Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking
Overview
A complete tour with a small group that allows time to visit the main sites to pay respects, take photos, and watch the full Changing of the Guard Ceremony. We don't just show you the sites on our walking tour; we tell you the stories.
-Presidents Kennedy & Taft Memorials - the only two presidents buried here.
-Tomb of the Unknown Soldier & Changing of the Guard - learn what it takes to be a sentinel & witness the tradition of guarding the tomb.
-Arlington House - visit the Slave Quarters & Museum to learn why Robert E. Lee's house became a military cemetery.
-Military Women's Memorial - learn how women have contributed to the American military.
Hear the actions of Medal of Honor recipients and understand why family members can be buried here. Learn about military funerals and understand the symbolism on the headstones.
At the end, we provide a free self-guided audio tour to the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial just outside the cemetery.
What's Included
- Timed to include Changing of the Guard ceremony
- Entrance into Arlington National Cemetery
- Walking Tour of Arlington Cemetery grounds
- Self Guided Audio Tour of Iwo Jima USMC Memorial
- Licensed, Professional Tour Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
1 Memorial Avenue
Fort Myer, VA 22211, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
9006 Memorial Avenue
Arlington, VA 22202, USA
The tour ends outside the Military Women's Memorial, where there are restrooms, and you can explore women's history in the military. This is an easy short walk back to the parking lot and the Arlington Cemetery Metro station.
What To Expect
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Arlington National Cemetery
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
John F. Kennedy Grave Site
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Audie L. Murphy Grave Site (pass by)
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Air Force Memorial (pass by)
Arlington National Cemetery Section 60 (pass by)
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (pass by)
Military Women's Memorial
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
President William Howard Taft Monument
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues. Please contact for a private tour to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, canes or mobility issues.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a walking tour. There are stairs and a few hills.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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).
- Timed to include Changing of the Guard ceremony.
- Entrance into Arlington National Cemetery.
- Walking Tour of Arlington Cemetery grounds.
- Self Guided Audio Tour of Iwo Jima USMC Memorial.
- Licensed, Professional Tour Guide.
- 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: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues. Please contact for a private tour to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, canes or mobility issues.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking will be included in your confirmation email from Cool DC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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
- Timed to include Changing of the Guard ceremony
- Entrance into Arlington National Cemetery
- Walking Tour of Arlington Cemetery grounds
- Self Guided Audio Tour of Iwo Jima USMC Memorial
- Licensed, Professional Tour Guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues. Please contact for a private tour to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, canes or mobility issues.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a walking tour. There are stairs and a few hills.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
