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Arlington Cemetery Changing of the Guards Walking Tour

TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10

Very goodTop 13% in Washington DC

2,891 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Watch the Changing of the Guards and explore Arlington Cemetery’s history, memorials, and notable graves on a guided walking tour.

About this tour

Stand close to the solemn Changing of the Guards ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns on this guided Arlington Cemetery walking tour. As sentinels keep watch, your guide shares the history of the tomb and the soldiers who guard it day and night.

Walk through Arlington National Cemetery and trace its story from the Civil War to the present. Along the way, visit the graves of John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Edward Kennedy, and see the USS Maine Mast Memorial and other important sites. The tour also brings the cemetery’s history to life through stories of sacrifice and remembrance, including the grave of World War II hero Audie Murphy.

This 2–2.5-hour Arlington Cemetery walking tour covers about 2 miles, with inclines and stairs. Arrive early to clear security before the tour begins. Choose this Arlington Cemetery Changing of the Guards tour for a thoughtful, guided look at one of the nation’s most significant memorial landscapes.

Highlights

  • Watch the Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns
  • Visit the graves of John F. Kennedy and other Kennedy family members
  • Explore the USS Maine Mast Memorial and other notable sites
  • Hear stories spanning Arlington’s history from the Civil War to today

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide
  • 2–2.5-hour guided walking tour of Arlington Cemetery
  • Visit to the Changing of the Guards ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns
  • Visits to notable cemetery sites and memorials

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Transportation
  • Entry to Arlington House

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Important information

  • Meet at 1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer, VA 22211, just outside the Welcome Center on the cemetery side after security, near the benches on the west side
  • Arrive 20 minutes early to pass through security and check in; tours depart promptly and cannot wait for late arrivals
  • Expect approximately 2 miles of walking, including inclines and stairs; moderate fitness is recommended
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Tour runs rain or shine
  • Service animals are allowed; public transportation is available nearby

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.89 on Viator and 4.90 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.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.3. Top 13% in Washington DC means it ranks in the top 13% of tours in Washington DC by this score.

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