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Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard - Guided Walking Tour

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Max 12

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Tour Duration

2.5 Hours

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Highlights of the tour

Highlights generally include (subject to availability and site access): 

• President John F. Kennedy's Gravesite – pay tribute at the final resting place of John F. Kennedy, marked by the Eternal Flame. 

• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier & Changing of the Guard – witness the solemn precision of the Changing of the Guard at this powerful memorial honoring unidentified fallen soldiers. 

• Audie Murphy's Gravesite – visit the resting place of America's most decorated WWII soldier, whose bravery on the battlefield made him a legend.

• The Space Shuttle Memorials – reflect at the memorials dedicated to the Challenger and Columbia astronauts, honoring those lost in the pursuit of space exploration.


Details

A place of solemn reflection and national remembrance, Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place of over 400,000 service members and their families. 

Once the estate of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, these hallowed grounds now stand as a tribute to those who served. On this private walking tour, explore the cemetery's most significant sites with an expert guide who will share the stories behind its most famous and lesser-known figures. 

Visit the graves of President John F. Kennedy, decorated WWII hero Audie Murphy, and military genius General Philip Sheridan. Pay your respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and witness a Changing of the Guard ceremony. Along the way, we'll discover a few lesser-known graves, including legendary boxer Joe Louis.

 Your tour will also take you to the Columbia and Challenger Space Shuttle Memorials, honoring those lost in the pursuit of exploration. Whether you're drawn by history, heroism, or a desire to pay tribute, this tour offers a moving and insightful journey through one of America's most sacred sites.


Itinerary

  • A 2.5-hour tour of the Arlington Cemetery with one of our expert guides.
  • Arlington, VA

Inclusion

• PRIVATE WALKING TOUR

• PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE

• DURATION 2.5 HOURS

• TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE


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What Our Customers Say

Arlington Cemetery Tour
Maggy C 1 contributions

Arlington Cemetery Tour

Annemarie was an excellent tour guide and we really enjoyed our semi private tour. Learned so much about this historic cemetery and it was a beautiful day to walk the grounds!

09 June 2025

Hot day but totally worth it!
Julie Q 1 contributions

Hot day but totally worth it!

Maribeth did a great job story telling as we walked through Arlington Cemetery. It was a super hot day but totally worth it!

24 June 2025

Amazing Tour and Guide!
Stephanie 4 contributions

Amazing Tour and Guide!

Annmarie was an amazing guide and provided a tremendous educational experience for me and my kids. We learned some amazing parts of history.

30 June 2025

Lovely morning Arlington tour.
AlbertMD 1 contributions

Lovely morning Arlington tour.

Allen was a fun tour guide. He maintained a great attitude even in the oppressive heat and humidity of our hot July morning tour.

09 July 2025

Arlington cemetery tour
Companion12285743119 1 contributions

Arlington cemetery tour

Our tour guide was Allen McCabe. If you decide to book with this tour company (and you should) request Allen M. He was GREAT! There is so much history to be told at the Arlington Cemetery and Allen did a fantastic job of telling it. It's not like being in a history class and hearing a spew of facts, Allen tells a story, he makes it personable. He keeps you interested and answered all our questions. Allen also gave us great recommendations for places to eat and sightsee. Next time we're in DC, we are definitely going to use this...

13 July 2025

Excellent tour, even better quide!
Melissa F 1 contributions

Excellent tour, even better quide!

Allen was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable and took us places we would have never seen if we hadn’t booked a tour. It was a vey hot day and half way through he gave each of us cooling towels which were incredible! Would highly recommend this tour!

15 July 2025

Ask for Leigh!!!!
Mike M 1 contributions

Ask for Leigh!!!!

She is fantastic!!! I really enjoyed Leigh’s tone and the way she told History. The landscaping is so beautiful If you are a tree hugger like myself you will be happy to see 400 species

20 July 2025

Great insight from the guide
Karina K 1 contributions

Great insight from the guide

Leigh shared a very interesting and knowledgeable story with us about the three institutions . We had a great time with Leigh

14 August 2025

Allen is fantastic!
Dani M 1 contributions

Allen is fantastic!

Allen was an incredible guide! Very knowledgeable and full of interesting facts and stories. He was happy to answer questions and accommodate a request here and there to see specific graves. Highly recommend!

24 August 2025

Awesome tour with Allen!
Macy B 6 contributions

Awesome tour with Allen!

Allen was an amazing tour guide!! I’m not sure there is another person in DC who knows their history better! He was personable and very on spot with communication and making sure we saw all the sites we wanted and more cool history! Sunday is the best day to go, and recommend semi private to be able to ask all your questions!

07 September 2025

Excellent
Francesca A 1 contributions

Excellent

Our tour guy his name was James. He was amazing. He took his time and explained everything about the cemetery. I recommend him highly.

02 May 2025

Great visit to Arlington
Tami S 12 contributions

Great visit to Arlington

Annabelle was great, she was very knowledgeable and full of information. We had a great day with great weather. Thank-you

07 May 2025

Best small group tour
Robert L 24 contributions

Best small group tour

Allen was an incredible guide. Knowledgeable, organized and he got us the front row for the changing of the guard. He is not only knowledgeable about Arlington but he provided us with a complete list of sites to see while in DC. I recommend his tour for your first or second day to optimize your trip. I would highly recommend Allen and his company Babylon Tours

09 May 2025

Great tour!
Chuck M 18 contributions

Great tour!

Kate was an excellent tour guide, extremely knowledgeable and a great storyteller. I highly recommend taking this tour, it was one of the highlights of our trip.

18 May 2025

Annemarie is tops!
Scott M 1 contributions

Annemarie is tops!

Annemarie was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. I wish we could hire her to be our personal guide of all of DC. Lol! I highly recommend!!!!

30 June 2025

Good experience for a family
Whitney H 14 contributions

Good experience for a family

Kate was our guide and she was amazing. Very informative and added a personal touch with her own experience of the cemetery. She took us to all the important spots and got us to the changing of the gaurd just at the right time. Highly recommend!

06 July 2025

Informative and enjoyable
Sharon R 1 contributions

Informative and enjoyable

Our tour guide Allen McCabe was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and a great communicator. I highly recommend this tour

14 July 2025

Phenomenal tour guide
Jenny M 1 contributions

Phenomenal tour guide

Phenomenon tour guide! Allen was very professional and knew a lot of inside stories to tell! He loves history and it's showed in his tour!

24 August 2025

Excellent tour!
Scuba_Ratchet 1 contributions

Excellent tour!

Allen is an amazing tour guide! He has a ton of info and stories, and had the answers to all of our questions. Overall, an excellent morning to see the cemetery and the changing of the guard.

24 August 2025

Emotional morning
Colin E 13 contributions

Emotional morning

Allen was an excellent guide . Full of facts and complete empathy for our surroundings. Really enjoyed the tour. The meeting place was arranged the evening before in detail so no mess ups . Simple and excellent.

13 September 2025

FAQ's

Yes! All tickets for the permanent collection are included and organized by Babylon Tours.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Your guide will reach out to you the morning of the tour by text and email. Please ensure you have provided your correct telephone number (including country code) and email beforehand. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder if you don't see the email in your inbox.

Yes! You can reschedule free of charge if you notify us at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. For rescheduling within 24 hours, a fee applies to cover guide payments, unused tickets, and company costs (no profit is made on this fee). If you booked through a booking platform like Viator or GetYourGuide, you must reschedule directly with them.

No, Viator is a booking platform and Online Travel Agent. They sell our tours, but we are Babylon Tours, a Tour Operator currently offering tours in 12 major cities worldwide!

Please inform your guide as soon as possible. As this is a semi-private tour, it must start on time. If your tour is ticketed, the guide will reply to your message with the tickets so you can enter the museum or monument on your own and try to join the guide inside if possible. Please note that once the tour begins, the guide will not be able to regularly check their phone.

Please let us know immediately by email to babylontoursinfo@gmail.com or by texting or calling +1 917 999 0380. Our refund policy does not cover medical issues that arise within 24 hours of the tour's start. In such cases, please contact your travel insurance provider. We can provide a document confirming you were unable to attend.

Please let us know immediately by email to babylontoursinfo@gmail.com or by texting or calling +1 917 999 0380 . Our refund policy does not cover transportation issues within 24 hours of the tour's start. In such cases, please contact your travel insurance provider. We can provide a document confirming you were unable to attend.

No, as the museum is large, locating the guide inside is challenging. The guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and accompany the group inside. However, you are welcome to stay in the museum after the tour ends!

Yes, you are welcome to stay in the museum until it closes.

Your guide will have your tickets. As long as you bring proof of ID, the guide's name and number, and arrive at the meeting point on time, the guide will assist you with entry.

Yes, our tours run rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately. Tours will only be canceled in the event of a dangerous weather alert from local authorities.

Your guide will be wearing a Babylon badge on a Babylon lanyard. They will also reach out to you on the morning of the tour to confirm the meeting point.

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