Veteran-Led Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour Vigilance Tours

Experience an interactive and personalized tour of Arlington National Cemetery with Vigilance Tours. Led by a retired Lt Col, this tour goes beyond facts and figures to explore the stories and significance behind them.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Military Women’s Memorial - The leading memorial and education center honoring the commitment, contributions and experiences of Servicewoman.
  • John F. Kennedy Grave Site - The gravesite of the 35th President of the United States
  • Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial - A place of study and contemplation of the meaning of some of…
What's Included
  • All fees and taxes included
Additional Information

Vigilance Tours stands out from other tour experiences.
With 25 years of expertise in Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, Congress, and Washington, DC, Eric Hommel (Lt Col, USAF, retired) is the sole Cemetery guide who delves into the narratives behind the facts and figures.
The tour is engaging and interactive. By getting to know the…

Location
1 Memorial Ave
Memorial Avenue
All tours meet at the MILITARY WOMAN'S MEMORIAL located inside Arlington National Cemetery - 200 yards west of the Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Center.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mike_b
Aug 12, 2025
Eric is one of the most... - Eric is one of the most knowledgeable and personable tour guides we’ve had. An excellent tour and one of the best we’ve ever been on.
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Earl_w
Aug 12, 2025
Best tour of Arlington National Cemetery there is - This tour of Arlington was perfect, and Eric was a superb guide, who made the experience very educational and due to his vast experience and knowledge, my family and I really enjoyed the wonderful tour. This has got to be one of the best tours in the world, so sign up and go, you will be amazed how thorough and informative and friendly the guide Eric is. Thank you so much !
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Erin_d
Jul 28, 2025
DC Trip - 10000% would recommend this tour and Eric as your guide. We spent a wonderful Sunday morning learning history and stories as we weaved our war through the cemetery..
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Lisa_s
Jul 26, 2025
Best tour we’ve ever done - I have done guided tours in nearly every city I have visited over many years and this was HANDS DOWN the best tour I have ever done. Eric has insight into Arlington like no one else in this city, I promise you. He delivered, and he delivered BIG. I cannot recommend this tour enough.
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Nikki_p
Jul 23, 2025
Amazing!! - Very knowledgeable guide! Great experience! Great inside knowledge on the military and historical events.
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Kimberley_m
Jul 22, 2025
One of the best tours I've ever taken! - If you travel enough, you end up taking plenty of tours, of museums, of churches (of cemeteries...this was not my first cemetery tour!). Plenty are very good. Plenty are very forgettable. But few stand out. This tour did; it is simply just that - outstanding. Eric is not just knowledgeable, he is interesting and interested. There is so much history and context at and for Arlington, and Eric conveys it as an expert storyteller, who is telling the story of our country. And he remains so clearly interested in a subject he talks about and thinks about so much! And because of that, I now have a hold at the library on General George C. Marshall and will likely read Eric's own book as well. There are lots of tours to consider. I saw lots of tours at Arlington. I am confident when I say this is the best one and that I had the best time - this tour was a highlight of my weeklong trip to DC, and I pretty much loved everything I saw and did. If all this sounds like a) I somehow am related to Eric and he made me write this (ha!), or b) this is too overly enthusiastic to be true, you are completely wrong on both counts. Message me if you like, but really, just trust me. You can then message me after and thank me.
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Ben_w
Jul 9, 2025
Great tour Great Guide - Eric was very knowledgable and personable. We never felt rushed. He showed us important markers, had many interesting stories, and shared a lot of history. My wife and I enjoyed the tour. One of the best tours we experienced during our Washington DC trip. Highly recommend.
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Kelli_c
Jun 28, 2025
Great Historical Review of Arlington - Our family enjoyed our tour with Eric. Eric was very knowledgeable, personable, and approachable with any questions. His background as a Veteran, historic preservationist, and past staff member on Capitol Hill was a unique and insightful blend of experience to share. Our 14 year old son really enjoyed it!
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Sheila_s
Jun 21, 2025
Superb Tour of Arlington - This tour exceeded our expectations. Eric was relatable and super informative. He made our Arlington experience come alive. Out of all our DC activities, this tour was by far the highlight of our trip. Would rebook with Eric in a heartbeat!
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Enrique_a
Jun 17, 2025
The BEST walking tour experience ever! - Eric since the beginning of the booking was amazing!.great communication told us everything we needed to know beforehand. What to expect what to bring,how to dress etc. when it came to the day of the tour. Nothing but a wonderful experience! He was friendly the moment we met. Shared with us his expectations. He knows the entire cemetery and history front and back. Very knowledgeable about every detail. And very patient. Shared with us a great deal of history. I can go on and on. But it’s not until you take a tour with him. You will experience the same! Highly recommended to everyone who is looking for this tour. Most of all helping a veteran. Thank you for an amazing tour a once in a life time experience!. And thank you for your service!. -Enrique
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From $49
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).