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Arlington National Cemetery half-day private walking tour

Washington DC, United States of America
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Enjoy a sobering private walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery and discover its best highlights and hidden secrets.

Free cancelation
Duration 3 hours
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DO THIS BECAUSE

  • Discover the tombs of iconic American figures, including President John F. Kennedy, Robert F Kennedy, General George Marshall, Chief Justice William Rehnquist, and General Philip Sheridan
  • Visit the memorials dedicated to the victims of the space shuttles Columbia and Challenger
  • See the unmissable changing of the guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • Enjoy a tram ride uphill included and a walking tour downhill of Arlington cemetery grounds

Arlington National Cemetery is one of the capital's most famous places and the final resting place for over 400,000 service members who gave their lives for the nation's freedom, and it's best seen with a private guide with intimate knowledge of the stories of those buried here. During this inspirational three-hour tour, you will learn the stories of the military heroes, states-people and presidents who have been buried in the cemetery in its over 150-year history. Your tour begins at the Women…
Arlington National Cemetery is one of the capital's most famous places and the final resting place for over 400,000 service members who gave their lives for the nation's freedom, and it's best seen with a private guide with intimate knowledge of the stories of those buried here. During this inspirational three-hour tour, you will learn the stories of the military heroes, states-people and presidents who have been buried in the cemetery in its over 150-year history. Your tour begins at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, where you will learn about the astounding efforts of women in service of the military and how servicewomen came to have a dedicated space in Arlington. Your tour then continues with the stories of General Marshall, Chief Justice Rehnquist and Army General Bradley, while visiting their final resting places.Learn about General Robert E. Lee, the previous owner of these grounds who inhabited Arlington House. You will also explore lesser-known graves, including famed boxer Joe Lewis and the astronauts of the space shuttles Columbia and Challenger. Following this, your guide will take you to the highlight of the tour for many—The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where you will be able to see a Changing of the Guard ceremony and hear the harrowing efforts undertaken to uncover the identities of the nation’s fallen soldiers whose bodies have never been identified. This experience includes tram ride tickets inside the cemetery.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Private tour with a local guide
  • Guided walking tour

  • Food and drinks

OPERATIONAL DAYS

  • Please refer to the calendar for updated starting times and availability

REDUCED PRICE

  • Children ( ages 0-17)

WHERE

Washington DC, United States of America

Your guide will meet you in front of the main entrance to Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center, 1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer, VA 22211.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Remember to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes, and appropriate clothing according to season
  • Any medication you may require during the tour
  • The Arlington Cemetery requirements that all US guests must provide a State or Government Issued picture ID. Visitors 16 and 17 may present a valid school ID. All non US must present a passport. Foreign ID cards will not be accepted

REFUND POLICY

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 30 days before the experience begins.








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