Arlington Cemetery Walking Tour

Join us as we take a walk through American history and honor our nation's military and war heroes.  This 2 hour walking tour includes stops at President JFK's gravesite, the Tomb of the Unknowns where you will witness the time honored tradition of the Changing of the Guard, Joe Louis and Audie Murphy's gravesites, and much more. We don't just show you the sites; we tell you the stories. Come along on this family-friendly tour of one of this nation's most sacred grounds.

Other sights on the tour include

  • Memorial Amphitheater

  • Gravesites of Senators Robert and Ted Kennedy

  • Thurgood Marshall

  • Lee Marvin

  • Pierre L'Enfant

  • USS Maine Memorial

  • Columbia and Challenger Space Shuttle Memorials

  • Arlington House

  • Civil War Tomb of the Unknowns

  • and much more

Some of the topics covered include this history of the Custis-Lee family and Robert E. Lee's connection to Arlington National Cemetery, the Freedman's Village and the criteria used for ground burial.


Spring (March 17-June 10)
 
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*special Cherry Blossom Festival Tours
Summer(June 11 - August 19)
 
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Click here to view our consolidated schedule.

Information

Where: Tour meets inside the Visitor Center (map). Look for your guide in orange with the DC by Foot logo!

Duration: Approx. 2 hours and 1.5 miles. Includes uphill walking

When: See schedule below. Special 10am Spring Break Tours on Mar 15th and 16th.

Cost: Free! Guides work exclusively for tips! 

Reservations: Reservations required.  Please click Arlington Cemetery Tour for reservation instructions.