Arlington Cemetery: Changing of Guard & John F. Kennedy Gravesite
- Duration2 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryBest Conversion, Cultural Tours
Overview
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).
What's included
Visit the John F. Kennedy family grave site and see the Eternal Flame
View the Changing of the Guard Ceremony and visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Possibility to see Arlington Memorial Amphitheater (available depending on day of week)
See Custis Lee Manor from a distance
View the memorials for the Columbia and Challenger disaster
Visit the grave of WWII veteran and movie star, Audie Murphy
Admission and 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Arlington National Cemetery
What's Not included
Transportation to/from Arlington Cemetery
Gratuities
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: u2022 Admission to Arlington Cemetery u2022 Guided Walking Tour of Cemetery u2022 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with Changing of the Guards u2022 Kennedy family grave site including Edward and Robert Kennedy u2022 See Custis Lee Manor from a distance u2022 Grave of WWII veteran and movie star, Audie Murphy u2022 View the memorials for the Columbia and Challenger disasters u2022 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
Good to know
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.