Arlington Cemetery Private Tour

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USAF Band at Arlington - Ceremonial units can be observed. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Arlington is an experience for the entire family. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Experience Arlington Cemetery with a Veteran guide trained in military history. Observe the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Visit each of the Kennedy graves. Discover Robert E. Lee's mansion upon the grounds and his wife's garden where the first burials took place. Discuss the beginning of the cemetery during the Civil War and its evolution through all of our nations conflicts.

US federal or state government issued photo identification or passport is required for entry into Arlington National Cemetery.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: DC MILITARY TOURS, LLC

What is included

Included

Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Bottled water
Included: Private tour
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuity

Itinerary

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Arlington National Cemetery

4 hours
Sample Itinerary (assuming a 0800 start):

0800: Pick up at lodging or agreed meeting point.

0800-0820: Transit

0820-1130: Arlington Cemetery Tour: Discover how the cemetery got its start and some not so well known history. Observe portions of a full military honors funeral. Experience Arlington with all five senses. Visit the grave of a favorite notable or loved one. Tour a not well traveled part of the cemetery and observe silence and serenity.

1130-1200: Transit to agreed drop off point.

More details:
- Meeting location: Agreed Location within Alexandria City Limits, Arlington County, or District of Columbia (Washington City).
- Most of the tour is out of doors so dress appropriately for the season. Early morning (0800 or 0830) start recommended.
- End location: Agreed Location within Alexandria City Limits, Arlington County, or District of Columbia (Washington City).
- Location options: Address or Intersection upon Traveler's request, Airport, Cruise Ship Port, Hotel, Monument/Building upon Traveler's request, Rail or Bus Station
- Transportation Method: Private SUV (2017 Buick Enclave) to and from the cemetery. There's an option to employ the public trolley on the cemetery grounds if guests are mobility limited. We will see more if we tour afoot. Touring afoot is hilly and about 2.75 miles or 4.4 km.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hampton Inn & Suites Falls Church
Clarion Inn Falls Church-Arlington
Governor House Inn
Hilton Garden Inn Falls Church
Budget Inn Falls Church
Comfort Inn Falls Church - Tysons Corner
Oakwood Falls Church
Quarry Inn Motel
Spring Hill Motor Lodge
Stratford Motor Lodge
Sonesta Simply Suites Falls Church
Wingate by Wyndham Springfield

and 257 more pickup points

We offer free pick-up and drop-off at lodging points within downtown Washington, DC, National Harbor, MD, Arlington County, VA, or the City of Alexandria, VA.