Arlington Cemetery: Self-Guided Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

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Explore the iconic Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC on a self-guided hop-on hop-off tour. Visit notable graves and memorials, and learn about the cemetery’s history from an onboard guide.

Duration: 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Operating Schedule: Duration of Tour: 30 minutes
Open Daily 8:30am-4:00pm. Last tour departs at 4:00pm;

*Ord & Weitzel pedestrian gate will be closed from July 24th through August 31st for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Visitors will not be able to access the Iwo Jima statue from inside the cemetery. Arlington Tours will not make the stop at the gate until it is re-opened.

1. Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center

2. President John F. Kennedy Gravesite

3. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Memorial Amphitheater are currently closed for renovations

4. Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
The Arlington House is currently closed, but the grounds are open

Points of Interest

Arlington National Cemetery
Military Women’s Memorial
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Old Town Trolley Tours Washington DC
Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial
John F. Kennedy Grave Site

What's Included

Professional guide
Transport by hop-on hop-off trolley for one loop around Arlington cemetery
Live commentary on board

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Additional Information

Embark on a self-paced journey around one of the nation’s most renowned cemeteries with this hop-on hop-off trolley tour of Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC. Discover the most significant graves and monuments while gaining insight into the cemetery’s history from a trolley guide. The tour allows you to alight at 3 separate points to wander on your own. These stops encompass the JFK Gravesite/Eternal Flame, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the Arlington House.

Strollers are allowed on the trolley if they are collapsible
Wheelchair accessible; please advise at time of booking if a wheelchair-accessible trolley is required
Arlington National Cemetery requires a 100% ID Check with no exceptions. All US guest must provide a State or Government Issued picture ID. Visitors 16 and 17 may present a valid school ID. All foreign guest must present a PASSPORT. Foreign ID Cards will not be accepted. US State or Government issued picture ID or PASSPORTS ONLY can be used for entry into Arlington National Cemetery.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Bruce_g

Aug 25, 2024

Very moving tour. - Changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown is a must see. We stayed to see it twice. With this tour you can get off, spend as much time as you want at a stop, than catch another bus when you are ready. Only way to see Arlington.

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Jana_c

Aug 23, 2024

Great Experience - The cemetery is absolutely breathtaking! The trolley was the perfect way to take in the sights at your own pace, I would most definitely do it again,

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Hassan_k

Aug 12, 2024

Excellent experience - Excellent service, very easy booking on the app. I highly recommend. This is the first time I have used the service, but plan on using it again.

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Riya_g

Aug 7, 2024

Review - Seeing the Arlington National Cemetery was a beautiful experience, but I will have to say though, don’t come in the summer! Or well you can, but it gets too hot, luckily there was water fountains around, but the experience itself is a good one. Including those on staff who were warm and helpful :)

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Getaway30196459555

Aug 7, 2024

Beautiful Sight! Must see when in DC - Trolley is the way to go and get on and off at each stop if you have issues walking. Very spread out. Changing of the guard is very solemn experience.

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Theresacarter

Aug 4, 2024

Very educational and patriotic tour. - Changing of the guard was the most memorable for me. The hop on hop off was the most effective way to get around the cemetery as well as having the tour guide to give us facts and information. I would highly suggest the tour. Definitely bring water in hot weather as there are fountains where you can refill them around the park.

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Rose_g

Sep 1, 2024

Nice tour - The changing of the guard was Phenomenal! I was a bit disappointed with the info I got from Viator..no times listed and not the information you used to include when I have scheduled tours. Also. …as a Sr I could have bought a ticket there for the very same tour for $15…so I believe w/your guarantee to be the lowest you owe me $$.

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Johnnie_r

Aug 13, 2024

Great tour - Great tour. Was very hot but plenty of shade. My husband is on a cane and we should have requested accommodations because the walk from trolley to Kennedy’s grave was too much for him.

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Dsirjuesingh

Aug 5, 2024

Poor Service, They Just Don't Care! - I would avoid this at all costs! $80 for a family of four. First they left the pick up point and then made us sit in 97F heat for 40 minutes while a military funeral took place. They should have left us inside on one of DC's hottest days this summer of 2024. Second. they told us, at JFK's cemetery pick up, to walk as the bus had stopped running. When I asked about getting a refund on account we were told to walk the bus conductor laughed in my face and said, 'we don't give refunds, this is not Wal-Mart'! Third, the conductor was too busy flirting with a co-worker when the bus finally arrived. I stepped on the bust to see if there were seats for me, my wife and my 13 year old girls. Unfortunately the bus was full. When I stepped off I slipped and twisted my ankle. Can you believe the bus drove off without helping me. Turns out I was taken by ambulance to the ER where I showed two broken bones in my ankle! This is shameful service. I would not pay money for this outfit.

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Monicalambsky

Aug 3, 2024

Too expensive for the ride - Very very expensive. $20 per person adds up a lot for a family of 4. Unfortunately there is no other option to visit the cemetery during the summer because it’s huge and it’s hot. The trolley would take you up the hill which is great. But too pricey. I understand it’s not only a Lyft but it’s also guided and they provide us with information/history of the place but I could pay my daughter to read me the info on Wikipedia.

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