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DC: Arlington Cemetery Changing of Guard 2.5 Hr Walking Tour

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DC: Arlington Cemetery Changing of Guard 2.5 Hr Walking Tour
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4.9076924 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.9076924 out of 5 stars
65 reviews

Join a professional tour guide on a small group walking tour to honor military & war heroes & witness the Changing of the Guard. See Arlington House, Kennedy Memorials, the Tomb of the Unknowns & more

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Archie – United Kingdom

very informative from the guide clear and directive with the information and when asked a question, Would have the answer and if not would find out the answer afor we moved on to the next head stone Had a few questions and the guide was pleased to answer them and taken note for the next guided tour to come through

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Loraine – United Kingdom

Eli our guide was brilliant and very knowledgeable

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center

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    Arlington National Cemetery

    Visit (15 minutes)

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    Photo stop

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    President John F. Kennedy Gravesite

    Guided tour (15 minutes)

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    The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    Photo stop, Guided tour (30 minutes)

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    Photo stop, Guided tour

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    Photo stop, Visit

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    Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

    Photo stop, Guided tour (20 minutes)

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    Photo stop, Visit

    U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour

    Optional

  • Finish at:

    Military Women's Memorial

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Witness the Changing of the Guard Cemetery at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
  • Hear the tales of bravery and sacrifice of those buried and interred here.
  • See the magnificent view of Washington, DC from Arlington House
  • Pay respect to presidents, Supreme Court justices, astronauts & school teachers
  • Take an optional self guided extension to see the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial

Full description

This 2.5 hour walking tour includes stops at President John F. Kennedy's gravesite, the Tomb of the Unknowns, where you will witness the time-honored tradition of the Changing of the Guard, Arlington House, and much more, with an optional extended self-guided audio at Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial.

We don't just show you the sites; we tell you the stories. You'll hear the actions of Medal of Honor recipients and understand why family members can be buried here, too. Learn about military funerals and understand the symbolism on the headstones.

Pay respects to the only two presidents buried in Arlington Cemetery, John F. Kennedy and William H. Taft.

At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, we'll learn about what it takes to be a sentinel and how the tomb is guarded 24/7 in any weather.

We'll experience Arlington House, visiting the "Slave Quarters" and Museum to learn why Robert E. Lee's house became a military cemetery.

Visit the Military Women's Memorial to learn how women have contributed to the American military.

While we end the tour inside Arlington National Cemetery, we provide a free self-guided audio tour for anyone who wants to complete the 15-minute walk to visit the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial just outside the cemetery with instructions on how to get back or how to continue to the nearest Metro.

Includes

  • Professional, Licensed Tour Guide
  • Entry into Arlington National Cemetery
  • Escort to the best place to watch the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns
  • Optional Self Guided Audio tour to Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial
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Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

*If you need help, please use the Call Activity Provider to get our phone number to SMS us! The "message provider" option sends us an email and we may not see it right away.* The tour departs from outside the Arlington Cemetery Welcome Center after security. We are unaffiliated with any desk inside the Welcome Center, so please don't look for us there. Please look for your guide in orange by the benches as you exit the visitor center into the cemetery.

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Not allowed

  • Non-folding strollers

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  • This tour has unavoidable stairs. We can only accommodate wheelchairs and non-folder strollers on private tours. There are some hills but we aim for a leisurely pace.
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Archie – United KingdomJune 7, 2025 – Verified booking
very informative from the guide clear and directive with the information and when asked a question, Would have the answer and if not would find out the answer afor we moved on to the next head stone Had a few questions and the guide was pleased to answer them and taken note for the next guided tour to come through
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Loraine – United KingdomJune 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Eli our guide was brilliant and very knowledgeable
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Casey – United StatesJune 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Our tour guide, Katherine was phenomenal! She was extremely knowledgeable. we had a small group so we really got one on one time with everything she showed us. we got very lucky on our tour and saw the Honor Flight veterans at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 10 gold stars!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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