Arlington Cemetery: Changing of Guard & John F. Kennedy Gravesite
Description
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).
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Itinerary
Start this 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Arlington National Cemetery by meeting your guide inside the Visitor's Center. You and your group will receive an overview of the history of Arlington National Cemetery which includes: • Admission to Arlington Cemetery • Guided Walking Tour of Cemetery • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with Changing of the Guards • Kennedy family grave site including Edward and Robert Kennedy • 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 • Possibility to visit Arlington Memorial Amphitheater (availability depending on day of the week).
See the Tomb of the unknown Soldier during your guided walk through Arlington Cemetery
See John Kennedy's Gravesite
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
Reviews(22)
James made our tour enjoyable despite the extreme heat! He was knowledgeable, engaging, and had a great sense of humor, which kept the experience fun from start to finish. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an informative and entertaining tour.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about your tour experience with us. It also helps other future guests see what we are all about! It is always our goal to give people a tour to remember and we are so happy you thought it was! We love hearing that our guests loved their tour experience. It really makes our day! We strive to make our tours fun and memorable for everyone every time. Hopefully we will see you back with us soon! Malaak.
Great tour by James! He was an amazing historian that knew his facts. Thanks James!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re truly delighted that you had such an enjoyable experience with us. It would be an absolute pleasure to welcome you back again in the near future. Malaak.
It is cheaper to take a trolley bus tour around the cemetery. The guide on the bus was very knowledgable and the pace of the tour was good. Just remember to take some water with you. Unfortunately our guide didn’t show up so this is how I know the on site tour is cheaper
We looked for you we called you and you never answered or showing up
My son and I had a great time, our guide was very knowledgeable, we really learned about a lot of history about some of the people buried there, great experience, will definitely book again!! And will request tge same guide!
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! We're so glad you had a wonderful time and enjoyed the tour. It would be our pleasure to have you join us again in the future! Malaak.
Very informative and saw lots. More for adults than kids but was still able to make it meaningful. Beautiful day.
Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit. We hope your next trip to DC includes another tour with us! Malaak.
James was a wonderful knowledgeable guide of Arlington Cemetery! I learned a lot from him and this was a highlight of my trip!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re truly happy to hear that you had such a great experience with us. It means a lot to know you enjoyed your time exploring DC. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit! Malaak.
NEVER book this tour operator! They called to change our morning Arlington Cemetery to afternoon. I never received confirmation of the time change and called, messaged, and emailed them to make contact for two days. They never responded to any of my requests for contact. Today we arrived an hour early for our tour at the designated meeting spot. No tour guide ever showed up. We never left the meeting spot. Finally we got a message that WE had missed the tour. What a lie! They ghosted us and were not responsive to any of our polite requests for contact before the tour. Hopefully Viator will refund our money for this tour.
we are so sorry for any inconvenience .and after investigation we find out you are the only one waa no show and out other guests are our wetness . also for our record you called us at 2:37 looking for the tour guide and you was saying you waiting there since 13:15 thank you for sharing
We did our tour with James and he was very knowledgeable on everything. He went out of his way to take us to the metro so we would find our way back to our hotel. He took us on the metro so we wouldn’t get lost. He was very hospitable and kind. Thanks James!
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to know that your experience met your expectations. We hope to see you again soon for another great adventure in DC! Malaak.
Request James from Signature tours. He is the living history of this place. Wear comfy shoes. Great!
Thank you for your review, We're really grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us.” We hope to see you again soon. Malaak.
James was our tour guide and he is phenomenal! He is extremely knowledgeable and courteous! The tour was 2 hours but he would have gone longer if he hadn’t had another tour! It was a beautiful day, and Arlington Cemetery is just amazing! There were crowds, but the space is so open and well controlled. We loved it and highly recommend this tour, especially if you get James!!!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear James made such a strong impression with his knowledge and courtesy, and that you had such an enjoyable experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon!
