Arlington National Cemetery Private Tour Changing of the Guard
Overview
Experience one of the most powerful and meaningful sites in the United States on a private Arlington National Cemetery tour designed for depth, clarity, and a calm, well-paced visit.
Located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place of more than 400,000 service members and their families. On this guided tour, you’ll explore the landscape with context and care—moving beyond the surface to understand the history, symbolism, and traditions that shape this national shrine.
Highlights may include the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where you can witness the precision of the Changing of the Guard, as well as the John F. Kennedy gravesite, marked by the Eternal Flame. Along the way, we discuss the cemetery’s Civil War origins and its connection to Robert E. Lee’s former estate.
As a customized tour, the pace is tailored to your interests, with time to reflect and engage with the setting in a meaningful way.
What's Included
- Guided tour of the cemetery by an expert guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Arlington
VA 22209, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1 Memorial Avenue
Fort Myer, VA 22211, USA
Your guide will bring you out of the visitor center building and you can take the metro back to your hotel or you can easily call an Uber or Lyft from that spot.
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Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
John F. Kennedy Grave Site
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Arlington National Cemetery
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- There will be significant hills to climb within the cemetery's grounds.
- Food and drink are not allowed within the cemetery with the exception of bottled water.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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.
- Guided tour of the cemetery by an expert 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 National Cemetery Private Tour Changing of the Guard is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- There will be significant hills to climb within the cemetery's grounds.
- Food and drink are not allowed within the cemetery with the exception of bottled water.
- 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
- Guided tour of the cemetery by an expert guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- There will be significant hills to climb within the cemetery's grounds.
- Food and drink are not allowed within the cemetery with the exception of bottled water.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
