Arlington Cemetery: Prime Viewing Changing of the Guard

Duration2h - 3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

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.

Options

Private Guided Tour

Duration: 2 hours
Description: A private guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery.

Small Group Guided Tour

Changing of the Guards & Tour: Changing of the Guards & Arlington Cemetery walking tour
Duration: 2 hours
Description: A guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery in a small group of no more than 15 people.

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

What to expect

President John F. Kennedy Gravesite
15m

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
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
15m

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.
Arlington National Cemetery
2h · Admission ticket included

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.
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.
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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

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.

Additional information

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
This tour has a maximum of 15 people
This tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress accordingly
The walking tour covers about 2 miles and is not suitable for people with mobility issues.
The Cemetery requires all guests to go through physical security screening
Photo ID required for all guests 16 or older
Located near Arlington Cemetery Station, on the Subway’s Blue line
Stroller and Wheelchair accessible (with a companion to push the wheelchair)
No Pets, Alcohol or Large Bags. Service animals are allowed
Minors (17 or under) must be accompanied by an adult (18+)

Cancellation policy

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