Arlington National Cemetery Changing of the Guard Tour
Private guided walk to Arlington’s memorials and Tomb of the Unknowns
Duration
2.5 hours
Ideal For
Up to 12 people
Includes
Private tour, professional guide
Highlights
Explore Arlington National Cemetery with a private guide and hear the stories behind its notable graves and memorials. Trace military history and national remembrance across these hallowed grounds.
- Visit President John F. Kennedy's gravesite and the Eternal Flame
- Pay respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and learn about the Changing of the Guard
- Discover the stories of Audie Murphy, General William Sheridan, and boxer Joe Louis
- Reflect at memorials to the Challenger and Columbia astronauts
- Walk the former estate of General Robert E. Lee
What's Included
- Private walking tour
- Professional tour guide
Important details
- Arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time; late arrivals risk missing the tour
- Bring identification showing your age if you are over 16; Arlington prohibits entry without it
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- No bags or personal items larger than a small backpack; large bags and suitcases are not allowed
- Requires moderate physical fitness and navigating outdoor stairs, hills, steep inclines, and uneven paths
- Runs rain or shine; dress for the conditions
- Maintain appropriate behavior and decorum on hallowed ground
- An on-site tram costs $21.50 per person, payable directly and not included in the listed price
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour start time for a full refund. No refund is available within 24 hours of the start time. No-shows and late arrivals are charged the full price.
Product ID: M539K9
FAQs
The Arlington Cemetery tour includes the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where you may witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Ceremonies and site access are subject to availability.
Tickets for the permanent collection are included and arranged for you. Temporary exhibitions are not included.
Your route may change during national celebrations. The tour will follow an alternative route while still covering the highlights.
Meeting details
Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center, after security
Related locations
Arlington National Cemetery
Admission includedWalking into Arlington National Cemetery, you enter a landscape where history is measured in white marble headstones stretching across more than 600 acres of Virginia hillside. The quiet here is particular, broken only by the rustle of oak leaves or the distant cadence of a military honors ceremony. Arlington National Cemetery asks for patience and attention, rewarding both with an experience that few places in the country can match.
