Arlington National Cemetery Private Tour Changing of the Guard 3 hr

Discover the history and traditions of Arlington National Cemetery on a private guided visit shaped around the stories behind this national shrine. Just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., the cemetery is the final resting place of more than 400,000 service members and their families. This 180-minute Arlington National Cemetery Private Tour offers a thoughtful way to explore its grounds with an expert guide.

See the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and witness the Changing of the Guard, a precise ceremony honoring the nation’s unidentified fallen. Visit the John F. Kennedy gravesite, marked by the Eternal Flame, and hear about the cemetery’s Civil War origins and its connection to Robert E. Lee’s former estate. Your guide provides context on the landscape, symbolism, and customs, while the private format allows time to reflect and engage with the sites at a comfortable pace.

The grounds include significant hills, so plan for a moderate level of physical activity. Meet your guide near the restroom building, then spend three hours discovering the stories that give this place its meaning. Choose this Arlington National Cemetery Private Tour for a personal, guided perspective on one of the country’s most significant memorial landscapes.