Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour with Changing of the Guard Ceremony
by Unscripted Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$138Overview
This two to two-and-a-half-hour walking tour in Washington DC offers a close view of the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The guide leads the group through Arlington National Cemetery’s important sites, including the Civil War grave sections and memorials such as the USS Maine Mast Memorial. Visitors also see the graves of prominent figures like John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Edward Kennedy. The tour begins with a meeting at the Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center, followed by a detailed visit to the cemetery grounds where the guide shares historical information about key individuals buried there. The group then watches the formal Changing of the Guard ceremony, which is performed by the US Army 3rd Infantry. The final stop is at the Kennedy family gravesite. Participants should be prepared for about two miles of walking on paths that include inclines and stairs. The tour runs in all weather conditions but does not include transportation or entry to Arlington House. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Arlington National Cemetery
Meet the guide 15 minutes before the tour starts at the Welcome Center of Arlington National Cemetery.
15 min
Arlington National Cemetery
Explore the history of Arlington National Cemetery, including the Civil War sections and graves of significant American historical figures.
90 min
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony performed by the US Army 3rd Infantry at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a formal and precise ritual.
20 min
President John F. Kennedy Gravesite
Visit the graves of John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Edward Kennedy.
Meeting point
Meet your guide just outside the visitor’s center on the cemetery side after you pass through security. Your guide will be wearing a blue name tag.
End point
Meet your guide just outside the visitor’s center on the cemetery side after you pass through security. Your guide will be wearing a blue name tag.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour with Changing of the Guard Ceremony
by Unscripted Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$138Overview
This two to two-and-a-half-hour walking tour in Washington DC offers a close view of the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The guide leads the group through Arlington National Cemetery’s important sites, including the Civil War grave sections and memorials such as the USS Maine Mast Memorial. Visitors also see the graves of prominent figures like John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Edward Kennedy. The tour begins with a meeting at the Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center, followed by a detailed visit to the cemetery grounds where the guide shares historical information about key individuals buried there. The group then watches the formal Changing of the Guard ceremony, which is performed by the US Army 3rd Infantry. The final stop is at the Kennedy family gravesite. Participants should be prepared for about two miles of walking on paths that include inclines and stairs. The tour runs in all weather conditions but does not include transportation or entry to Arlington House. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Arlington National Cemetery
Meet the guide 15 minutes before the tour starts at the Welcome Center of Arlington National Cemetery.
15 min
Arlington National Cemetery
Explore the history of Arlington National Cemetery, including the Civil War sections and graves of significant American historical figures.
90 min
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony performed by the US Army 3rd Infantry at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a formal and precise ritual.
20 min
President John F. Kennedy Gravesite
Visit the graves of John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Edward Kennedy.
Meeting point
Meet your guide just outside the visitor’s center on the cemetery side after you pass through security. Your guide will be wearing a blue name tag.
End point
Meet your guide just outside the visitor’s center on the cemetery side after you pass through security. Your guide will be wearing a blue name tag.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.