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Veteran-led Arlington National Cemetery Tours

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Overview

Vigilance Tours is unlike other tours

With 25 years of working knowledge of Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, Congress, and DC – Eric Hommel (Lt Col, USAF (retired)) is the only Cemetery guide who goes beyond the facts and figures and discusses the stories behind the facts and figures

The tour is interactive – by getting to know you, Eric strives to make the tour meaningful while maintaining the reverence of Arlington National Cemetery

In order to get to know each other, we limit the size of the tour group to a max of 12 visitors

No subject is totally off limits – Eric is happy to discuss most topics (history, politics, military decisions, treatment of veterans, etc.) defining those interred at Arlington National Cemetery

We will not rush you; the tour is scheduled for at least 3 hours, if you have less than 3 hours to visit the Cemetery we recommend shorter tours with other companies

Eric is the author of: THE LOSING GAME: HOW TO LOSE A WAR AND FAIL VETERANS (Amazon)

What's Included

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    Meeting Location

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    Memorial Avenue
    Fort Myer, VA 2221, USA

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    What To Expect

    Military Women's Memorial

    The leading memorial and education center honoring the commitment, contributions and experiences of Servicewoman.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    John F. Kennedy Grave Site

    The gravesite of the 35th President of the United States
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    25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial

    A place of study and contemplation of the meaning of some of the most difficult aspects of American history
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial

    Memorial to all seven crew members lost to an explosion on January 28, 1986 — including high school teacher Christa McAuliffe, who had been selected from among more than 11,000 applicants to become the first teacher in space.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    Changing of the Guard
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    50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for visitors unable to walk 3 miles in 3 hours
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • 3 hour walking tour covering 3 miles

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Veteran-led Arlington National Cemetery Tours?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Service animals allowed
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    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • 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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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