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Join one of DC's top Arlington National Cemetery guides for a 2.5-hour guided walking tour through America's most hallowed ground - where more than 430,000 are laid to rest. You'll visit sites such as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, see the Changing of the Guard, the Kennedy grave, Arlington House, and the Space Shuttle memorials. With an expert guide who has led hundreds of Arlington tours, you'll learn about the cemetery’s history, burial qualifications, and expansion plans. This small group private tour accommodates 1 to 15 people, ensuring a meaningful experience where you can engage and ask questions. Large bus tours, the tram, or seeing the cemetery on your own don't give you this opportunity. We go rain or shine!
- 2.5-hour walking tour with multiple stops at significant gravesites
- Expert guide with extensive experience in Arlington tours
- Visit key memorials including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Group sizes ranging from 1 to 15 for a personalized experience
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We return to the same location as we start the tour - at the Visitor Center at Arlington National Cemetery.
We meet INSIDE the Welcome Center at the mannequin of an Army bugler. You can't miss it! Enter the building, clear security, and the mannequin will be right in front of you. We meet 10 minutes prior to departure in order to check in the group.
Itinerary
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1Arlington National Cemetery
If Arlington National Cemetery has been on your 'bucket list', you really can't see it on your own or using a tour bus. You must walk it to appreciate the America's most hallowed ground. With certified guild tour guide Allen McCabe you will see many of the most prominent graves - and many you may have never heard of - but they are all so important in the American story. Allen will talk to you about the history of the cemetery, the qualifications to be buried there, the history of the Arlington house mansion, and much more. You'll see the Changing of the Guard, the Kennedy graves, Ruth Ginsberg's grave, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Space Shuttle memorials, the grave of WWII hero Audio Murphy, the Mast of the Maine, and so much more. Allen has given over 500 tours of this remarkable place. If you are coming to Washington and always wanted to see Arlington National Cemetery - this is the tour you want to be on.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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