3 Hour Group Walking Tour of Arlington National Cemetery

US

Highlights

  • Personalized tour from a veteran's perspective
  • Visit President Kennedy's gravesite and eternal flame
  • Explore the historic Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial
  • Pay tribute to the USS Maine Mast Memorial
  • Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Meeting Point

Please look for guide, Eric, at intersection of Memorial Avenue and Eisenhower Drive

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End Point

Please look for guide, Eric, at intersection of Memorial Avenue and Eisenhower Drive

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What to expect

1

John F. Kennedy Grave Site

President Kennedy is one of only two presidents buried at Arlington. The other is William Howard Taft, who died in 1930. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy wanted her husband's gravesite to be widely accessible to the American public. An eternal flame, lit by Mrs. Kennedy, burns from the center of a five-foot circular granite stone at the head of the grave

Duration 36 minutes
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Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial

Arlington House is the historic family residence of Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate Army, and a national memorial in his honor serving as a museum, located in Arlington, Virginia. It is situated in the middle of Arlington National Cemetery, overlooking the Potomac River and the National Mall

Duration 36 minutes
3

Cuban Friendship Urn

The USS Maine Mast Memorial is a memorial honoring those who died aboard the USS Maine on February 15, 1898, after a mysterious explosion destroyed the ship while at anchor in Havana Harbor

Duration 21 minutes
4

Memorial Amphitheater

Memorial Amphitheater is an outdoor amphitheater, exhibit hall, and nonsectarian chapel

Duration 21 minutes
5

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a historic monument dedicated to deceased U.S. service members whose remains have not been identified. Witness the changing of the guard

Duration 66 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Additional information
    Must have government issued identification in order to enter grounds

What our experts say

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    Visit the nearby Arlington House museum.
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    Plan to spend time at the Memorial Amphitheater.
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    Bring a water bottle for the tour.
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    Check out the changing of the guard ceremony.
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    Look for Eric at Memorial Ave & Eisenhower Drive.

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