Private Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour with Changing of the Guards | 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes

11 Reviews | Washington DC
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Private Tour of Arlington
2 Adults x $450.00
$900.00
Approx Total
$900.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Overview

Join an expert guide on a private walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery. Learn the history of Arlington National Cemetery, from its days as a plantation, then military outpost during the Civil War, and how it became the cemetery it is today. Visit the graves of key figures in history and learn their stories, including decorated veterans, Presidents, and US Supreme Court Justices. Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns and learn the history of the Tomb of the Unknowns and what it takes to become a guard for the tomb. See more on your visit than most, as you explore areas of the cemetery often missed including some of the original Civil War graves, the Nurses section, and more!

Meeting points

Meet your guide just outside the visitor’s center on the cemetery side after you pass through security.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • N/A

    Our expert guide will meet you at the welcome center and lead you through the nation's most famous and honored cemetery while discussing its history and pointing out key figures in history, including Supreme Court Justices, Presidents, Generals, and Admirals.

    30 minutes

  • Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial (Pass By)

    NOTE: Arlington House is closed for renovations with an estimated opening date of January, 2020. During such time, entry to the house is not available.

  • N/A

    Learn about the USS Maine and the start of the Spanish American War as you visit the USS Maine Memorial, the Spanish American War Memorial, and the nearby graves of the servicemen from the Maine.

    10 minutes

  • John F. Kennedy Grave Site

    Pay your respects to a fallen president at John F Kennedy's memorial gravesite and see the eternal flame burning in his honor.

    10 minutes

  • The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    Learn the history and significance of the Tomb of the Unknowns and of the soldiers who guard the Tomb, then view one of the country's most honored ceremonies with the Changing of the Guard.

    30 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Passport or US Government ID required for entry to Arlington National Cemetery for all travelers over 16

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.9

11 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 10 reviews with 5 stars

Private Tour Well Worth It!

Published on Jan, 2025

Tony was an excellent tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly and professional. He made sure that we visited the most interesting locations in the National Cemetery and provided excellent commentary along the way. The Changing of the Guard was so moving and Tony made sure we arrived at the right time and had the best view. This private tour was well worth the money and my family would definitely recommend Tony as a guide.

Best tour and tour guide!!

Published on Jul, 2024

This was an incredible experience. Derrick was the best guide. He’s so knowledgeable and he’s both a history buff and a history major. He brought many stories to the walk and showed us things I can’t imagine you get from a bus tour. He encouraged questions and our group was the wiser for it. Derrick is very personable and relatable. Can’t say enough blood things about Derrick and this tour.

Highly recommend this informative tour

Published on Mar, 2024

Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the cemetery and stories behind so many great service men/women. He even gave us a great recommendation on where to stand to see the changing of the guards (at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier) so we could easily watch. It was a fantastic experience and highly recommend. There are bus tours you can take but I really felt this was more informative as we stopped and really enjoyed the beauty and tranquility of the cemetery. I would highly recommend this tour to fully capture the history and significance of our fallen soldiers' resting place.

Walking Arlington was great!

Published on Apr, 2023

We had a great experience on our tour with Jim. He told interesting stories that you likely won’t find in a tour guide or book. Thank you!

A fascinating walking through History

Published on Jan, 2023

Our guide, Jim, clearly loves his subjects and deeply honours Arlington. He weaves intriguing facts into the history of many markers and monuments in a comfortable and personal narrative. Given his family connection to so many of the figures resting in Arlington, the guy is literally a walking museum. He was generous with his time and his stories, and our tour was one of the best of many we’ve had on our trip. A ‘best rating’ from us.

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