Arlington Cemetery Walk with Tomb Unknown Soldier & JFK Gravesite

Embark on an unforgettable 8-hour Potomac River Cruise that combines a walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery with a bus tour of DC’s iconic monuments. Join our top-rated live guides for a day of exploration and picture-perfect moments.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Arlington National Cemetery - Stroll through the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery. Visit the Kennedy Gravesites, witness the Changing of the Guard, and pay respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This tour offers a profound experience of our National Cemetery.
What's Included
  • Local/Professional Guide
  • See the Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknown
  • 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour through Arlington Cemetery
What's Not Included
  • On-board restrooms
  • Food & Beverages (stop for lunch on own during tour)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Additional Information

Explore Arlington National Cemetery on this 2-hour guided tour, which includes a walking tour of the cemetery. Visit John F. Kennedy’s grave and his Eternal Flame. Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. View the historic Arlington House, the residence of General Robert E. Lee. See the JFK family graves. Take in all 639 acres of this national landmark with over 150 years of history.

Your expert guide will lead you through all the major sights in and around Arlington Cemetery.

• Note: This tour involves a significant amount of walking for about 2 hours and requires participants to be physically fit and wear comfortable shoes. It is not well-suited for disabled individuals or those in wheelchairs. Carrying babies on this tour is not recommended.

Location
Arlington Cemetery
Departure Point: Arlington National Cemetery Metro Station. As you exit the station, go to the top of the escalator and look for your tour guide in Signature tour attire. Please arrive no later than 7:45AM.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Joanb330
Jul 26, 2024
Very informative and complete tour. - James our tour guide was great.. it was just my husband and I on the tour and James took his time taking us around the cemetery and telling us lots of stories and important facts.. would definitely recommend this tour for anyone wanting to learn the history of the cemetery.
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Karen
Jul 13, 2024
James, our guide was the best!! He was very knowledgeable and took time to give us an excellent tour. He explained so mu - James was wonderful. We really enjoyed the experience. He pointed out the monuments and graves and gave us a lot of history about each one.
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Charlsie_h
Jun 24, 2024
Very informative - We enjoyed the tour. He was excellent , informative and a great tour guide Changing of the guards was a great ceremony
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O3378lemicheleh
May 16, 2024
A Humbling Experience - My husband and I were the only visitors on the guided tour with Tyrone McBride of Signature Tours DC and it was amazing! We had a leisurely tour all around the cemetery and Tyrone was very knowledgeable and personable. We were humbled to see up close and personal, the Changing of the Guard and learn details about the soldiers' responsibilities to carry out this honor. The tour of Arlington mansion was awesome, the views breathtaking - it is a must see sight. We were even able to locate our friends' parents resting place in the cemetery. Tyrone was a top notch guide and his recommendation for dinner reservation was spot on!!
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Katie_c
May 4, 2024
Great experience - James was an amazing tour guide. He was very kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
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William_o
Apr 20, 2024
great experience - Our guide was very knowledgeable and kept us informed of the history of many grave sites. We would highly recommend this tour.
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Colin_k
Apr 13, 2024
Excellent tour due to guide - Tyron our guide was excellent, mixed very well with the small group and was very informative. Instead of just stating facts he made the effort to get to know each individual. A credit to any organisation.
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Khalil_d
Mar 14, 2024
Great time! - Tyrone was super helpful and did a great job going in depth on topics regarding the cemetery. I really enjoyed the tour.
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Sherri_o
Mar 25, 2024
No guide needed - The tour guide did not add much value to the tour. It was easy to follow the signs to JFKs tomb, the house on the hill, and tomb of the unknown. The guide was pleasant but did not add any additional information that wasn't already presented on the sinage and plaques.
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Linda_c
May 26, 2024
Choose Different Tour If James is Tour Guide - Terrible experience with tour guide James.. He yelled at me twice on phone saying I wasn't going to be on time for 10:00 tour..needed to be there by 9:45...arrived by 9:40.....decided to take the other tour @ Arlington Cemetry using the shuttle. James needs to chill and check his attitude especially during a long weekend like Memorial Day...Other tour was great. Arlington Cemetery was breathtaking and beautiful, a must see
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