Veteran-Led Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour
Description
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)
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The leading memorial and education center honoring the commitment, contributions and experiences of Servicewoman.
The gravesite of the 35th President of the United States
A place of study and contemplation of the meaning of some of the most difficult aspects of American history
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.
Changing of the Guard
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 3 hour walking tour covering 3 miles
- Small group tour not to exceed 12 guests
- Not recommended for visitors unable to walk 3 miles in 3 hours
Reviews(83)
Eric was informative, entertaining and truly loves what he is doing. We had an incredible experience!
We have travelled the World and been on many tours. Eric has a wealth of knowledge and shared insight during our tour that really made a trip to Arlington National Cemetary meaningful We would rate this as one of the best tours we have been on But be aware..it has a lot of walking some of which is uphill
Eric was an outstanding guide on our tour of Arlington National Cemetery. His knowledge of the cemetery’s history, the significance of the memorials, and the stories of those laid to rest there made the experience incredibly meaningful. He was engaging, respectful, and answered every question with patience and insight. Eric’s passion for history and his professionalism made this tour unforgettable. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting Arlington and wanting a deeper understanding of this remarkable place.
Eric was friendly, informative, helpful and made me feel very welcome and comfortable. His knowledge is incredible. Highly recommend
Eric is an outstanding guide. We toured with our 11 year old grandson and he enjoyed the tour as much as we did. Eric has a wealth of knowledge and answered our grandson’s numerous questions. It was a fantastic way to spend the afternoon learning about Arlington and those who gave their lives for our freedom. I highly recommend this tour!
Eric was an awesome tour guide! He was so engaging and had a lots of interesting stories about Arlington cemetery and the history of it. I would definitely recommend this tour to every one.
Extremely informative. Lots of time to ask questions. Led by a veteran who shares in depth stories of history. Highly recommend
We had a wonderful experience on our private tour with Eric. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. We were able to ask him many questions and go at our own pace. We learned so much from him! Eric has an amazing background and a great guy. He was also very responsive, communicative. This tour exceeded our expectations- definitely a highlight of our DC trip. Highly recommend this tour!!
Our tour started by meeting Eric, who was kind enough to bring along an umbrella because the day was rainy. The experience with him is something we could not have asked to be any better. He was knowledgeable. He cared deeply about the history and the people interred at Arlington. Our tour was supposed to end at noon - he asked us if we would like to keep going and we did not break until nearly 2 PM to ensure we covered all of the folks Eric wanted to introduce us to. Eric is very clearly a man with a very rich résumé himself and showed utmost reverence for those whose final resting place was at Arlington. The overarching theme of his tour was that “war is easy, peace is hard.” We could not have asked for a better tour guide for our first time through Arlington National Cemetery. Five stars.
Absolutely amazing experience!!! Eric was wonderful and his military experience and detailed knowledge of Arlington made this such a unique experience for our family. He was fabulous with our two children and answered all of their questions (of which they had many!) One of the best guided tours our family has ever been on. I highly recommend Eric as you will not be disappointed!
