Arlington Cemetery & Changing of Guard Small Group Walking Tour
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A complete tour with a small group that allows time to visit the main sites at a leisurely pace, pay respects, take photos, and watch the full Changing of the Guard Ceremony. We don't just show you the sites on our walking tour; we tell you the stories. -Presidents Kennedy & Taft Memorials - the only two presidents buried here. -Tomb of the Unknown Soldier & Changing of the Guard - learn what it takes to be a sentinel & witness the tradition of guarding the tomb. -Arlington House - visit the Slave Quarters & Museum to learn why Robert E. Lee's house became a military cemetery. -Military Women's Memorial - learn how women have contributed to the American military. Hear the actions of Medal of Honor recipients and understand why family members can be buried here. Learn about military funerals and understand the symbolism on the headstones. At the end, we provide a free self-guided audio tour to the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial just outside the cemetery.
Departure Point
- The tour departs from outside the Arlington Cemetery Welcome Center after security. We are unaffiliated with any desk inside the Visitor Center, so please don't look for us there. Please look for your guide in orange by the benches as you exit the visitor center into the cemetery.
Return Details
- The tour ends outside the Military Women's Memorial, where there are restrooms, and you can explore women's history in the military. This is an easy short walk back to the parking lot and the Arlington Cemetery Metro station.
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Arlington National Cemetery
Entrance at Arlington Memorial Bridge, , Arlington, Virginia
We don't just show you the sites; we tell you the stories. Come along on this family-friendly tour of one of this nation's most sacred grounds.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: John F. Kennedy Grave Site
1 Sheridan Dr, Arlington, Virginia
Pay respect to the Kennedy's: President John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Ted Kennedy and their eldest brother, Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Audie L. Murphy Grave Site
Entrance At Arlington Memorial Bridge, Arlington, Virginia
Here the story of a real "Captain America," Medal of Honor Recipient Audie Murphy and discuss the nearby USS Maine, Space Shuttle Challenger, Space Shuttle Columbia and Iran Rescue Mission Memorials.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
1 Wilson Ave, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia
We will explain the history of the Changing of the Guards, what it takes to be a sentinel and make sure you get one of the best views of this time-honored tradition.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial
Arlington, VA 22211
Honor those lost on the Space Shuttles Challenger, Columbia, and Iran Rescue Mission. "Remember the Maine," and learn where this rallying cry came from while looking at the original ship's mast.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Arlington National Cemetery, , Arlington, Virginia
Head to the top of the hill for a breathtaking view of Washington, DC. We will have time to visit the "Slave Houses" and the Museum briefly to understand how Robert E. Lee's home became Arlington National Cemetery
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Air Force Memorial
1 Air Force Memorial Dr, , Arlington, Virginia
See the Air Force Memorial from a distance from the grounds of Arlington House and learn how Arlington Cemetery is expanding to surround this memorial.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Arlington Blvd. and Meade St, , Arlington, Virginia
We do not walk past Section 60 which often has families and loved ones visiting graves of those killed in action in recent years, but we talk about the enduring legacy of Arlington Cemetery today.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Military Women's Memorial
Arlington National Cemetery, , Arlington, Virginia
We provided a self guided audio tour and map for anyone who would like to take the additional 15 minute walk to visit Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial outside the cemetery. The guide will not join you for this stop. At Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial, you can either continue 10 minutes to Rosslyn Metro or walk back 15 minutes to Arlington Cemetery Visitor Center.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: President William Howard Taft Monument
8573311 Schley Drive, Arlington, VA 22204
We end the tour outside the Military Women's Memorial and museum, where you can learn how women have contributed to the military might of America through the years.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Arlington National Cemetery Section 60
Arlington, VA 22211
The first President to be buried at Arlington Cemetery, President (and Supreme Court Chief Justice) Taft lies here with his wife, Nellie Taft. It is thanks to her efforts we have the famous Cherry Blossom trees.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a walking tour. There are stairs and a few hills; taken at a leisurely pace.
- Licensed, Professional Tour Guide
- Entrance into Arlington National Cemetery
- Self Guided Audio Tour of Iwo Jima USMC Memorial
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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