Washington DC Tour: Arlington Cemetery Exploration
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94 Ratings
Arlington
Embark on a 2-hour guided tour of Arlington National Cemetery, exploring the graves of John F. Kennedy and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. Discover the historic Arlington House and JFK family graves in this engaging walking tour.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Arlington National Cemetery - WALKING tour of Arlington National Cemetery. See the Kennedy Gravesites, Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and other key sites inside the Cemetery. PHOTO ID REQUIRED
What's Included
- Local/Professional Guide
- Live Commentary
- See the Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknown
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour through Arlington Cemetery
What's Not Included
- Food & Beverages (stop for lunch on own during tour)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on an 8-hour bus tour of Washington DC which includes a guided tour of the Arlington National Cemetery. Pay respects at John F Kennedy’s grave and view the Eternal Flame, watch the ceremonial Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. An experienced guide will lead you through Washington DC’s notable landmarks, such as the memorials dedicated to Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dr Martin Luther King JR, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War, delivering an engaging commentary throughout the journey.
• Caution: This tour involves around a 2-hour walk, thus it needs participants to be physically able and wear suitable shoes. Not recommended for people with disabilities or wheelchair users, and it is advised not to bring infants for this tour.
- Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended
- The Arlington Cemetery tour is a walking tour and is moderately strenuous. Not recommended for guests with mobility issues or very small children.
- Valid Photo ID is required for all guests 16 and up at Arlington National Cemetery.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(94 Ratings)
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Laura_g
May 30, 2024
Great - Great guide, very knowledgeable and personable. Nice to learn something new even though we knew a lot about the cemetery previously
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A4868lojanea
May 17, 2024
Choose Signature Tours for best Arlington experience! - We highly recommend Signature Tours walking tour of Arlington Cemetery! Our guide, James, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic to inform us about the significant aspects of this important site. His years of experience made a difference from other tour guides on site. The walking is not for someone who has difficulty being on their feet for 2 hours or walking at a good pace. For those who can, this tour is not to be missed!
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Laurie_b
May 15, 2024
Beautiful experience! - Our tour leader James did a great job! He was very knowledgeable and engaged. James was very impressed with my brother and the two of them had many in-depth conversations about history and the cemetery. Would definitely recommend James!
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Chelsey_b
Apr 27, 2024
We had a great tour with... - We had a great tour with Tyrone! Without this tour, we wouldn’t have been able to see or find the amazing parts of the cemetery.
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Courtenay_h
Apr 6, 2024
Great tour - Loved learning so much more about the changing of the guards. Our guide was very knowledgeable and me and my kids enjoyed the tour a lot.
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John_i
Mar 30, 2024
Changing of the Guard,... - Changing of the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Kennedy Grave. The tour guide, John was very knowledgeable, friendly and did a great job.
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Rose245
Mar 18, 2024
Must do tour - This is a definite ‘to do’ tour . Arlington Cemetery is so big that it would be easy to miss important areas of interest. The changing of the guards and laying of the wreaths was very somber . Our guide Lenwood was excellent
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Patricia_g
Dec 31, 2023
Great Tour - Great tour. Tyrone was a great guide. We saw the Changing of the Guard, Arlington House, and many famous graves. Learned a lot along the way. The tour office was super helpful and communicated very well. Friendly people.
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Brady_g
Dec 31, 2023
Fantastic - Very enjoyable tour! Spectacular scenery and grounds. The history is very amazing!
Tyrone was great!
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Lori_b
May 27, 2024
Tour guide late and added zero value - Terrible tour. Tour guide was 20 minutes late and did not provide any interesting facts, only basic facts. So much that others members of the tour did Google searches to get better information and shared it with the group. Our tour was not worth it, our guide added zero value.
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