Veteran-Led Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour Vigilance Tours

Experience an interactive and personalized tour of Arlington National Cemetery with Vigilance Tours. Led by a retired Lt Col, this tour goes beyond facts and figures to explore the stories and significance behind them.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Military Women’s Memorial - The leading memorial and education center honoring the commitment, contributions and experiences of Servicewoman.
  • John F. Kennedy Grave Site - The gravesite of the 35th President of the United States
  • Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial - A place of study and contemplation of the meaning of some of…
What's Included
  • All fees and taxes included
Additional Information

Vigilance Tours presents a unique tour experience unlike other mainstream tours.
Our guide, Eric (Lt Col, USAF (retired)), has an impressive 25-year background in narrating the rich histories of landmarks like the Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, Congress, and Washington, DC. Unlike other guides, Eric provides not just the raw data but also…

Location
1 Memorial Ave
Memorial Avenue
All tours meet at the MILITARY WOMAN'S MEMORIAL located inside Arlington National Cemetery - 200 yards west of the Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Center.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Carolyn_c
Jan 5, 2025
great - our tour was led by a very knowledgeable and experienced man. we learn some very interesting bits of history. the walk was long but he kept us informed the whole way. i would recommend this tour to anyone who has the ability to take the trail.....
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Rachel_a
Dec 3, 2024
Absolutely amazing, highly recommend - The tour with Eric was amazing. He is very knowledgeable about the cemetery and its history, development, architecture, and practices as well as the stories of the people who are laid to rest there. He weaved a lot of facts into a very understandable picture. I walked away feeling like I had a deeper understanding of American history and its complexities.
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Todd_v
Nov 30, 2024
Eric is the best! - Eric was absolutely amazing, kind patient and most of all tremendously knowledgeable! He was so wonderful with our young girls and focused on making it an especially enjoyable experience for them and us parents too. Eric, thank you for making this our favorite tour as it is all because of you! God Bless You and your family and thank you for your service to our country!
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Rachel_s
Nov 19, 2024
Best tour! - We had a great time exploring the cemetery with Eric. He is a wealth of knowledge and we would have been lost without him. Best tour we took during our time in DC!
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Eileen_z
Nov 17, 2024
Had an incredible... - Had an incredible experience with Eric’s guidance around Arlington Cemetery. Being with such a knowledgeable person whose relationship with the workings of our American history as it relates to the Cemetery was truly an unexpected treat. Highly recommended!
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Christine_e
Oct 25, 2024
Best tour of our visit to DC - Best tour of our visit! Our time was filled with meaningful and educational stories. My son and I loved this tour and Eric was fabulous.
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Inspire57933242770
Oct 20, 2024
Best tour I have take on a vacation - Best tour I have ever taken on a vacation. Eric was knowledgeable and very pleasant. You can tell he is very passionate about Arlington National Cemetery. He is willing to answer questions and change the tour if there is something you want to see. I would recommend this tour to anyone who loves history about this country.
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Vixshofner
Oct 20, 2024
Best Tour Guide Ever! - Eric has so much experience and knowledge because one of his many posts in the service was at Arlington. His enthusiasm and love for the cemetery is clear. He will customize the tour based on what u want to see. He was also very alert to pace if anyone in the group needs to go a little slower. This was money very well spent. Be ready to walk!
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Alex_w
Oct 13, 2024
Excellent. - The tour was spectacular and memorable. Eric’s knowledge of the history and complexity of events surrounding the cemetery was priceless. The combination of Eric’s knowledge and the format of his tour made this a terrific experience
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D7312dpelizabethn
Oct 3, 2024
Most Considerate Tour Guide - Eric was very helpful during the tour, it was kind of a cloudy rainy weather that day and he brought an umbrella and a bottle of water to make sure I was okay. I was the only one in his group and it was very personalized and the wealth of knowledge he brought to the table made the experience so much better.
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