Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum
2.5
hour
guided
Group Size
Max 12
Tour Duration
2.5 Hours
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Free Cancellation up to 24 hrs
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.
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 guided 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.
• GUIDED WALKING TOUR
• PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
• DURATION 2.5 HOURS
• TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE FOOD AND DRINKS
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE HOTEL PICKUP OR DROP-OFF (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE GRATUITIES (optional)
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE LUGGAGE OR COAT STORAGE
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Annabelle was great, she was very knowledgeable and full of information. We had a great day with great weather. Thank-you
07 May 2025
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
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 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
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
Our tour guide Allen McCabe was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and a great communicator. I highly recommend this tour
14 July 2025
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
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
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
