Arlington National Cemetery & Changing of the Guard
Arlington's 600 acres are easy to get lost in, and the tram just drops you at stops. Your licensed guide walks you to JFK's gravesite and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, timed so you are in place for the Changing of the Guard.
What’s included
- Two hour guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery
- Licensed tour guide
- View of the Changing of the Guard ceremony
- Small group, maximum of 12 guests
Itinerary
We meet at Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center.
01 Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center 10 min
02 Arlington National Cemetery grounds 10 min
03 President John F. Kennedy gravesite 15 min
04 Robert F. Kennedy Memorial 10 min
05 Sir John Dill 10 min
06 Joe Louis 5 min
07 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Changing of the Guard 30 min
08 Arlington Memorial Amphitheater 10 min
09 Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial 15 min
Know before you go
- The tour lasts approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.
- The tour is entirely outdoors. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
- Weapons, sharp objects, alcohol and drugs are not permitted on the grounds.
- Expect a text about two hours before the tour with specific meeting instructions from your guide.
Private tour
Same route, same guide, just your group. Your own date and time.
$300 private booking fee, plus $45 per guest
Reviews
4.9841 verified guest reviewsGetYourGuide, Google, Tripadvisor and ViatorUpdated 6 Sep 2026
Trevor was awesome! He was so knowledgeable about everything we stopped at. He has great stories as well. HIGHLY Recommend!
Amy O.
Viator
Would recommend to others! Great tour guide who made the day very informative especially for one of our students who had little background on the history of Arlington.
Courtney S.
Viator
Our guide, Trevor, was informative, shared interesting events and notable gravesites. He recommended where to stand for the best view to observe the changing of the guards. We enjoyed this walking tour.
William G.
Viator
Trevor was awesome!! So smart and full of knowledge. We really enjoyed his history lessons. Very glad he wa our guide.
David L.
Viator
Jesse is a Rockstar! He was very informative and friendly. Book him if can, you won't regret it!!
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Trevor was very knowledgeable and made it fun for four young kids.
Oyag E.
Tripadvisor
Amazing tour with Jessie, we had a great time, learned a lot and experienced the best of Arlington Cemetery.
Laura M.
Tripadvisor
Trevor was great, engaging, informative and even gave us a bonus experience! Definitely recommend this tour.
Nikki B.
Tripadvisor
Really interesting tour—learned a lot about the history and stories behind Harrington Cemetery. The guide made it engaging and respectful.
Michael S.
Tripadvisor
It was so much fun! Coming from a 16 year old girl, (very hard to impress,) Trevor was AWESOME! He was funny and had interesting stories, my mom and I loved him. Would 100% recommend, 10/10 experience.
Rosa S.
Tripadvisor
We had Trevor and he was excellent. It was a walking tour and he took breaks at the right times. He was intelligent and had a lot of information for us. We would take another one of his tours anytime!
Ravele R.
Tripadvisor
Thank you, Jesse and helper, Trevor for the very knowledgeable and detailed tour of Arlington. We learned a lot about history and the tour exceeded our expectations! Highly recommend guide Jesse to Arlington cemetery.
Ravelbuddie S.
Tripadvisor
We had an excellent tour with Trevor today! We booked a small group tour and ended up being the only family so it was essentially a private tour. Trevor was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. My 12 year son loved the stories he told about some of the people buried there, and he was able to answer all of the questions we had. 10/10, would definitely recommend!
Marissa B.
Tripadvisor
Trevor was great! He was very knowledgeable and accommodating for our group.
Rist I.
Tripadvisor
Fantastic walking tour. Our tour guide Trevor was very knowledgeable and thorough in presenting the history and sites of the cemetery. Highly recommend.
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Viator
Jessie did a fabulous job! He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about his job!
Verified guest
Tripadvisor
Had a great time from the time I arrived to the time the tour ended. Trevor, is a great tour guide; he knew his history and was pointing out the different tombs.
Andere R.
Tripadvisor
Jessie was an awesome guide. Super informative friendly highly recommended
Boris M.
Tripadvisor
Trevor was an excellent guide to the Arlington National Cemetery. He provided a ton of interesting information about the cemetery and people interred there.
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Tripadvisor
We had a great time, Trevor was our guide and he was really good. We have been to Arlington before and he still showed us and knew a lot of information we had not heard before.
Minerba O.
Viator
Trevor was amazing! I’d recommend this tour and guide to anyone who wants to visit Arlington National Cemetery.
Brooks L.
Tripadvisor
Everything was 100% efficient and so easy from meeting point to Trevor our tour guide messaging and being so clear and informative about everything
Denis R.
Viator
Not what I was expecting but it exceeded all of them. They were knowledgeable and always willing to answer all questions!! Also took into account the heat and made sure to have breaks! Well done well planned! Can’t thank you enough! Would do it all over again!! I would recommend to anyone
Rosemarie F.
Viator
Top-notch service from start to finish! Jesse was kind, efficient, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a great experience and learned a lot about each spot we stopped at. The entire process was smooth and stress-free. I couldn’t be happier with the results and will definitely be back to book with him.
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