Veteran-Led Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour

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About this activity

Vigilance Tours is unlike other tours

With 25 years of working knowledge of Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, Congress, and DC – Eric Hommel (Lt Col, USAF (retired)) is the only Cemetery guide who goes beyond the facts and figures and discusses the stories behind the facts and figures

The tour is interactive – by getting to know you, Eric strives to make the tour meaningful while maintaining the reverence of Arlington National Cemetery

In order to get to know each other, we limit the size of the tour group to a max of 12 visitors

No subject is totally off limits – Eric is happy to discuss most topics (history, politics, military decisions, treatment of veterans, etc.) defining those interred at Arlington National Cemetery

We will not rush you; the tour is scheduled for at least 3 hours, if you have less than 3 hours to visit the Cemetery we recommend shorter tours with other companies

Eric is the author of: THE LOSING GAME: HOW TO LOSE A WAR AND FAIL VETERANS (Amazon)

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Veteran-led Personalized Tours of Arlington National Cemetery

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–10 years) · Youth (11–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–101 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes

Itinerary

Military Women's Memorial

15 min

The leading memorial and education center honoring the commitment, contributions and experiences of Servicewoman.
President John F. Kennedy Gravesite

25 min

The gravesite of the 35th President of the United States
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

45 min

A place of study and contemplation of the meaning of some of the most difficult aspects of American history
Stop 4

45 min

Memorial to all seven crew members lost to an explosion on January 28, 1986 — including high school teacher Christa McAuliffe, who had been selected from among more than 11,000 applicants to become the first teacher in space.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

50 min

Changing of the Guard

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

All tours meet at the MILITARY WOMAN'S MEMORIAL located inside Arlington National Cemetery - 200 yards west of the Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Center.

End point

All tours meet at the MILITARY WOMAN'S MEMORIAL located inside Arlington National Cemetery - 200 yards west of the Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Center.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
3 hour walking tour covering 3 miles
Small group tour not to exceed 12 guests
Not recommended for visitors unable to walk 3 miles in 3 hours

Options

Veteran (ONLY) Tour

Duration: 3 hours: Often times tours exceed 3 hours.

Veteran ID: ALL VETERANS MUST BRING PROOF OF VETERAN STATUS.
Cemetery Tour (Non-Veteran)

Duration: 3 hours: Often times tours exceed 3 hours.