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Washington DC: Arlington Nat. Cemetery Ticket & Tram Tour

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Washington DC: Arlington Nat. Cemetery Ticket & Tram Tour

From US$ 19.50 per person

See the sights of Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC on this fully narrated tour. Pay your respects to the fallen heroes of the USA, see the grave sites of President Kennedy, and more.

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Experience

Highlights
  • Pay your respects to the fallen men and women that dedicated their lives to the USA
  • Stop at the JFK Graveside, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the Arlington House
  • Take a non-stop 45-minute loop to get a great overview of Arlington
  • See the final resting place of President John F. Kennedy
Full description

Discover the enduring tribute to the men and women that have dedicated their lives to defending the ideals of the United States of America with a tour of Arlington National Cemetery. Explore more than 600 acres of hallowed ground that once belonged to George Washington's adopted son, George Washington Parke Custis. In 1857, Custis left the property to his daughter Mary Anna Randolph Custis, when it became the family home for her and her husband Robert E. Lee. Throughout its history, the grounds have been used for various purposes, including serving as a camp and headquarters for Federal Troops during the Civil War, and as a safe haven for slaves transitioning to freedom after abolition. Arlington National Cemetery held its first military burial on 13 May 1864, and is now the final resting place for more than 400,000 active duty service members, veterans, and their families. Honor the men and women who gave their lives in service at 3 stops which include the JFK Gravesite, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and The Arlington House.

Includes
  • Tour of Arlington Cemetery
  • Stop at 3 different locations
  • On-board narration
  • Gratuities

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Meeting point

Meet your driver/guide at Arlington National Cemetery's Welcome Center. Look for the blue trolley with a yellow roof.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • Monday-Friday the tour is approximately 45-minutes long
  • Saturday & Sunday the tour is approximately 1-hour long
  • The guard changes every hour, on the hour, from October 1 to March 31
  • The guard changes every half hour, from April 1 to September 30
  • Only service animals, such as seeing-eye dogs, are allowed on board the trolleys
  • Your bags will need to go through a metal detector at the Welcome Center before entering the grounds.
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 191 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.2/5

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Arlington was one of the first things added to our itinerary when we booked a trip to Washington DC and whilst we’re glad we made the journey out to the cemetery, it sadly wasn’t for us. Just our opinion but the whole experience felt too ‘touristy’ and a little disrespectful to all the brave servicemen and women laid to rest there.

October 10, 2022

The rider is able to see the entire cemetery grounds. The stop-off experiences allow you to see the historical museums and experience the changing of the guards. The renovation of General Lee's house and the slave quarters is very interesting. Well done!

March 30, 2022

We took the tram tour of Arlington Natl. Cemetery. Before leaving the welcome center, our guide told us some history of the cemetery. They covered what was closed for construction, took questions, and told us about getting off at a stop and being picked up by another tram to continue the tour.

March 23, 2022

Product ID: 50623