Day or Night National Mall Bus Tour with Arlington Cemetery Walk
Overview
Step into history on this 2-hour guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery, available in the morning or afternoon. Visit the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy and the Eternal Flame, famously lit by Jacqueline Kennedy in 1967. Witness the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. See Arlington House, the former residence of General Robert E. Lee, and see the JFK family graves. Take in the beauty of all 639 acres of this national landmark.
Your expert local guide will lead you through Arlington Cemetery’s most significant sites, sharing stories, historical context, and fascinating insights that you won’t find on your own.
Optional Upgrade
Enhance your experience with a 3-hour National Mall Bus Tour, stopping at 10+ top DC monuments and memorials, including the White House, U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and more. Choose Morning or Night tour options at checkout to see the monuments in daylight or beautifully illuminated at night.
What's Included
- View the Changing of the Guards and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Upgrade with DC Bus Tour option will stop at sites such as White House, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial
- 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
- View the John K. Kennedy family grave site
- Visit the grave of WWII veteran and movie star, Audie Murphy
- UPGRADE: include a 3-hour guided DC Bus Tour with stops at 10+ Memorials
- 2 hours Guided Walking Tour of Arlington National Cemetery
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Arlington National Cemetery
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
White House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
U.S. Capitol
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended
- The Arlington Cemetery tour is a walking tour and is moderately strenuous. Not recommended for guests with mobility issues or very small children.
- Valid Photo ID is required for all guests 16 and up at Arlington National Cemetery.
- Note: This tour will involve quite a bit of walking for about 2 hours and will require that people be physically fit and wear comfortable shoes. Not well suited for disabled people or people in wheelchair. It's not recommended to carry babies on this tour.
- Animal Policy: We do not allow animals on our tours
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-6766P4
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