Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard - Semi-private Tour | 2 hours 30 minutes

98 Reviews | Washington DC
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UPGRADE AS PRIVATE TOUR
2 Adults x $519.40
$1,038.80
Approx Total
$1,038.80
Private Guide Just For You: Private Walking Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours; Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
10am Semi-Private Walking Tour
2 Adults x $51.94
$103.88
Approx Total
$103.88
"Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Semi-Private Walking Tour
  • Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
  • Duration 2.5 Hours
  • Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests Maximum
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Hotel pickup or drop-off
  • Gratuities (optional)

Overview

On this intimate 2.5 hour semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery, you’ll learn about the graves of the famous men and women buried here. By the end of this tour, you’ll be familiar with many of the permanent residents of the most famous cemetery in the whole United States.

Meeting points

Please meet by the gates near the welcome center.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Arlington National Cemetery

    A sobering reminder of the realities of war, the Arlington National Cemetery is a beautiful tribute to over 400,000 service members and their families buried there. Learn about the more famous tombs, like that of President John F. Kennedy. We’ll even explore a few surprising graves, like that of famed boxer Joe Louis. The cemetery is even home to memorials commemorating the disasters of space shuttles Columbia and Challenger. Along with a few carefully selected residents like Audie Murphy , your engaging guide will take you to the Tomb of the Unknowns where you may even witness a Changing of the Guard ceremony. Walk these hallowed grounds to learn how the home of Robert E. Lee, whose Arlington House we’ll visit, became one of the country’s largest national cemeteries.

    2 hours 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 3 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 12 people per tour allowed
  • Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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98 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 92 reviews with 5 stars

Excellent Experience!

Published on Nov, 2024

Our tour guide, Maribeth, was knowledgeable, friendly, curious, and willing to explore new parts of Arlington. My stepdaughter made a list of many unusual gravesites she wanted to see and Maribeth helped us find almost all of them. Among the less usual gravesites was the section dedicated to military nurses where my stepdaughter sighted Ruby Grace Bradley, a retired Army Colonel and former POW. She since did research and found a very moving history of Col Bradley, now a new inspiration for her quest to become a nurse. We highly recommend Babylon Tours and thank Maribeth for an excellent experience!

Arlington Cemetery Tour With Brenda

Published on Oct, 2024

Brenda was our tour guide. She was friendly and informative. We got to see every sight mentioned on this tour and then some. Changing of the guard was heartwarming and very patriotic. Loved the visit through the cemetery pathways. This included JFK burial site, Arlington House and stopping to let a funeral procession pass by. This procession included a military marching band, riderless horse and honor guards leading the procession. This experience reflected on how many men and women have given their lives so we can be free. God Bless the USA!

Very Nice Tour

Published on Oct, 2024

We enjoyed the tour. Our guide Annemarie brought us some valuable insight into a number of key historical figures and their families. Front row viewing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was a highlight.

Must do

Published on Oct, 2024

Annemarie was awesome! She was very knowledgeable and shared so much interesting information. She was very easy to talk with and answered any and all questions. Tour was awesome as well.

Great tour of Arlington

Published on Oct, 2024

Excellent tour. Brenda was very terrific. A wealth of information. I would highly recommend this tour, and Brenda if you are lucky enough to have her as your guide.

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