Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour

A once in a lifetime experience

Highlights include:

• Witness the solemn precision of the Changing of the Guard Ceremony

• Pay your respects at the John F. Kennedy gravesite and Eternal Flame

• See the memorials honoring the crews of Space Shuttles Columbia and Challenger

• View the towering USS Maine Memorial and historic Civil War sections

• Secure a prime view spot for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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Join an expert guide on a guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery. Learn the history of Arlington National Cemetery, from its days as a plantation, then military outpost during the Civil War, and how it became the cemetery it is today.

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Visit the graves of key figures in history and learn their stories, including decorated veterans, Presidents, and US Supreme Court Justices.

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Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns and learn the history of the Tomb of the Unknowns and what it takes to become a guard for the tomb.

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See more on your visit than most, as you explore areas of the cemetery often missed including some of the original Civil War graves, the Nurses section, and more!

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Things to know:

• There is roughly 2 miles of walking with some inclines involved. Please dress accordingly

• Umbrellas recommended (great for rain or to escape the sun)

• This tour runs rain or 

• Reservations required

• Meet your guide at the Arlington National Cemetery Visitors CenterWitness the solemn precision of the Changing of the Guard ceremony