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Arlington Cemetery Tour: Discover Historic Graves
4.9
119 Ratings
Arlington
On this intimate 2.5 hour semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery, you’ll learn about the graves of the famous men and women buried here. By the end of this tour, you’ll be familiar with many of the permanent residents of the most famous cemetery in the whole United States.
On this intimate 2.5 hour semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery, you’ll learn about the graves of the famous men and women buried here. By the end of this tour, you’ll be familiar with many of the permanent residents of the most famous cemetery in the whole United States.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Arlington National Cemetery - A solemn testament to the consequences of conflict, Arlington National Cemetery stands as a dignified homage to the more than 400,000 military personnel and their relatives interred there. Discover the notable sepulchers, including the grave of President John F. Kennedy. We’ll also delve into some unexpected…
- Arlington National Cemetery - A solemn testament to the consequences of conflict, Arlington National Cemetery stands as a dignified homage to the more than 400,000 military personnel and their relatives interred there. Discover the notable sepulchers, including the grave of President John F. Kennedy. We’ll also delve into some unexpected interments, such as the grave of renowned pugilist Joe Louis. The site also hosts monuments that honor the tragic events involving the space shuttles Columbia and Challenger.
Accompanied by a few select individuals like Audie Murphy, your knowledgeable guide will escort you to the Tomb of the Unknowns, where you might have the opportunity to observe the solemn Changing of the Guard ceremony. Traverse these sacred grounds to uncover the story of how Robert E. Lee’s residence, Arlington House, which we will visit, transformed into one of the nation’s most expansive national cemeteries.
What's Included
- Semi-Private Walking Tour
- Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
- Duration 2.5 Hours
- Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests
- Professional Tour Guide
- Semi-Private Walking Tour
- Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
- Duration 2.5 Hours
- Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests
- Professional Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 3 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 12 people per…
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 3 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 12 people per tour allowed
- Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
Location
Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center
Memorial Avenue
Please meet by the gates near the welcome center.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(119 Ratings)
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22waynej
Dec 14, 2025
Great tour and amazing tour guide! - It snowed the night before and the wind was terrible, but we really enjoyed the tour despite the weather.
Maribeth was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable and patient with us, my wife walks slowly and I lag behind because of taking pictures. She told us to take our time and helped my wife more than once walking across ice.
We really enjoyed all her stories and learned quite a bit today.
I normally try and stay more reserved and respectful when discussing a cemetery, but we really had fun and enjoyed visiting and learning so much about Arlington.
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253hlss
Oct 25, 2025
Do not miss this tour! It was everything and so much more than was advertised! - It was amazing and totally exceeded out expectations. Even though the Lee House was closed, the tour lacked nothing and our guide Maribeth was awesome! She answered our questions, gave us history and stories and was just great all around. We didn't quite anticipate the hike etc, but Maribeth made it so easy! She paused at appropriate spots allowing us to rest and giving so much information! This was my mother's first time ever in DC and Maribeth made is super special by making sure we got the front row viewing of the changing of the guard and weapon inspection. It truly was so great!
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253hlss
Oct 23, 2025
Beautiful! - Maribeth was amazing! We will be back and do this again with the rest of the family! This was so special for my mom as it was her first time!
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Jessie_k
Oct 15, 2025
Perfect Arlington Tour - This tour was incredible. Our leader, Amanda, was perfect. She gave us an incredible amount of history coupled with themes of reverence and respect. She spoke to my children and our group perfectly. How she described each site was on their level, but also enough to meet the desires the adults had for the tour. She was kind, patient, and gentle as she led our group. I loved her attention to detail and the stops that we made. We were able to watch the changing of the guard and a wreath ceremony at the tomb of the unknown soldier. We took my 6 children (ages 2-14) and the walking was not too much at all. The breaks and stops were perfect. I couldn’t recommend this tour enough! Thank you Amanda for an incredible day.
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Steven_b
Oct 10, 2025
Our guide was very... - Our guide was very knowledgeable. Took his time and let us walk at our pace. Very moving and somber experience. Would highly recommend.
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Doughaef
Sep 29, 2025
Great Way to Experience Arlington Cemetary - This was a great way to experience Arlington Cemetery and changing of the guard. Rebecca added some unique stories and made the experience even more enjoyable. This tour is great for people who want a more personalized tour with smaller crowds. Well worth the fee's paid and can be tailored to your needs.
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Pips
Sep 21, 2025
Alan was a great tour guide, do not miss this tour if visiting Washington DC - A somber yet wonderful tour. Alan our guide was exceptional both with his communication before the tour and throughout the tour itself. We were given plenty of time to walk around and to observe all the main sights especially at the tomb of the unknown soldier and the eternal flame
Thank you Alan,
Phil and Kim
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Danusial2025
Sep 14, 2025
Arlington Cemetery Tour - Brenda was our guide, she was informative, fun, told us what to expect, encouraged questions. Brenda had a wealth of knowledge about the area and history as a whole She also shared things that made the tour more interesting, things we don’t read about. Examples: how the land was acquired for the cemetery, the family structure for burial (bunk beds, twin beds), what to watch for in changing of the guards and wreath laying ceremony, Pentagon 9/11 destruction, loss of life & rebuild. Thank you Brenda, it was a great day!
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Macyb895
Sep 7, 2025
Awesome tour with Allen! - Allen was an amazing tour guide!! I’m not sure there is another person in DC who knows their history better! He was personable and very on spot with communication and making sure we saw all the sites we wanted and more cool history! Sunday is the best day to go, and recommend semi private to be able to ask all your questions!
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S9499midanim
Aug 24, 2025
Allen is fantastic! - Allen was an incredible guide! Very knowledgeable and full of interesting facts and stories. He was happy to answer questions and accommodate a request here and there to see specific graves. Highly recommend!
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