Guided Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour
Walk Arlington’s memorial landscape, from Arlington House to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Duration
2.5 hours
Includes
Guided walk, Design insights
Highlights
Explore Arlington National Cemetery on a guided walk that connects U.S. history with the design of its avenues, headstones, and memorials. Follow a 2.5-mile route that ends at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
- Start outside the Visitor Center and trace Arlington’s origins as an estate and Civil War cemetery
- See Arlington House and learn how the landscape layout shaped national remembrance
- Visit the Kennedy family gravesites and the eternal flame memorial
- Walk through Section One and hear stories behind early and notable graves
- End at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and watch the Changing of the Guard
Things to know
All visitors must go through a security screening, so allow extra time. Children under 5 are welcome for free.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund. Tours run rain or shine. In rare cases of extreme weather or other unsafe conditions, we will cancel and provide a full refund.
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FAQs
Yes. All visitors must go through a security screening. Allow extra time so you can be ready to start on time, since the group meets after the security check.
Look for your guide near the stone benches and the Price of Freedom sculpture on the west side of the Arlington National Cemetery Visitors Center.
Wear sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes, and bring bottled water.
Meeting details
Arlington National Cemetery