Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Washington DC, USA
- 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See the moving Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns on a guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery. Be perfectly placed for good views of the moving ceremony, then continue to some of the cemetery's most important gravesites and memorials, including places dedicated to John F. Kennedy, the USS Maine, Second World War soldier Audie Murphy, and more, learning the fascinating history of the cemetery as you walk.
- Watch the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns
- Visit important grave sites from politicians to war heroes, including John F. Kennedy
- Group size limited to 15 to ensure personal service
- Multiple times offered throughout the day
What's Included
- 2-2.5-Hour Arlington Cemetery Guided Walking Tour in Washington DC
- View the ceremonial Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns
- Visit some of the cemetery's most important memorials, including the USS Maine Mast Memorial
- Visit the grave of John F. Kennedy, as well as Jackie Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Edward Kennedy
- See notable sites such as the graves of Civil War Soldiers
- Professional Guide
- Gratuities
- Transportation
- Entry to Arlington House
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer, VA 22211, USA
Meet your guide just outside the visitor’s center on the cemetery side after you pass through security. Your guide will be wearing a blue name tag.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Make sure to wear comfy shoes on the day of this Arlington National Cemetery walking tour as you cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time.
Your tour begins at the Arlington Memorial Bridge. Spend some time getting acquainted with your guide and fellow tour members once you arrive. From there, head into the cemetery and walk and talk about the notable graves you pass along the way. See the graves of soldiers from the Civil War, plus important monuments, such as the USS Maine Mast Memorial.
Your guide makes sure you don't miss anything, especially not the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier—you’ll be just in time for it.
The final gravesite you visit is John F. Kennedy’s, where your guide tells you about JFK's remarkable life before taking you back to the original meeting spot.
Your tour begins at the Arlington Memorial Bridge. Spend some time getting acquainted with your guide and fellow tour members once you arrive. From there, head into the cemetery and walk and talk about the notable graves you pass along the way. See the graves of soldiers from the Civil War, plus important monuments, such as the USS Maine Mast Memorial.
Your guide makes sure you don't miss anything, especially not the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier—you’ll be just in time for it.
The final gravesite you visit is John F. Kennedy’s, where your guide tells you about JFK's remarkable life before taking you back to the original meeting spot.
1
Arlington National Cemetery
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Arlington National Cemetery
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
John F. Kennedy Grave Site
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a walking tour, there will be approximately 2 miles of walking and inclines and stairs. Please plan accordingly.
- Tour runs rain or shine.
- Meeting Address: 1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer, VA 22211, USA Please meet your guide just outside the Welcome Center on the Arlington Cemetery side after you pass through security, next to the benches on the West side.
- Your reserved time is the tour start/departure time. All tours depart promptly on time and are unable to wait for late arrivals. Guests should arrive 20 minutes before tour time to pass through security and check in.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q:Where does this tour meet?
A:Address: 1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer, VA 22211, USA
Please meet your guide just outside the Welcome Center on the Arlington Cemetery side after you pass through security, next to the benches on the West side.
Jun 2025
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 2,627 reviews
Heavenly_C, Apr 2026
The owner and guide were amazing and helpful. I learned more on this tour than any other tour in DC.
Barbara_K, Apr 2026
Morning Walking tour took a little longer than expected so plan accordingly for other tour starts and lunch breaks. Tour was informative, grounds very beautiful and moving,
Paul_K, Apr 2026
Reid is a very good tour guide. He brought his experience as a Naval aviator to enhance the explanation of the many sites at Arlington. It was a very worthwhile tour because we were able to see and here about many of the grave sites and monuments which we would otherwise not have leaned about.
Jill_S, Apr 2026
What an amazing experience we had. We are veterans and loved the reverence at the changing of the guard ceremony, beautifully done. Our guide Reid was also a veteran. His stories were rich with history. He made the tour a highlight of our stay. Highly recommend
Tim_A, Apr 2026
Reid is a Vietnam veteran and he was so knowledgeable and personable. He made our tour so incredibly special!
Joe_H, Apr 2026
Christina was a very proficient tour guide - knowledgeable of the history, interesting to listen to, and personable. We enjoyed her tour around the cemetery.
KAREN_K, Apr 2026
This was an awesome tour! Our tour guide Dash was very knowledgeable and very respectful. I would definitely recommend doing this tour. Be prepared to walk, but well worth it!
SARINA_M, Apr 2026
We had an amazing tour guide. Christina was extremely knowledgeable. and told us a lot about the history of Arlington National
Cemetery. Would definitely recommend.
Ashley_G, Apr 2026
This is a good tour. It was about 2.5 hours and only went through a small portion of the cemetery. Christina was great, knowledgeable, and passionate about respecting those buried at the cemetery. Because the cemetery is so large, Christina gave us tips to see a few more memorials after the tour ended.
Melissa_S, Apr 2026
Great way to see Arlington and our tour guide Pam was very kind & knowledgeable the area is beautiful and a must see
Deana_G, Apr 2026
This was a great tour. Very poignant visiting all of the graves and memorials and seeing the changing of the guard. Pam was a wonderful tour guide - full of interesting stories about service members both well-known and not. Highly recommend!
Steven_M, Apr 2026
Great tour and Pam was super knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely recommend or book again with her
robert_f, Apr 2026
Very historic and lovely place. Good pace and lots of information knowledgeable guide who answered all our questions
Jennifer_K, Apr 2026
Our tour guide, Reid was great! Very informative!!! He was a former Navy Pilot who had so much valuable information to share and he has been doing this tour for a long time!
Mary_V, Mar 2026
They warn you that it is a lot of walking- and it is. The guide was very knowledgeable- but after walking the DC area the day before greater than 20 miles- we were walked out. I don’t regret going- it was just a lot for us from the day before.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
That is correct. Our Arlington National Cemetery Tour covers 2.5 miles approximately to give the best overview of the grounds and its history. Glad you felt our description was accurate in the listing and that you felt it was worth it. Bummer your previous day's ventures affected the rating but look forward to seeing you again!
John_M, Mar 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour with Pamela! She is very knowledgeable and engaging. Thank you
so much!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Pamela o' Pamela, our great Arlington guide! Thank you for joining us!
Juli_J, Mar 2026
We had a wonderful tour with Meg at Arlington Cemetery. She took us to all the highlights and had a great strategy to make sure we were able to see the Changing of the Guard as well as the Kennedy section and much more. She told us so many interesting facts and stories not only about Arlington but about DC as well. It was great!!
Carol_C, Mar 2026
We had a fantastic experience at Arlington National Cemetery thanks to our tour guide, Reid. The meeting instructions were clear and easy to follow, and our group quickly felt comfortable with one another. Reid, a Navy veteran, brought a unique perspective that made the tour especially meaningful. He was engaging, knowledgeable, and shared so much insight about the history and significance of the cemetery. It was a brisk but sunny day, and the whole experience was absolutely worth it. Highly recommend this tour—especially if you get Reid as your guide!
Mindy_H, Mar 2026
Our guide was excellent. Learned so much of our history. Time went by so quickly didn’t want it to end. Recommend highly.
Mark_L, Mar 2026
Pam is a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Learned so many things I would never have known about the cemetery and its history without her input. Would highly recommend.
Sally_D, Mar 2026
Very knowledgeable, friendly and open to questions and great conversation. Lucky to have a veteran as our guide.
Robert_C, Mar 2026
We had a great walking tour of the Arlington Cemetery! Pam was super knowledgeable and shared many interesting stories with us throughout the tour. I highly recommend this tour.
Robert_W, Mar 2026
Great experience. Must be physically fit. Lots of walking. Walked for about three hours. Very informative.
Moraima_R, Mar 2026
Jim is a fantastic guide through this beautiful cemetery and spoke with such love and tenderness about this location you can feel throughout the tour. He had so much information to share I didn’t want the tour to end, truthfully I could listen to him speak all day if he felt up to it.
Deena_W, Mar 2026
There’s a lot of walking on this tour but it was worth every step. Jim was our guide and he was very knowledgeable not only about Arlington but the areas as well. We highly recommend this tour.
Ronald_K, Mar 2026
Well worth the $$. So much more information provided verses walking yourself or a group tour once at the park.
Maryann_S, Mar 2026
Shane is so well versed in the history and interesting facts that it was an amazing tour. So nice and patient with everybody and so professional. I would highly recommend this tour
Rhonda_P, Mar 2026
This was an unforgettable tour learning the history of Arlington National Cemetery. Jim was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire tour.
Samantha_B, Mar 2026
He is very knowledgeable about Arlington Cemetery. He highlighted the important graves. It was a great tour.
Alan_R, Mar 2026
Very informative and fun we actually got to see the Japanese Prime Minister set a wreath at the unknown soldier
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