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Arlington Cemetery Walking Tour 2.5 hr

TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10

ExcellentTop 2% in Washington DC

125 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Walk Arlington Cemetery with a guide, witness the Changing of the Guard, and hear the stories behind its historic memorials.

About this tour

Walk through Arlington National Cemetery and encounter the stories behind its solemn landmarks on this 2.5-hour guided tour. Your guide brings the cemetery’s history to life as you visit President John F. Kennedy’s gravesite and learn about the people honored here, from Medal of Honor recipients to service members and their families.

Watch the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and hear about the sentinels who guard it in every kind of weather. Continue to Arlington House, where you can explore the museum and former slave quarters and take in views of Washington, DC. The route also visits the Military Women’s Memorial, with stories of women’s contributions to the armed forces, and explains the symbolism found on military headstones and the traditions surrounding military funerals.

Arlington Cemetery walking tour access includes a licensed guide and an escorted viewing spot for the ceremony. After the guided walk, you can use the optional self-guided audio tour to visit the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial just outside the cemetery. Join the walk to see these landmarks with context and care.

Highlights

  • Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • Hear stories of courage, sacrifice, and military tradition
  • Visit the gravesites of Presidents John F. Kennedy and William H. Taft
  • Admire views of Washington, DC from Arlington House
  • Explore the Military Women's Memorial and learn about women's military service
  • Continue with an optional self-guided audio tour to the Iwo Jima Memorial

What's included

Included

  • Professional, licensed tour guide
  • Entry into Arlington National Cemetery
  • Escort to a viewing spot for the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • Optional self-guided audio tour to the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • The tour departs outside the Arlington Cemetery Welcome Center after security; meet the guide in orange by the benches as you exit into the cemetery
  • The route includes unavoidable stairs and some hills, with a leisurely pace
  • Wheelchairs and non-folding strollers can be accommodated only on private tours

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The guided walking tour lasts about 2.5 hours.

What language is the tour in?

The tour is guided in English.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet your guide outside the Arlington Cemetery Welcome Center after security, by the benches as you exit into the cemetery. Look for a guide wearing orange.

Can wheelchairs or non-folding strollers be accommodated?

Wheelchairs and non-folding strollers can be accommodated only on private tours. The route has unavoidable stairs and some hills.

Is the Iwo Jima Memorial included?

An optional self-guided audio tour provides instructions for the walk to the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial outside the cemetery.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.90 from 125 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 9.1. Top 2% in Washington DC means it ranks in the top 2% of tours in Washington DC by this score.

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