Arlington Cemetery: Changing of Guard & John F. Kennedy Gravesite
Overview
Enjoy a 2-Hour Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour.
Start with a visit to the John F. Kennedy gravesite, where you’ll see the Eternal Flame, lit by Jacqueline Kennedy more than 50 years ago in honor of the late president. Learn about JFK’s legacy, the significance of the gravesite, and its place within Arlington’s history.
Tour concludes at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony, a solemn, precisely executed ceremony honoring America’s fallen service members whose identities remain unknown.
Tour Highlights:
• Admission to Arlington Cemetery
• 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Cemetery
• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with Changing of the Guards
• John F. Kennedy family grave site
• See Custis Lee Manor from a distance
• Grave of WWII veteran and movie star, Audie Murphy
• View the memorials for the Columbia and Challenger disasters
• Arlington Memorial Amphitheater (availability depending on day of the week).
What's Included
- Visit the John F. Kennedy family grave site and see the Eternal Flame
- View the Changing of the Guard Ceremony and visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Possibility to see Arlington Memorial Amphitheater (available depending on day of week)
- See Custis Lee Manor from a distance
- View the memorials for the Columbia and Challenger disaster
- Visit the grave of WWII veteran and movie star, Audie Murphy
- Admission and 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Arlington National Cemetery
- Transportation to/from Arlington Cemetery
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Arlington
VA, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Note for guests with mobility issues or young children/strollers: the walking conditions at Arlington Cemetery are steep and challenging to manage in limited tour time.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Transportation not provided to/from the cemetery. Entirety of tour is walking.
- Must bring valid Photo ID on day of travel
- Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool DC customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Visit the John F. Kennedy family grave site and see the Eternal Flame.
- View the Changing of the Guard Ceremony and visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
- Possibility to see Arlington Memorial Amphitheater (available depending on day of week).
- See Custis Lee Manor from a distance.
- View the memorials for the Columbia and Challenger disaster.
- Visit the grave of WWII veteran and movie star, Audie Murphy.
- Admission and 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Arlington National Cemetery.
- Transportation to/from Arlington Cemetery.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Arlington Cemetery: Changing of Guard & John F. Kennedy Gravesite is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Visit the John F. Kennedy family grave site and see the Eternal Flame
- View the Changing of the Guard Ceremony and visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Possibility to see Arlington Memorial Amphitheater (available depending on day of week)
- See Custis Lee Manor from a distance
- View the memorials for the Columbia and Challenger disaster
- Visit the grave of WWII veteran and movie star, Audie Murphy
- Admission and 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Arlington National Cemetery
- Transportation to/from Arlington Cemetery
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Note for guests with mobility issues or young children/strollers: the walking conditions at Arlington Cemetery are steep and challenging to manage in limited tour time.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Transportation not provided to/from the cemetery. Entirety of tour is walking.
- Must bring valid Photo ID on day of travel
- Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
