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Private Walking Tour of Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC

Travel Curious • 1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer. • Fort Myer, VA 22211

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A gravestone with a bronze plaque featuring a space shuttle, surrounded by other gravestones, stands on a grassy cemetery with a framed photo placed in front.

A group of people stand outside a large neoclassical building with tall columns and a triangular pediment under a blue sky.

Rows of gravestones with American flags placed beside them in a cemetery, with a clear blue sky overhead.

A gravestone for Audie L. Murphy, featuring American flags and flowers, stands in a cemetery with other similar gravestones visible in the background.

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About Arlington National Cemetery: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

Overview

Pay tribute to the people who have fought for the nation’s freedom! The Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place of approximately 400,000 veterans who have served the country. Guests on this tour will discover memorials to the country’s historic tragedies and learn about the heroes and states-people who have been buried on the grounds!

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Good To Know

See the Arlington National Cemetery grounds and witness the Changing of the Guards ceremony!
Tour is approx. 3 hours.
Tour is suitable for culture vultures and history buffs of all ages.
Tram ride tickets inside Arlington Cemetery are included.
Food & drinks are not allowed inside the Arlington Cemetery. Water bottles are allowed inside the cemetery.
Water refilling stations are available throughout the grounds.
This is an exclusive guided walking tour.

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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with a wreath beside it, located outdoors with trees and sky in the background.

Description

Arlington National Cemetery stands among the capital’s most significant landmarks, serving as the final resting place for more than 400,000 service members and their families. With such a vast and deeply symbolic landscape, the most meaningful way to experience it is with a private guide who knows the stories of the heroes, statespeople, and presidents buried here.

This three-hour tour begins at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, where you learn how generations of servicewomen shaped the nation’s military history. A tram ride (tickets included) carries your group uphill, setting the stage for a comfortable downhill walking route that reveals the cemetery’s sweeping views and remarkable history.

Over more than 150 years, Arlington has become a place of honor for iconic American figures. Your guide shares the stories of President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, General George Marshall, Chief Justice William Rehnquist, and General Philip Sheridan as you visit their gravesites. The tour also highlights lesser-known but equally compelling resting places, including boxer Joe Louis and the astronauts of the Columbia and Challenger space shuttles.

A section of the walk focuses on the history of Arlington House and the life of General Robert E. Lee, whose former estate became the foundation of today’s cemetery. This context provides a powerful connection between the Civil War era and the site’s evolution into a national symbol of service and sacrifice.

Your tour concludes at one of the cemetery’s most profound locations: the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Here, you witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony and learn about the immense efforts to identify fallen service members whose names remain unknown. It’s a solemn yet compelling tribute—a moment many visitors consider the most memorable part of their time at Arlington National Cemetery.

Arlington National Cemetery: Private Half-Day Walking Tour is located at Travel Curious • 1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer. • Fort Myer, VA 22211

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington National Cemetery: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

Where is the meeting point for this Travel Curious tour?

You will be meeting your guide for the Arlington National Cemetery tour at the main entrance to the Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center, 1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer, VA 22211 or as advised on your e-ticket. Please be at the location 10-15 minutes prior to your tour.

How long is this Travel Curious tour?

The entire Arlington National Cemetery is approximately 3 hours long.

What is included in the tour package?

You will be given tram tickets inside the cemetery, a local English-speaking guide, and an expertly guided walking tour. This tour is suitable for history buffs and culture vultures of all ages. Their tours are all given in English, but numerous guides may speak other languages. Please contact the number provided on the e-ticket to see if they can accommodate any special requests!

What landmarks will we be on the Arlington National Cemetery tour?

You will be seeing and touring the following areas: (1) The Arlington Cemetery grounds where the final resting place of over 400,000 service members are found (2) Tombs of iconic American figures like President John F. Kennedy, Robert F Kennedy, General George Marshall, Chief Justice William Rehnquist, and General William Sheridan (3) Memorials dedicated to the space shuttles Columbia and Challenger (4) The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier where the Changing of the Guard ceremony is held

Is transportation included?

This is a family-friendly, guided walking tour. Transportation is not included in the Arlington National Cemetery tour aside from the uphill/downhill rides on the tram.

Is parking provided?

No, but there are multiple parking garages and street parking available near the departure point. One of which is the ANC parking facility located at the main Memorial Avenue entrance which charges $3 per hour and a daily maximum of $12 a day. You can also contact the phone number on your e-ticket to ask for advice on how to get to the departure point via car or public transport.

Are there any age/physical/health/etc. restrictions for this tour?

This tour is suitable for all ages. All guests must be at moderate physical fitness as the majority of the Arlington National Cemetery tour will be spent walking.

What should I bring?

Bring your camera and cash on hand for any other purchases or gratuities(optional)!

What should I wear?

Wear comfortable clothing on this Travel Curious tour. Wearing casual clothing and comfortable shoes is recommended.

How many people are on a tour?

This is a private walking tour and your group! All of their private tours are 100% exclusive, which means that it will just be you, your group and your guide on the tour.

How does Travel Curious ensure the quality of their guides?

All tour guides currently active go through a vetting process in which they carry out interviews, check previous reviews and employers references if applicable. More importantly, they make sure that these guides provide an excellent experience for the guests.