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Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards
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2,009 Ratings
Arlington
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:
1 day
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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 Unknown Soldier - View the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns, a highly ritualized ceremony by the US Army 3rd Infantry.
- John F. Kennedy Grave Site - Visit the grave of John F. Kennedy, as well as Jackie Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Edward Kennedy.
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 experience all that Arlington Cemetery provides.
- This is a walking tour, there will be approximately 2 miles of walking and inclines and stairs.
- Tour runs rain or shine.
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.
Customer Ratings
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Jay_n
Sep 2, 2024
Very memorable experience. - The small group, walking tour made for a seemingly personal experience. Very enjoyable and a great tour guide.
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Anita_m
Sep 2, 2024
Our guide was fabulous! - Our guide was so informative and kept the tour at a good pace. He took us to all of the important sites and was able to provide a lot of information and answered everyone’s questions.
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Brian_w
Sep 1, 2024
Best Guide Ever - Allen was a fantastic guide! He was both knowledgeable and reverent of the grounds. He allowed me time to soak in the events and facts. I would highly recommend a walking tour. It seemed a bit more intimate to me. If I ever revisit the DC area, I would enjoy this tour again.
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Veronica_r
Sep 1, 2024
Awesome - Amazing experience with alot of history. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. The changing of the guard is a must see.
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Bradley_w
Aug 31, 2024
Honored to be here. - Great experience. A lot of information on the land and history from the early history to the current. We did not disrespect the grounds. There was no thumbs photos with media and distractions from political campaigns.
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Gyongyig241
Aug 31, 2024
Better than I expected - Beautiful, peaceful, and filled with historical and cultural relevance. The site and significant men and women laid to rest here brought to mind many great events, milestones, and leaders. Favorite contemplative spot:
Robert F. Kennedy’s gravesite, overlooking a passage by Aeschylus, which he quoted after Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination (“Even in our sleep, pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart”), and emphasized the need for love, wisdom and compassion in the country.
Highly recommend a small tour, such as this one, and our knowledgable guide, Allen McCabe.
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Meaghan_d
Aug 31, 2024
Amazing 🤩 - What an amazing experience. To see the changing of the guards at the tomb of the unknown soldiers is something that will stay with me forever! Our tour guide Allen, was so friendly, knowledgeable and provided a great day out. I would highly recommend this tour 😊
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Andrea_m
Aug 28, 2024
Incredibly moving experience! - Our guide, Allen, was so impressive in his knowledge about the history of Arlington Cemetery as well as the soldiers and others who are laid to rest there.
The changing of the guards was very powerful to watch. The experience really drives home the sacrifice our soldiers give to this country.
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Shelleycl3975lg
Aug 26, 2024
Great experience, definitely the best way to visit Arlington - Our guide Jim was amazing, both engaging and knowledgeable. His personal connection to Arlington really made a difference. We were always going to enjoy the experience but it was great to see that our 13yo son also appreciated our time there. I even had a nice chat with Jim at the end about civil war warships! Hope you enjoy your trip to London next year Jim.
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Donna_f
Aug 25, 2024
Fantastic - Absolutely fabulous narrator and so knowledgeable. Couldn’t have asked for better very respectful and able to answer questions
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