Arlington Cemetery: Changing of Guard & John F. Kennedy Gravesite

4.5 (35 reviews) Washington DC, USA
Duration2h - 2h 10m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 40 travelers

Overview

Enjoy a 2-Hour Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour.

Start with a visit to the John F. Kennedy gravesite, where you’ll see the Eternal Flame, lit by Jacqueline Kennedy more than 50 years ago in honor of the late president. Learn about JFK’s legacy, the significance of the gravesite, and its place within Arlington’s history.

Tour concludes at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony, a solemn, precisely executed ceremony honoring America’s fallen service members whose identities remain unknown.

Tour Highlights:
• Admission to Arlington Cemetery
• 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Cemetery
• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with Changing of the Guards
• John F. Kennedy family grave site
• See Custis Lee Manor from a distance
• Grave of WWII veteran and movie star, Audie Murphy
• View the memorials for the Columbia and Challenger disasters
• Arlington Memorial Amphitheater (availability depending on day of the week).

Options

2pm Tour
9am Tour
Private Tour - 11:30am

What's included

  • Visit the John F. Kennedy family grave site and see the Eternal Flame
  • View the Changing of the Guard Ceremony and visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • Possibility to see Arlington Memorial Amphitheater (available depending on day of week)
  • See Custis Lee Manor from a distance
  • View the memorials for the Columbia and Challenger disaster
  • Visit the grave of WWII veteran and movie star, Audie Murphy
  • Admission and 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Arlington National Cemetery
  • Transportation to/from Arlington Cemetery
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Arlington National Cemetery
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Start this 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Arlington National Cemetery by meeting your guide inside the Visitor's Center. You and your group will receive an overview of the history of Arlington National Cemetery which includes: • Admission to Arlington Cemetery • Guided Walking Tour of Cemetery • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with Changing of the Guards • Kennedy family grave site including Edward and Robert Kennedy • See Custis Lee Manor from a distance • Grave of WWII veteran and movie star, Audie Murphy • View the memorials for the Columbia and Challenger disasters • Possibility to visit Arlington Memorial Amphitheater (availability depending on day of the week).
  2. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
    Pass by
    See the Tomb of the unknown Soldier during your guided walk through Arlington Cemetery
  3. President John F. Kennedy Gravesite
    Pass by
    See John Kennedy's Gravesite

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure Point: Go through security at Arlington Cemetery. Inside the Visitor's Center there is a statue of a soldier inside a glass case. Your guide will meet you here and will be wearing a "Signature Tours" T-shirt. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time.

End point

Departure Point: Go through security at Arlington Cemetery. Inside the Visitor's Center there is a statue of a soldier inside a glass case. Your guide will meet you here and will be wearing a "Signature Tours" T-shirt. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Note for guests with mobility issues or young children/strollers: the walking conditions at Arlington Cemetery are steep and challenging to manage in limited tour time.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Transportation not provided to/from the cemetery. Entirety of tour is walking.
  • Must bring valid Photo ID on day of travel
  • Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.

Cancellation policy

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

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