Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard Semi-private 12ppl Max
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Washington DC, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Deepen your knowledge of US history on a combined tour of the Arlington National Cemetery and the National Museum of American History and learn and fun facts that you might not discover on your own from your guide. See the gravesites of John F. Kennedy and Civil War casualties at the cemetery and catch a glimpse of the star-spangled banner that inspired the US National anthem at the museum.
- Perfect for history fans wanting to deepen their knowledge
- Going with a guide provides a comprehensive experience
- Choose between private and small-group options
- See famous gravesites and Judy Garland’s Wizard of Oz slippers
What's Included
- Semi-Private Walking Tour
- Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests Maximum
- Professional Tour Guide
- Duration 2.5 Hours
- Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer, VA 22211, USA
Meeting Point: Inside the Welcome Center, after security, next to the statue of the soldier with the bugler
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Make your own way to Arlington National Cemetery, where you’ll meet a guide and group for this small-group tour, limited to eight people for a more personal experience of the site.
Walk between the gravestones of the more than 400,000 service members and their families in Arlington, and learn the stories behind the cemetery’s most famous tombs. See the final resting place of President John F. Kennedy and visit the graves of General William Sheridan, the renowned boxer Joe Louis, an Audie Murphy, one of America's most decorated soldiers.
Visit the memorial to the space shuttles Columbia and Challenger, then see the mast of the U.S.S. Maine, which sank in the Havana Harbor during the Cuban revolt. If possible, you’ll have the chance to watch a Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Before leaving the cemetery, visit the Arlington home of Robert E. Lee, which eventually grew into the 624-acre (253-ha) site that’s still used today.
Throughout the tour of Arlington National Cemetery, the guide will share stories about the site’s history and traditions, for a unique glimpse of United States heritage. This tour concludes at Arlington National Cemetery.
Walk between the gravestones of the more than 400,000 service members and their families in Arlington, and learn the stories behind the cemetery’s most famous tombs. See the final resting place of President John F. Kennedy and visit the graves of General William Sheridan, the renowned boxer Joe Louis, an Audie Murphy, one of America's most decorated soldiers.
Visit the memorial to the space shuttles Columbia and Challenger, then see the mast of the U.S.S. Maine, which sank in the Havana Harbor during the Cuban revolt. If possible, you’ll have the chance to watch a Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Before leaving the cemetery, visit the Arlington home of Robert E. Lee, which eventually grew into the 624-acre (253-ha) site that’s still used today.
Throughout the tour of Arlington National Cemetery, the guide will share stories about the site’s history and traditions, for a unique glimpse of United States heritage. This tour concludes at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Arlington National Cemetery
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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DOUGLAS_R, May 2026
Allen was a very knowledgeable and patient guide. He took us to many gravesites that we would have missed on our own and got us front row center for the Changing of the Guard. We were the only ones at Kennedys' grave also! Highly recommend this tour! He also gave us packets with information about DC sites and places to eat. Above and beyond service. Thank you Allen!!!
Paul_B, Apr 2026
Amanda was just great! She went at our pace, which is quite brisk, and made sure we experienced the history, tradition, and honor of Arlington. She always asked if we had questions if we wanted further details. We could not be more appreciative of her guidance!
Cyndy_G, Apr 2026
Very knowledgeable experienced and personable guide. It was just my husband and I and we were able to go at our own pace and really enjoy the peace and tranquility of this sacred national cemetery and learn many interesting facts. We highly recommend!
Jessie_K, Oct 2025
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.
Steven_B, Oct 2025
Our guide was very knowledgeable. Took his time and let us walk at our pace. Very moving and somber experience. Would highly recommend.
pips, Sep 2025
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
BERNICE_T, Apr 2025
First time visiting Arlington Cemetery. Enjoyed Kate's historical narratives. Very informative along our walking tour.
Becky_S, Sep 2024
Rebecca was a great guide! She has over 14 years of experience giving tours in the DC area and she had a wealth of information to share with us. Loved the history of the cemetery as well as what the future holds for the now limited space available.
Krist_E, Sep 2024
Stephen was an amazing tour guide and had so much knowledge to share. I would recommend this tour to anyone that has a love for history and the tradition of the US. I think our favorite part was the changing of the guards.
Pam_H, Sep 2024
Fascinated by the changing of the Guard at the Tomb Of the Unknown Soldier. Touring Arlington Cemetery on 9-11-24 gave it added significance.
Rita_W, Jun 2024
Our tour guide, Donna, was a great storyteller. She was engaging, animated, and detailed. We learned so much more about Arlington and those interred there than we would have on our own or even on a noisy crowded bus. Worth every penny.
CHARLES_B, May 2024
We had an awesome guide for our tour of Arlington. She gave us lots of good info and behind the scenes info.dc tour
Chris_O, Mar 2024
Our guide Maribeth was excellent. She knew the cemetery inside and out with historical insights. So many stories behind the markers.
Deborah_D, Apr 2023
My siblings and I just took this tour of Arlington Cemetery. Our guide was "Bess" who was punctual, pleasant, informative, and interesting. We saw most of the major items of interest and learned a lot of interesting facts. My only tiny, I won't call it a complaint, more of a disappointment, was that we spent some valuable time at the start of the tour just sitting on a bench at the visitor's center getting background information. While that was certainly interesting, it used up about 15 minutes or so of our tour time and then we were rushed through the tour and didn't see everything. It would have been better to get going immediately and talk and walk! We weren't able to tour the house and missed one or two interesting graves for lack of time. The tour should probably be extended another 30 minutes. But the cemetery is absolutely beautiful, very moving and interesting. Everyone should visit it at least once in their lifetime!
Maria_E, Nov 2022
Humbling standing at the beautiful grave of JFK ; Annemarie had an in-depth knowledge of the cemetery, the history and its surroundings- very grateful for all we learnt. Thank you
Lynn_B, Sep 2022
Great tour. Donna was fantastic and knew her history and topic. We really enjoyed the tour, so much to see.
Donald_R, Aug 2022
Jennifer gave us a very personal and informative tour with the time to make it relaxed. She gave us so much knowledge that the shuttle tours would never be able to do. We were able to go to grave sites that most people would never have a chance to see. Many thanks to her.
Ann_F, Jul 2022
The tour was AMAZING. Our tour guide Doug did a fantastic job leading us around Arlington Cemetery. He kept it interesting for my 11 year daughter, my husband and myself. Definitely recommend!
Robin_K, Jul 2022
It was enjoyable but we were there on one of the hottest days of the summer. Bess our tour guide did a good job.
Wesley_A, Jul 2022
The changing of the guard was a very serious yet sentimental experience.
Donna was a great guide with lots of knowledge.
Jason_H, Jun 2022
The presidential motorcade What past us when we were at the Washington monument . Lincoln Memorial excellent Our tour guide Tom is super wonderful job
Dianne_W, May 2022
The Changing of the Guards Ceremony was the best experience of our entire trip. Also, our tour guide, Tony gave us wonderful insight and background history along the way! Amazing experience!
Tara_W, Apr 2022
Our guide, Donovan, not only showed us the most historical locations in the cemetery, but also gave us back stories on some of the lesser known graves that added to the historical context.
Vicky_J, Feb 2022
It was an awesome tour, Meagan was amazing. You can tell she is very passionate about what she does, we learned so much. It was beautiful!
Jeremy_C, Oct 2021
Arlington was a great place to visit and I would highly recommend the location to anyone visiting the area. However the experience will be highly dependent upon the guide that you or your group is assigned. We were instructed to be at least 10-15 min early, our guide was ~15 min late. Additionally our guide didn’t seem happy when the party discussed the history and stories of the area amongst ourselves.
Linda_P, Oct 2021
Enjoyed all the information our guide gave us. She was very helpful and friendly. Enjoyed the history and historical information that was presented.
George_W, Sep 2021
Had a wonderful tour, hitting the highlights. Got to see my uncle’s grave after the tour. Changing of the Guard was very special.
Paul_D, Jul 2021
Our tour guide was Awesome! Thank you Tony for such a memorable experience! Tony was such a wealth of knowledge!
Yvonne_V, Jul 2021
The Arlington National cemetery tour was great. A time to stop and reflect. Brenda, our tour guide was very friendly and informative. Highly recommend this tour.
Kelly_H, Jun 2021
Great guide, we saw way more this way, learned so much we didn't know. The guide customized the tour, helped us get perfectly timed tickets to the Arlington House. She even texted us ahead of time where to meet and what she looked like with good directions. Awesome! Took away all the stress.
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