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

3 Hours Round trip from Washington Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Learn the history of Arlington National Cemetery
  • 02 See the graves of famous figures, including the Kennedy brothers, President Taft, and Pierre L'Enfant
  • 03 Experience the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • 04 Visit Arlington House and enjoy magnificent views of Washington, DC

Explore Arlington National Cemetery on a 3-hour tour that brings its history and patriotic landmarks to life. Visit Justice Hill, the graves of John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Ted Kennedy, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington House, and the Women in Military Service Memorial, along with other notable sites. Time permitting, you may also travel by METRO to the September 11 Pentagon Memorial and see the Air Force Memorial or the Marine (Iwo Jima) Memorial.

See the mast of the Maine and experience the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Washington D.C., Arlington (Virginia)
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arlington National Cemetery and Patriotic Memorials

  • Begin at the Visitors Center, where we will discuss the history of Arlington National Cemetery.
  • Visit Justice Hill and the graves of John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Ted Kennedy.
  • See the mast of the Maine and experience the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
  • Go to Arlington House, the home of Robert E. Lee, and enjoy the magnificent view of Washington, DC.
  • Visit famous graves, including those of President Taft and Robert Lincoln.
  • End at the Women in the Military Service Memorial and Museum. Time and interest permitting, we could take the METRO to the Pentagon to see the September 11 Pentagon Memorial and the Air Force Memorial, or walk over to the Marine (Iwo Jima) Memorial.
Arlington National Cemetery, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington House, Women in Military Service Memorial

Where this trip takes you

Arlington National Cemetery, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington House, Women in Military Service Memorial

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guide commentary

What's Not Included

  • Transportation around the cemetery, if needed

What to bring

  • Water
  • Walking shoes
  • Weather-related items: sunscreen, umbrella, etc.

Know before you go

  • Must be fully vaccinated.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arlington Cemetery Visitors Center
Tour start
Washington, DC, USA
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Washington.

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