Arlington Cemetery Tour: Intimate Semi-Private Experience
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70 Ratings
Arlington
Join us for a semi-private guided walk of Arlington National Cemetery for 2.5 hours, limited to just 8 guests. You’ll get to know about the famous individuals laid to rest here. By the conclusion of this tour, you’ll acquire knowledge about many of the eternal inhabitants of this most renowned cemetery in the entire United States.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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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 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
- Professional Tour Guide
- Semi-Private’ Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
What's Not Included
- 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 10 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.
Customer Ratings
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Navigate639193
Mar 19, 2024
Maribeth Rocks - Maribeth was an amazing guide and we learned much more than if we had done it on our own. I strongly recommend Maribeth, she was one of our favorite guides.
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Chris_o
Mar 15, 2024
Great tour. Great guide! - Our guide Maribeth was excellent. She knew the cemetery inside and out with historical insights. So many stories behind the markers.
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Snp2155
Feb 21, 2024
Great Tour and Tour guide!! Highly recommended! - I had an incredible experience with tour guide Annemarie at Arlington Cemetery! 🌟 She brought history to life with engaging stories and deep insights during the Changing of the Guards. Her passion and knowledge made the tour truly unforgettable. Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Terries525
Feb 19, 2024
Well organized & informative. - Kate was very knowledgeable & engaged everyone in the tour. I would definitely recommend her for this tour. She was mindful of everyone's pace for walking.
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Jannschultz1
Jan 17, 2024
Customized for an Outstanding Experience - We enjoyed an outstanding tour with Leigh to the Arlington National Cemetery. Our small group included Marine Corps and Navy veterans, and Leigh customized the experience to account for their military careers. Through the power of storytelling, Leigh gave us the history of the location as well as insights to the many of the individuals who rest there. Highlights included the solemn Changing of the Guard, the Eternal Flame at JFK's grave and visiting Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Medgar Evers gravesites.
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Mvt2007
Sep 18, 2023
Wonderful, beautifully annecdoted! - Our guide, Donna, was THE BEST! Could tell she loved her job. Informative, added personal insight to our experience. Considerate of our age and physical limits.
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Ron
Aug 18, 2023
Great Tour - This is the very best way to see Arlington. Our guide Maureen brought this sacred place to life. Her knowledge and enthusiasm made the time fly.
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S1428kldebh
Aug 17, 2023
Touring Arlington National Cemetery - My husband and I had a great tour of Arlington National Cemetery with Bess from Babylon. She was friendly, prompt and informative, sharing stories all along the way. We appreciated that she had a direct path to get us to the sites we wanted to see. We were grateful that we didn’t choose to navigate the cemetery on our own. She was able to answer any questions we had. The weather was extremely hot and she found shady spots to share her information with us. We toured at a comfortable pace. The highlight was watching the changing of the guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Recommended!
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Lukerockwell
Jul 28, 2023
Great Tour! - Kate was really great! Wet knowledgeable and made the adventure entertaining and informative. Highly recommend!
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Deborah_d
Apr 18, 2023
Very interesting! Lots of walking!! - My siblings and I just took this tour of Arlington Cemetery. Our guide was "Bess" who was punctual, pleasant, informative, and interesting. We saw most of the major items of interest and learned a lot of interesting facts. My only tiny, I won't call it a complaint, more of a disappointment, was that we spent some valuable time at the start of the tour just sitting on a bench at the visitor's center getting background information. While that was certainly interesting, it used up about 15 minutes or so of our tour time and then we were rushed through the tour and didn't see everything. It would have been better to get going immediately and talk and walk! We weren't able to tour the house and missed one or two interesting graves for lack of time. The tour should probably be extended another 30 minutes. But the cemetery is absolutely beautiful, very moving and interesting. Everyone should visit it at least once in their lifetime!
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