Arlington Cemetery with Changing of Guard & John F. Kennedy Grave
Overview
Explore Arlington National Cemetery on a 2-hour guided walking tour that focuses on the site’s most important landmarks, traditions, and stories. Tour includes a guided visit to the John F. Kennedy gravesite, where you’ll see the Eternal Flame, lit by Jacqueline Kennedy in 1967. Next, walk through the cemetery grounds as your guide shares the 150-year history of Arlington, from its Civil War origins to its role today as the nation’s honored military cemetery. Tour concludes at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where you’ll witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
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
• Visit Arlington Memorial Amphitheater (availability depending on day of the week)
What's Included
- Admission to Arlington National Cemetery
- Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and witness the Changing of the Guards Ceremony
- See Custis-Lee Mansion from a distance, the old home of Robert E. Lee
- Possibility to see Arlington Memorial Amphitheater (available depending on day of week)
- View the memorials for the Columbia and Challenger disaster
- View the John F. Kennedy family grave site, and the Eternal Flame lit by Jacqueline Kennedy in 1967
- Visit the grave of WWII veteran and movie star, Audie Murphy
- 2-hour Walking Tour of Arlington Cemetery with Guide
- Transportation to/from Arlington Cemetery
Meeting Location
Arlington
VA 22209, 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
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Admission Ticket Free
John F. Kennedy Grave Site
20 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
- 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.
- Transportation not provided to/from the cemetery. Entirety of tour is walking.
- Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Washington DC customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Admission to Arlington National Cemetery.
- Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and witness the Changing of the Guards Ceremony.
- See Custis-Lee Mansion from a distance, the old home of Robert E. Lee.
- Possibility to see Arlington Memorial Amphitheater (available depending on day of week).
- View the memorials for the Columbia and Challenger disaster.
- View the John F. Kennedy family grave site, and the Eternal Flame lit by Jacqueline Kennedy in 1967.
- Visit the grave of WWII veteran and movie star, Audie Murphy.
- 2-hour Walking Tour of Arlington Cemetery with Guide.
- Transportation to/from Arlington Cemetery.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Arlington Cemetery with Changing of Guard & John F. Kennedy Grave is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Transportation not provided to/from the cemetery. Entirety of tour is walking.
- Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Admission to Arlington National Cemetery
- Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and witness the Changing of the Guards Ceremony
- See Custis-Lee Mansion from a distance, the old home of Robert E. Lee
- Possibility to see Arlington Memorial Amphitheater (available depending on day of week)
- View the memorials for the Columbia and Challenger disaster
- View the John F. Kennedy family grave site, and the Eternal Flame lit by Jacqueline Kennedy in 1967
- Visit the grave of WWII veteran and movie star, Audie Murphy
- 2-hour Walking Tour of Arlington Cemetery with Guide
- Transportation to/from Arlington Cemetery
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Transportation not provided to/from the cemetery. Entirety of tour is walking.
- Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
