United States of America · Monuments

2-Hour Arlington National Cemetery Tour with Changing of the Guard

2 Hours Round trip from Arlington Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the Eternal Flame at John F. Kennedy's gravesite
02 Visit Audie Murphy's grave, honoring the most decorated American combat soldier of World War II
03 Pay respects at the USS Maine gravesite and the Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial
04 Witness the elaborate Changing of the Guard and Wreath Laying Ceremony

Pay your respects to those who dedicated their lives to defending the ideals of their nation on this tour of Arlington National Cemetery. See the Eternal Flame at John F. Kennedy's gravesite, visit other notable memorials and graves, and witness the moving Changing of the Guard ceremony. Along the way, learn about the history of this iconic cemetery from your guide.

Pay your respects to those who dedicated their lives to defending the ideals of their nation on this tour of Arlington National Cemetery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Arlington (Virginia)

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arlington National Cemetery Highlights Tour

7:45 am - Meet your guide at the gate of the Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Center.
8:30 am - As you make your way to the gravesites, get acquainted with the history of this cemetery. Visit the following notable sites:
- The Eternal Flame at John F. Kennedy's gravesite.
- Audie Murphy's gravesite, honoring the most decorated American combat soldier in the Second World War.
- The USS Maine gravesite, honoring those who died aboard USS Maine (ACR-1) in 1898.
- The Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial, dedicated to the crew members of the shuttle Challenger, which collapsed a few seconds after launch.
9:00 am - Witness the elaborate ritual of the Changing of the Guard and the Wreath Laying Ceremony.
10:00 am - Return to the Visitor Center; the trip concludes.