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Arlington Cemetery Walking Tour 2.5 hr

TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10

Very goodTop 8% in Washington DC

186 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

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

Explore Arlington National Cemetery on a 2.5-hour guided walk, with a maximum of 12 guests and stories of notable residents.

About this tour

Walk among the memorials and quiet pathways of Arlington National Cemetery on a 2.5-hour guided visit. With a maximum of 12 guests, this semi-private Arlington Cemetery walking tour offers an intimate setting to hear the stories behind the graves of notable men and women laid to rest here.

Follow your professional guide through the cemetery and learn about its permanent residents while taking in its most famous highlights. The tour runs rain or shine, so come prepared for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. The route may change during national celebrations, and security measures can limit access inside some attractions. Meet inside the Welcome Center, after security, beside the statue of the soldier with the bugler.

Discover the history and people that make Arlington a place of national remembrance. Join this Arlington Cemetery walking tour for a thoughtful, small-group experience.

Highlights

  • Walk through Arlington National Cemetery with a professional guide
  • Learn about notable men and women buried at the cemetery
  • See the cemetery’s highlights on an intimate small-group tour

What's included

Included

  • Semi-private walking tour
  • Professional tour guide
  • Tour operates rain or shine

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities, optional

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Important information

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • A minimum of 3 guests is required; if the tour cannot run, you will be offered another date or a full refund
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  • Meet inside the Welcome Center, after security, next to the statue of the soldier with the bugler
  • The route may change during national celebrations; no refunds or discounts are offered for alternative routes
  • Large bags and suitcases are not allowed
  • Comfortable shoes, water, an umbrella, and a summer hat are recommended
  • Some attractions may not be accessible from the inside due to security measures

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The walking tour lasts 2.5 hours.

What is the maximum group size?

The semi-private tour is limited to 12 guests.

Does the tour run in bad weather?

Yes. The tour operates rain or shine.

What happens if the minimum group size is not met?

At least 3 guests are required. If the tour cannot run, you will be offered another date or a full refund.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet inside the Welcome Center, after security, next to the statue of the soldier with the bugler.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.95 on Viator and 4.79 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Washington DC
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.7. Top 8% in Washington DC means it ranks in the top 8% of tours in Washington DC by this score.

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