Arlington Cemetery: Changing of Guard & John F. Kennedy Gravesite
Overview
Enjoy a 2-Hour Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour.
Start with a visit to the John F. Kennedy gravesite, where you’ll see the Eternal Flame, lit by Jacqueline Kennedy more than 50 years ago in honor of the late president. Learn about JFK’s legacy, the significance of the gravesite, and its place within Arlington’s history.
Tour concludes at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony, a solemn, precisely executed ceremony honoring America’s fallen service members whose identities remain unknown.
Tour Highlights:
• Admission to Arlington Cemetery
• 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Cemetery
• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with Changing of the Guards
• John F. Kennedy family grave site
• See Custis Lee Manor from a distance
• Grave of WWII veteran and movie star, Audie Murphy
• View the memorials for the Columbia and Challenger disasters
• Arlington Memorial Amphitheater (availability depending on day of the week).
What's Included
- Visit the John F. Kennedy family grave site and see the Eternal Flame
- View the Changing of the Guard Ceremony and visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Possibility to see Arlington Memorial Amphitheater (available depending on day of week)
- See Custis Lee Manor from a distance
- View the memorials for the Columbia and Challenger disaster
- Visit the grave of WWII veteran and movie star, Audie Murphy
- Admission and 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Arlington National Cemetery
- Transportation to/from Arlington Cemetery
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Arlington
VA, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Arlington National Cemetery
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Note for guests with mobility issues or young children/strollers: the walking conditions at Arlington Cemetery are steep and challenging to manage in limited tour time.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Transportation not provided to/from the cemetery. Entirety of tour is walking.
- Must bring valid Photo ID on day of travel
- Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Activity code: C-6766ARLPLUS
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