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Arlington Cemetery & Changing of Guard Small Group Walking Tour
Washington D.C.,
United States
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Overview
Duration
2h 30min
Languages
English, English, English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
A complete tour with a small group that allows time to visit the main sites at a leisurely pace, pay respects, take photos, and watch the full Changing of the Guard Ceremony. We don't just show you the sites on our walking tour; we tell you the stories.
-Presidents Kennedy & Taft Memorials - the only two presidents buried here.
-Tomb of the Unknown Soldier & Changing of the Guard - learn what it takes to be a sentinel & witness the tradition of guarding the tomb.
-Arlington House - visit the Slave Quarters & Museum to learn why Robert E. Lee's house became a military cemetery.
-Military Women's Memorial - learn how women have contributed to the American military.
Hear the actions of Medal of Honor recipients and understand why family members can be buried here. Learn about military funerals and understand the symbolism on the headstones.
At the end, we provide a free self-guided audio tour to the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial just outside the cemetery.
What to remember
Important info
Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. This is a walking tour.
What's included
Licensed, Professional Tour Guide. Entrance into Arlington National Cemetery. Self Guided Audio Tour of Iwo Jima USMC Memorial
What's not included
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Visit DC Tours
Meeting Point
The tour departs from outside the Arlington Cemetery Welcome Center after security. We are unaffiliated with any desk inside the Visitor Center, so please don't look for us there. Please look for your guide in orange by the benches as you exit the visitor center into the cemetery.