Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Overview
Available languages
45 minutes
Mobile ticket
Experience one of the country’s most famous cemeteries at your own pace on this hop-on hop-off trolley tour of Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC. Visit the most notable graves and memorials and learn about the cemetery’s history from an onboard guide. Hop off at 7 stops to explore at your leisure. Stops include the JFK Gravesite/Eternal Flame, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, US Coast Guard Memorial, IWO Jima Memorial (outside gate) and the Arlington House.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Strollers are allowed on the trolley if they are collapsible
Wheelchair accessible; please advise at time of booking if a wheelchair-accessible trolley is required
Arlington National Cemetery requires a 100% ID Check with no exceptions. All US guest must provide a State or Government Issued picture ID. Visitors 16 and 17 may present a valid school ID. All foreign guest must present a PASSPORT. Foreign ID Cards will not be accepted. US State or Government issued picture ID or PASSPORTS ONLY can be used for entry into Arlington National Cemetery.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Duration:45 minutes
Operating Schedule:Duration of Tour: 45 minutes Open Daily 8:30am-4:00pm. Last tour departs at 4:00pm;
John J Pershing Gravesite
Memorial Amphitheater & Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
ORD & Weitzel Gate (IWO JIMA Memorial)
Section 60 / Colin Powell Gravesite (weekend only)
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Transport by hop-on hop-off trolley for one loop around Arlington cemetery
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Options
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Reviews
744 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Moving and Peaceful
Foodange,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On our last day in DC we took the tour, which was great value for money. Really knowledgeable drivers, shame so many of the stops were out of bounds because of funerals but it is a cemetery after all. Very moving seeing all the white gravestones in a row. Interesting to learn that they’ve stopped people showing off with enormous mausoleum type headstones. Saw the changing of the guard at the Memorial Amphitheater; it really was pure theatre! Moving memorials to US space disasters too. Learned a lot, didn’t realise that Robert E Lee lived here.
Aussie Traveller
brimble5,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very humbling experience to see all the graves. American's do honour their service personnel. The talks were great. The changing of the guard was interesting to watch. Respect shown by those watching was appreciated. Well worth paying for the Hop on Hop off as it is a big area to cover & was fairly hot & humid when we went.
Arlington Experience
Christine P,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Interesting and moving experience. Well worth the time and the saved steps with the trolley. We would highly recommend.
Arlington trolley bus tour
Graham B,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Trolley bus around the cemetery with driver explaining every part. Stop get off and explore then board the next bus to go further on. There's more to Arlington than the graves.
Great tour
Robert H,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Robert, was extremely knowledgable about the area and entertained us with tons of facts, stories, jokes and information. He was really prompt and kept us updated while pointing out different areas of interest and we learned things we never knew.
Must see with respect
Met812,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This is not just a cemetery. There is alot of history and story in this site. I definitely recommend getting a trolley ticket, as it will help you navigate the cemetery so you can see everything. The conductors point out sites and provide alot of information. You can walk the site however you may miss out on some significant sites. Definitely must see is the changing of the guard at the unknown soldiers tombs. Arlington House has amazing views of the city, a photographer's dream. The house is also open to look through to see how the original owners would have decorated the rooms. The cemetery is still a working cemetery so a level of respect is required especially if you do see a military funeral.
Decent experience despite weather.
debrasK1615JG,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The very cold windy weather was the problem! The tour and staff and drivers were just fine. Sometimes the narrator kind of mumbled (he sounded bored).
Comfortable Convenient...
Connie B,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Comfortable Convenient informative Russell was great he made it personal and offered silk poppies at the end
Great additon to an Arlington visit
terril674,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to visit the sites at Arlington National Cemetery and save yourself lots of hills to hike to the areas. Highly recommend this tour. The guides were very informative as well on the trolley
Arlington National...
Merlin S,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Arlington National Cemetery is definitely one to visit in Washington DC. We seen the changing of the guards at the tomb of the unknown soldier. Very moving ! the tour guide did an excellent job explaining the history and some of the notables buried there..
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