TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10
Arlington Cemetery Guided Walking Tour 2.5 hr
Top 1% · 2 hrs 30 min · 158 reviews
from $55
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Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour 3 hr
TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10
ExcellentTop 3% in Washington DC
90 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Washington DC
- 3 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Walk 3 miles through Arlington National Cemetery with a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and hear the stories behind its history.
About this tour
Discover Arlington National Cemetery through the stories behind its monuments, traditions, and honored dead. Led by Eric Hommel, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel with 25 years of working knowledge of the cemetery and the wider Washington, DC area, this small-group Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour offers more than dates and names.
Walk about 3 miles over at least 3 hours, with time to take in the setting and ask questions along the way. The tour is interactive and limited to 12 guests, creating room for conversation about the history, military decisions, and people connected to the cemetery. Meet at the Military Women's Memorial, inside the cemetery and 200 yards west of the Visitor Center. A moderate level of fitness is recommended; the route may not suit visitors unable to walk 3 miles in 3 hours or travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
Choose this Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour for a thoughtful, personal perspective on a place of national remembrance, guided by someone who brings experience and context to every stop.
Highlights
- Hear the stories behind the facts from a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel
- Explore Arlington National Cemetery on a three-mile guided walk
- Ask questions and discuss the history and people honored at the cemetery
- Enjoy a small-group experience designed for conversation and reflection
What's included
Included
- All fees and taxes
Ratings on each provider
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5.00 / 5 · 90 reviews
Important information
- The tour covers 3 miles over 3 hours
- Not recommended for visitors unable to walk 3 miles in 3 hours
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
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- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Meet at the Military Women's Memorial inside Arlington National Cemetery, 200 yards west of the Visitor Center
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The walking tour lasts at least 3 hours and covers 3 miles.
How large is the tour group?
The group is limited to 12 guests.
Where does the tour meet?
Meet at the Military Women's Memorial inside Arlington National Cemetery, 200 yards west of the Visitor Center.
Is the tour suitable for visitors with limited mobility?
The tour covers 3 miles in 3 hours and is not recommended for visitors unable to complete that walk.
Who leads the tour?
The guide is Eric Hommel, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel with 25 years of working knowledge of Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, Congress, and Washington, DC.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 90 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.
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 9.1. Top 3% in Washington DC means it ranks in the top 3% of tours in Washington DC by this score.
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