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Arlington Cemetery Tour: Discover Historic Graves
4.9
114 Ratings
Arlington
On this intimate 2.5 hour semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery, you’ll learn about the graves of the famous men and women buried here. By the end of this tour, you’ll be familiar with many of the permanent residents of the most famous cemetery in the whole United States.
On this intimate 2.5 hour semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery, you’ll learn about the graves of the famous men and women buried here. By the end of this tour, you’ll be familiar with many of the permanent residents of the most famous cemetery in the whole United States.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Arlington National Cemetery - A solemn testament to the consequences of conflict, Arlington National Cemetery stands as a dignified homage to the more than 400,000 military personnel and their relatives interred there. Discover the notable sepulchers, including the grave of President John F. Kennedy. We’ll also delve into some unexpected…
- Arlington National Cemetery - A solemn testament to the consequences of conflict, Arlington National Cemetery stands as a dignified homage to the more than 400,000 military personnel and their relatives interred there. Discover the notable sepulchers, including the grave of President John F. Kennedy. We’ll also delve into some unexpected interments, such as the grave of renowned pugilist Joe Louis. The site also hosts monuments that honor the tragic events involving the space shuttles Columbia and Challenger.
Accompanied by a few select individuals like Audie Murphy, your knowledgeable guide will escort you to the Tomb of the Unknowns, where you might have the opportunity to observe the solemn Changing of the Guard ceremony. Traverse these sacred grounds to uncover the story of how Robert E. Lee’s residence, Arlington House, which we will visit, transformed into one of the nation’s most expansive national cemeteries.
What's Included
- Semi-Private Walking Tour
- Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
- Duration 2.5 Hours
- Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests
- Professional Tour Guide
- Semi-Private Walking Tour
- Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
- Duration 2.5 Hours
- Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests
- Professional Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 3 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 12 people per…
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 3 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 12 people per tour allowed
- Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
Location
Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center
Memorial Avenue
Please meet by the gates near the welcome center.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(114 Ratings)
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Doughaef
Sep 29, 2025
Great Way to Experience Arlington Cemetary - This was a great way to experience Arlington Cemetery and changing of the guard. Rebecca added some unique stories and made the experience even more enjoyable. This tour is great for people who want a more personalized tour with smaller crowds. Well worth the fee's paid and can be tailored to your needs.
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Pips
Sep 21, 2025
Alan was a great tour guide, do not miss this tour if visiting Washington DC - A somber yet wonderful tour. Alan our guide was exceptional both with his communication before the tour and throughout the tour itself. We were given plenty of time to walk around and to observe all the main sights especially at the tomb of the unknown soldier and the eternal flame
Thank you Alan,
Phil and Kim
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Danusial2025
Sep 14, 2025
Arlington Cemetery Tour - Brenda was our guide, she was informative, fun, told us what to expect, encouraged questions. Brenda had a wealth of knowledge about the area and history as a whole She also shared things that made the tour more interesting, things we don’t read about. Examples: how the land was acquired for the cemetery, the family structure for burial (bunk beds, twin beds), what to watch for in changing of the guards and wreath laying ceremony, Pentagon 9/11 destruction, loss of life & rebuild. Thank you Brenda, it was a great day!
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Macyb895
Sep 7, 2025
Awesome tour with Allen! - Allen was an amazing tour guide!! I’m not sure there is another person in DC who knows their history better! He was personable and very on spot with communication and making sure we saw all the sites we wanted and more cool history! Sunday is the best day to go, and recommend semi private to be able to ask all your questions!
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S9499midanim
Aug 24, 2025
Allen is fantastic! - Allen was an incredible guide! Very knowledgeable and full of interesting facts and stories. He was happy to answer questions and accommodate a request here and there to see specific graves. Highly recommend!
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Karinaku9673xk
Aug 14, 2025
Great insight from the guide - Leigh shared a very interesting and knowledgeable story with us about the three institutions . We had a great time with Leigh
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Mikemf8048jt
Jul 20, 2025
- Ask for Leigh!!!!
She is fantastic!!!
I really enjoyed Leigh’s tone and the way she told History.
The landscaping is so beautiful
If you are a tree hugger like myself you will be happy to see 400 species
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T7941namelissaf
Jul 15, 2025
Excellent tour, even better quide! - Allen was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable and took us places we would have never seen if we hadn’t booked a tour. It was a vey hot day and half way through he gave each of us cooling towels which were incredible! Would highly recommend this tour!
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Companion12285743119
Jul 13, 2025
Arlington cemetery tour - Our tour guide was Allen McCabe. If you decide to book with this tour company (and you should) request Allen M. He was GREAT! There is so much history to be told at the Arlington Cemetery and Allen did a fantastic job of telling it. It's not like being in a history class and hearing a spew of facts, Allen tells a story, he makes it personable. He keeps you interested and answered all our questions. Allen also gave us great recommendations for places to eat and sightsee. Next time we're in DC, we are definitely going to use this company and request Allen McCabe.
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Amy
Jul 9, 2025
Lovely morning Arlington tour. - Allen was a fun tour guide. He maintained a great attitude even in the oppressive heat and humidity of our hot July morning tour.
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