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Arlington Cemetery Guided Tour with Changing of the Guard
From $69.99per person
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From $69.99 per person
2 hoursSmall groupFree 24h
About This Tour
Tour Arlington National Cemetery, America's most famous resting place, with an expert guide on a small-group walking tour. This deeply moving experience takes you through 639 acres of hallowed ground where more than 400,000 service members and their families rest.
The centerpiece of the tour is witnessing the solemn Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier — a tradition upheld 24 hours a day, 365 days a year since 1937. Your guide provides expert commentary on the precise, choreographed ritual and the elite soldiers who guard it.
You'll also visit President John F. Kennedy's gravesite with the Eternal Flame, the Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington House, and the graves of Supreme Court Justices. Every headstone has a story, and your guide brings many of them to life.
Highlights
- ✓Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- ✓Visit President Kennedy's gravesite and the Eternal Flame
- ✓See the iconic Iwo Jima Memorial up close
- ✓Small-group experience with expert commentary
- ✓Learn the stories behind America's most hallowed ground
- ✓Entry to Arlington National Cemetery included
What's Included
- ✓2 to 2.5-hour guided walking tour of Arlington Cemetery
- ✓Entry to Arlington National Cemetery
- ✓Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- ✓Small-group experience
- ✓Licensed professional tour guide
Tour Route
1Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center
2Tomb of the Unknown Soldier & Changing of the Guard
3President John F. Kennedy Memorial & Eternal Flame
4Iwo Jima Memorial
5Arlington Memorial Amphitheater
6Women in Military Service for America Memorial
7Confederate Memorial
8Supreme Court Justices' Graves
Not Included
- ×Interior of Arlington House not included
- ×Gratuities not included
- ×Transportation not included
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I definitely see the Changing of the Guard?+
Yes, the tour is timed to arrive at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before the ceremony begins. The guard changes every 30 minutes in summer and every hour in winter.
How much walking is involved?+
The tour covers approximately 2 miles over 2 hours. Arlington Cemetery has some hilly terrain, so comfortable walking shoes are essential.
Is this tour appropriate for children?+
Yes, children of all ages are welcome. Our guides make the experience meaningful and respectful for visitors of every age.
Can I cancel my booking?+
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. After that, bookings are non-refundable.
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