Arlington Cemetery Tour: History and Memorials

Experience the awe-inspiring Guard Changing Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Explore the final resting place of President John F. Kennedy and discover the rich history of this iconic landmark on a guided walking tour.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arlington National Cemetery - Meet your guide at the Welcome Center of Arlington National Cemetery 15 minutes before tour departure time.
  • Arlington National Cemetery - 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.
  • **The Tomb of the…
What's Included
  • 2-Hour guided walking tour of Arlington Cemetery in Washington DC
  • View the ceremonial Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns
  • Visit the graves of John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Edward Kennedy
  • Explore notable sites including graves of Civil War Soldiers
  • See important memorials like the USS Maine Mast Memorial
  • Professional tour guide to lead the way and share insights
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation
  • Entry to Arlington House
Additional Information

Maximize your visit to Arlington National Cemetery with our 2-hour, expert-led walking tour. Honour the memory of President John F. Kennedy, witness the poignant Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns, and take a deep dive into American history by exploring civil war graves and various historical figures. Accompany a seasoned local guide to…

Location
1 Memorial Ave
Memorial Avenue
Meet your guide just outside the visitor’s center on the cemetery side after you pass through security.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Adriana_f
Nov 8, 2024
Mona, is very... - Mona, is very knowledgeable and communicated that knowledge very well.I will recommend Mona to my friends and family.
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Claire_h
Nov 6, 2024
A beautiful and moving experience - The cemetery is a beautiful tribute to Americans who served our nation. Our guide was relaxed, articulate, and I learned so much. The changing of the guard and laying of a wreath was so special. This was a moving experience for me. I lost a child who was 20 years old, not to a war, but on this tour I felt the pain of the families whose loved ones are laid to rest in Arlington Cemetery. I was so impressed with the dignified, respectful, and thoughtful way our federal government has honored them.
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Eric_j
Nov 4, 2024
Great Arlington Cemetery experience - This was the best tour we had while in DC. Allen McCabe was our tour guide and was knowledgeable and highly informative on the history of Arlington Cemetery with much new information added to what we knew. Was a really fascinating look at DC history through this lens. Would highly recommend Allen in particular and this tour if visiting DC.
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Ashley_s
Nov 4, 2024
Mona is a Gem - Mona was wonderful. Very informative and hit on a lot of key points and information. You can tell she is very knowledgeable and passionate about this tour. Would certainly recommend!
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Michele_f
Nov 3, 2024
Great tour - Our tour guide Mona was amazing! So much knowledge, I could have listened to her for hours! we had a great day!
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Christine_g
Oct 29, 2024
A glorious autumn morning in Arlington - Our guide Derrick was exceptional. His knowledge of the people in the cemetery was outstanding. Our group was small and information was specifically targeted at the individuals in the group.
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Theophilus_p
Oct 28, 2024
Arlington National and Changing of Guards Walking Tour - Allen McCabe was our expert tour guide on an excellent walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery and Changing of the Guards. He was kind, affable, clear, and sensitive to the needs and walking pace of all participants. His explanations and descriptions of graves, memorials, history, and landmarks were uniformly clear, engaging, witty, and substantive. He inspired us to ask questions and to learn more about this sacred, somber site. He truly respected the sacrosanct grounds and memorials. One of the best Viator guides we have had. Thank you. He has our highest recommendation.
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Cathy_m
Oct 26, 2024
Wonderful, moving experience. - Our guide was awesome. He was so knowledgeable and answered all of our questions.The whole tour was fantastic.
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Brs1967
Oct 25, 2024
Tour with Mona! Guaranteed you will learn something more of our history - I can’t express enough superlatives in describing this tour. Our tour guide Mona is a gem! She has a wealth of knowledge about historical events & people. She wove this information into her storytelling & in answering questions from members of the tour. The walking involved sloping hills but was not strenuous.
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Jeremy_n
Oct 27, 2024
Overwhelming history too many kids - Mona was a great tour guide with plenty of history but it was hard to hear her with all of the kids running around. That's certainly not her fault. Too many kids (that understand the levity of what they are looking at) not enough supervision, maybe some sort of speaker or follow along trail notes.
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