, especially for you and your significant other as retired Navy—what an honor to explore these meaningful sites together. We appreciate your feedback about the timing and access to some locations like the Women’s Memorial and Robert E. Lee’s house. Tours can sometimes be limited by opening hours and time constraints, and we’re sorry you missed the IWO JIMA Memorial. It’s great advice to stay hydrated and bring water, especially with all the walking involved! If you ever want to explore more, we also offer amazing tours across Europe—and soon in New York and Miami—with a variety of experiences, including incredible food tours. We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure! Warm regards,
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Learned so much more! Make sure to find meet up spot!
Thank you for your great feedback! We're so happy to hear that your guide was knowledgeable and engaging, helping you learn so much more. And yes, the meetup spot is key—glad you found it! If you enjoyed this tour, you might also love our fantastic food tours across Europe, soon coming to New York and Miami too. Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The changing of the guards was awesome to watch. The grounds were immaculate.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear your guide was both knowledgeable and friendly, and that you enjoyed the impressive Changing of the Guard ceremony along with the beautiful grounds. If you loved this, don’t forget to check out our amazing food tours throughout Europe—and soon in New York and Miami—for more unforgettable moments. Best wishes,
