Arlington Cemetery Small-Group Tour & Changing of the Guards
Description
Witness the solemn Changing of the Guard ceremony from a prime viewing spot on this guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery. Beyond the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, you’ll explore the cemetery’s most hallowed grounds, including the JFK Eternal Flame, the USS Maine Memorial, and the grave of WWII hero Audie Murphy. Hear the hidden stories of sacrifice and history that define this sacred American landmark.
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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.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
Reviews(2,770)
Reid was very knowledgeable about the history of the cemetery. We thoroughly enjoyed his inside stories and tidbits of information.
Meg, our guide, was informative as well as flexible in satisfying personal requests. Changing of the Guards - a solemn event
James was fabulous guide. Great tour. Learned a lot
Our guide, Christina, was awesome! Extremely knowledgeable and personable. It is a 2.5 hour walking tour and very hot; make sure you have plenty of water. Easy walk.
Christina was an excellent guide. She is very knowledgeable and did a great job checking on the group to make sure we were ok on a very hot afternoon. I had a very basic understanding of the cemetery history prior and Christina made the tour fun and very interesting. She told us the perfect spot to watch the changing of the guard ceremony. We were able to watch the ceremony and inspection up close to really see the precision that I believe other visitors missed. Would absolutely recommend the tour and request Christina for future visits if possible.
Jim was an outstanding tour guide and made our visit to Arlington National Cemetery truly unforgettable. His knowledge, professionalism, and heartfelt storytelling brought the history and significance of the cemetery to life in a meaningful way. He shared fascinating insights throughout the tour and took the time to answer questions, making the experience both educational and deeply moving. Thanks to Jim, this was one of the most memorable parts of our trip. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Washington, D.C.! 🇺🇸✨
Jim was fantastic. He not only was very friendly and personable but is a wealth of knowledge for historical data around who was who in all of the wars. He knows names of peoples, their connections and associates; battles; time frames etc. really enjoyed his tour. Highly recommend him.
Very professional and respectful
This was an excellent tour! Our tour guide, Reid, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. He gave a great tour. It was a very hot day and he made sure to allow us plenty of shade and stops. He was able to answer our questions, was a great conversationalist, and was very thorough. The Changing of the Guard was very impressive. We highly recommend this tour.
This was a great tour! Reid was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. It was a super hot day and he made sure we got shade and took breaks. Arlington was stunning and powerful. We were able to see the Changing of the Guard which was very cool. Definitely recommend!
