Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour & Changing of the Guards
Overview
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Witness the solemn Changing of the Guard ceremony from a prime viewing spot on this guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery. Beyond the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, you’ll explore the cemetery’s most hallowed grounds, including the JFK Eternal Flame, the USS Maine Memorial, and the grave of WWII hero Audie Murphy. Hear the hidden stories of sacrifice and history that define this sacred American landmark.
Additional Info
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
This is a walking tour, there will be approximately 2 miles of walking and inclines and stairs. Please plan accordingly.
Tour runs rain or shine.
Meeting Address: 1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer, VA 22211, USA Please meet your guide just outside the Welcome Center on the Arlington Cemetery side after you pass through security, next to the benches on the West side.
Your reserved time is the tour start/departure time. All tours depart promptly on time and are unable to wait for late arrivals. Guests should arrive 20 minutes before tour time to pass through security and check in.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Arlington National Cemetery
Meet your guide at the Welcome Center of Arlington National Cemetery 15 minutes before tour departure time.
Arlington National Cemetery
Learn the history of Arlington National Cemetery, visit the Civil War sections, and learn about key figures in American history as you visit their graves.
What‘s Included
View the ceremonial Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns
See notable sites such as the graves of Civil War Soldiers
Professional Guide
Visit some of the cemetery's most important memorials, including the USS Maine Mast Memorial
2-2.5-Hour Arlington Cemetery Guided Walking Tour in Washington DC
Visit the grave of John F. Kennedy, as well as Jackie Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Edward Kennedy
Gratuities
Transportation
Entry to Arlington House
Options
Arlington Cemetery Tour
Private Tour
Private Tour: Private guide will lead your group on a 2.5 hour tour of Arlington Cemetery.
Reviews
2,565 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding, Interesting, Educational-- Highly Recommend!!
Brian F,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had an outstanding, enjoyable, and extremely informative tour with Meg from Unscripted Tours (through Viator). She asked what I was most interested in, and we walked and talked for about 2 hours and 20 minutes. In addition to the "big" sites (Tomb of the Unknown / Changing of the Guard, Memorial Ampitheater), we saw lots of Memorials (Space Shuttles Columbia and Challenger, Civil War Unknowns, USS Maine, Battle of the Bulge, Glenn Miller, War Correspondents, USS Thresher...) and many specific grave sites (Kennedy Family, President Taft, Joe Louis, 6 or 8 Supreme Court Justices, Audie Murphy, Pierre L'Enfant, Claire Chennault, Montgomery Meigs, Jimmy Dolittle, Lee Marvin...). Meg had a great number of fun, interesting, and insightful comments and stories on the history and design of the cemetery and the specific sights. I learned a great deal! I had expressed interest in walking over to the Marine Corps Memorial, so she organized our tour such that we ended on that side of the grounds. It was an excellent experience, very worthwhile, and it was all I had hoped for. I heartily recommend it.
Great tour with a Great guide
terrichand1,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The early morning tour was very cold, but it didn’t matter because we so enjoyed our trip with Skye. She was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and always willing to accommodate our thirst for knowledge. We would recommend her tour to anyone interested in knowing many of the details about our national history as a matter of fact we will definitely be contacting her when we return to the area. Thank you, Skye for a great tour!
Wonderful experience
Daniel A,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a pleasure to experience and know more about the historic facts about the cemetery and Christina my tour guide was exceptionally helpful and know all about it, i do recommend her shes very lovely and knowledgeable about her works.
Meg was awesome
Q681VVjamesr,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Meg was great, it was raining and cold but she was super pleasant and a wealth of knowledge, she was not in a rush she took her time despite the rain she made sure the tour was great, I would recommend this tour to all my friends and family who travel to DC.
Thank you!
marydQ1011VM,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour with an incredibly knowledgeable and kind guide. My siblings and I took this tour to better prepare for and understand my father’s internment at Arlington the following day, and it made a meaningful difference. We learned so much, and it added depth and context to an already emotional experience. We were very grateful to have taken the tour in advance. Thank you for such a thoughtful and respectful experience.
Great tour guide
Julien H,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Skye was really a great tour guide! Super knowledgable, interesting, and fun. We learnt a lot. We highly recommend her.
Fantastic Tour of Arlington National Cemetery
barrysV1656GI,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Meg with Unscripted Tours was a fabulous guide for our tour of Arlington National Cemetery. She was knowledgeable, personable, and exuded enthusiasm. I highly recommend the tour, because the sheer size of the cemetery makes touring on your own quite challenging.
Great history tour and knowledge
LukeB10001,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jim G was a great experienced guide having worked at the cemetary and with personal history - saved a lot of time on the tour with great insights and history.
Excellent, well-organized tour with Derrick
Konomi T,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Derrick was an exceptionally knowledgeable, enthusiastic and friendly tour guide. We highly recommend this tour when visiting this very large, memorable cemetery for the first time.
Historical Significance
Dustin B,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a somber experience and historically enlightening for the entire family. We were there in the morning in December so we bundled up. Did a lot of walking around the grounds with a 10 & 6 yr old, right at their limits. Our guide Derrick was Great. He made sure to highlight the history of our war vets, all while ensuring we paid the utmost respect. Would highly recommend.
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