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Arlington National Cemetery Private Tour Changing of the Guard

By DC Baltimore Tours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was P 6,696 and current price is P 5,357 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Experience one of the most powerful and meaningful sites in the United States on a private Arlington National Cemetery tour designed for depth, clarity, and a calm, well-paced visit.

Located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place of more than 400,000 service members and their families. On this guided tour, you’ll explore the landscape with context and care—moving beyond the surface to understand the history, symbolism, and traditions that shape this national shrine.

Highlights may include the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where you can witness the precision of the Changing of the Guard, as well as the John F. Kennedy gravesite, marked by the Eternal Flame. Along the way, we discuss the cemetery’s Civil War origins and its connection to Robert E. Lee’s former estate.

As a customized tour, the pace is tailored to your interests, with time to reflect and engage with the setting in a meaningful way.

Activity location

  • Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial
    • Arlington National Cemetery,
    • 22211, Arlington, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • US Marine Corps War Memorial
    • 22209, Arlington, Virginia, United States

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Arlington National Cemetery Private Tour Changing of the Guard

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 6,695.65
P 5,356.52 x 1 AdultP 5,356.52
Total
The previous price was P 6,695.65 and current price is P 5,356.52
20% off
Until Wed, Jul 8

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of the cemetery by an expert guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • There will be significant hills to climb within the cemetery's grounds.

Activity itinerary

Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial

  • 20m
From the grounds of Arlington House, take in one of the most striking views across the Potomac toward Washington, D.C., while discussing the site’s deeper historical context and transformation over time.

John F. Kennedy Grave Site

  • 15m
Visit the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy, marked by the Eternal Flame. This stop offers an opportunity to reflect on the intersection of personal legacy and national history.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

  • 25m
Observe the precision and ceremony of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. When timing allows, we view the Changing of the Guard, one of the most solemn and carefully choreographed traditions in the U.S. military.

Arlington National Cemetery

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Walk with your guide along the historic Custis Walk. You will see some of the oldest graves in the entire cemetery. You will walk throughout much of the cemetery - which covers 630 acres or 300 hectares. Along the way you will learn the history of the divisions, the 5 star military officials buried in the cemetery, the Supreme Court Justices buried at Arlington and learn the history of the Custis/Lee family and the cemetery. We recommend that you eat before your visit as there is no cafe. You may bring water or a water bottle into the cemetery; no other drinks and no food. You will clear security upon entering the cemetery.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial
    • Arlington National Cemetery,
    • 22211, Arlington, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    US Marine Corps War Memorial
    • 22209, Arlington, Virginia, United States

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