Arlington Cemetery: Prime Viewing Changing of the Guard

2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from a prime viewing position — one of America's most solemn and moving ceremonies. On this small-group tour limited to 15 guests, your expert guide ensures you arrive perfectly placed before the crowds.
Pay your respects at President John F. Kennedy's gravesite and the Eternal Flame, alongside Jackie and Robert Kennedy. Visit the iconic Iwo Jima Memorial, the Supreme Court Section honoring justices like Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Thurgood Marshall, and the historic 5,000-seat Arlington Memorial Amphitheater.
Discover the stories behind Arlington House, the Confederate Memorial, and the Women in Military Service for America Memorial. This intimate small-group walking tour transforms Arlington National Cemetery into a powerful journey through American history, sacrifice, and remembrance.

What's Included

Entry to Arlington National Cemetery
2- to 2.5-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Arlington Cemetery
Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns
Choice of Small Group or Private Tour
Professional local expert guide
Interior of Arlington House
Gratuities
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
1 Memorial Ave

Go through security at the Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center and meet the Attractions4Us guide by the statue of the soldier holding a trumpet in the center of the room. The Arlington Cemetery Metro station (Blue Line) is a 2-minute walk from the Welcome Center.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    John F. Kennedy Grave Site

    President John F. Kennedy is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. His gravesite is famous for its Eternal Flame, which was requested by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and lit during his funeral on November 25, 1963

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    Stand before the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery's most sacred site, guarded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in honor of America's unidentified fallen soldiers.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Arlington National Cemetery

    Arlington National Cemetery is the most visited cemetery in the world, the final resting place of over 400,000 veterans, and one of Washington DC's most powerful and historic landmarks.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • US Marine Corps War Memorial (Pass by)

    Just steps from Arlington National Cemetery, the iconic Iwo Jima Memorial captures the famous flag-raising moment of World War II in one of the most recognizable and photographed sculptures in Washington DC.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Marvel at the stunning Arlington Memorial Amphitheater, a 5,000-seat neoclassical masterpiece that has hosted Presidential Memorial Day addresses and some of the nation's most solemn military ceremonies since 1920.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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