This guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery includes the Changing of the Guards ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns, with the group positioned for a clear view. It then continues to notable gravesites and memorials across the cemetery, including the resting places of John F. Kennedy and war heroes such as Audie Murphy, with commentary on the history of this sacred ground. The tour also passes near the former home of Robert E. Lee. The group is limited to 15 for a personal setting, and the operator notes it runs several times throughout the day to fit your schedule.
This is a walking tour of a single, solemn place rather than a city overview. The route is timed to put the group in position for the Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns, then continues on foot to notable gravesites and memorials with commentary on the cemetery's history. Being on foot is the point here, since Arlington is a place you take slowly.
It suits people who want to give this ground real attention and who are comfortable walking outdoors across uneven, hilly terrain. It is not the pick if you are after a broad monuments-and-museums sampler, since it stays inside the cemetery. The cap of fifteen keeps the group small enough to hear the guide clearly, and the operator's note that it runs several times a day gives you room to fit it around the rest of a Washington itinerary.
Questions people ask
Do we see the Changing of the Guards?
Yes. The tour is arranged so the group is positioned for a clear view of the Changing of the Guards ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
How big is the group and when does it run?
The group is limited to 15 people for a more personal setting, and the operator notes it runs several times throughout the day so you can fit it to your schedule.
Is there a lot of walking?
It is a walking tour across the cemetery to gravesites and memorials, so wear comfortable shoes and expect to be on your feet outdoors.
