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Arlington Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards 3 hr

TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10

ExcellentTop 5% in Washington DC

95 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Arlington’s memorials with a historian, visit Kennedy’s grave, and watch the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

About this tour

Walk through Arlington National Cemetery with a historian who brings its stories into focus. This three-hour Arlington Cemetery Walking Tour visits memorials and gravesites honoring service members, public figures, and influential Americans.

See the grave of President John F. Kennedy and the Eternal Flame, along with the graves of Jackie, Robert, and Edward Kennedy. Visit the USS Maine Mast Memorial and other notable gravesites, including those of Audie Murphy, Joe Louis, Maureen O’Hara, and Abner Doubleday. At the Tomb of the Unknowns, watch the ceremonial Changing of the Guard from a prime viewing spot. The route also explores Arlington House and its grounds, where sweeping views of Washington, D.C., offer a memorable perspective on the capital.

With a live English-speaking guide, the Arlington Cemetery Walking Tour connects landmark sights with the people and history behind them. Meet inside the visitor center at the bugler statue, then discover Arlington’s most meaningful places on foot.

Highlights

  • Watch the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns
  • Pay respects at John F. Kennedy’s grave and Eternal Flame
  • Explore Arlington House and take in views of Washington, D.C.
  • Visit the USS Maine Mast Memorial and notable gravesites

What's included

Included

  • 3-hour guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery
  • Visit to Arlington House and its grounds
  • Visits to the USS Maine Mast Memorial, Kennedy family graves, and other notable gravesites
  • Viewing of the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns

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Important information

  • Meet inside the visitor center at the bugler statue; look for a guide wearing a black History Nerd hat
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • Public transportation is available nearby

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.99 from 95 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator 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 9.0. Top 5% in Washington DC means it ranks in the top 5% of tours in Washington DC by this score.

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