Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking
DC by Foot
4.9
Amy_L
66 days ago
Wesley was very knowledgeable about Arlington Cemetery. His directions to meet him were easy and straight forward. It was nice being in a small group of only 8 people. He was always welcoming any questions we had. He knew the best spot to view the Changing of the Guards for the Tomb if the Unknown Soldier. I would highly recommend this tour.
A complete tour with a small group that allows time to visit the main sites at a leisurely pace, 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.
Departure Point
- The tour departs from outside the Arlington Cemetery Welcome Center after security. We are unaffiliated with any desk inside the Visitor Center, so please don't look for us there. Please look for your guide in orange by the benches as you exit the visitor center into the cemetery.
- 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.
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Arlington National Cemetery1 Memorial Ave, , Arlington, VirginiaWe don't just show you the sites; we tell you the stories. Come along on this family-friendly tour of one of this nation's most sacred grounds.Duration: 1 hourStop At: John F. Kennedy Grave Site1 Sheridan Dr, Arlington, VirginiaPay respect to the Kennedy's: President John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Ted Kennedy and their eldest brother, Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Audie L. Murphy Grave SiteEntrance At Arlington Memorial Bridge, Arlington, VirginiaHere the story of a real "Captain America," Medal of Honor Recipient Audie Murphy and discuss the nearby USS Maine, Space Shuttle Challenger, Space Shuttle Columbia and Iran Rescue Mission Memorials.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier1 Wilson Ave, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VirginiaWe will explain the history of the Changing of the Guards, what it takes to be a sentinel and make sure you get one of the best views of this time-honored tradition.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Space Shuttle Challenger MemorialArlington, VA 22211Honor those lost on the Space Shuttles Challenger, Columbia, and Iran Rescue Mission. "Remember the Maine," and learn where this rallying cry came from while looking at the original ship's mast. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee MemorialArlington National Cemetery, , Arlington, VirginiaHead to the top of the hill for a breathtaking view of Washington, DC. We will have time to visit the "Slave Houses" and the Museum briefly to understand how Robert E. Lee's home became Arlington National CemeteryDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Air Force Memorial1 Air Force Memorial Dr, , Arlington, VirginiaSee the Air Force Memorial from a distance from the grounds of Arlington House and learn how Arlington Cemetery is expanding to surround this memorial.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Arlington National Cemetery Section 60Arlington, VA 22211We do not walk past Section 60 which often has families and loved ones visiting graves of those killed in action in recent years, but we talk about the enduring legacy of Arlington Cemetery today.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: U.S. Marine Corps War MemorialArlington Blvd. and Meade St, , Arlington, VirginiaWe provided a self guided audio tour and map for anyone who would like to take the additional 15 minute walk to visit Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial outside the cemetery. The guide will not join you for this stop. At Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial, you can either continue 10 minutes to Rosslyn Metro or walk back 15 minutes to Arlington Cemetery Visitor Center.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Military Women's MemorialMemorial Ave, Schley Dr, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VirginiaWe end the tour outside the Military Women's Memorial and museum, where you can learn how women have contributed to the military might of America through the years.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: President William Howard Taft Monument8573311 Schley Drive, Arlington, VA 22204The first President to be buried at Arlington Cemetery, President (and Supreme Court Chief Justice) Taft lies here with his wife, Nellie Taft. It is thanks to her efforts we have the famous Cherry Blossom trees.Duration: 5 minutesAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a walking tour. There are stairs and a few hills; taken at a leisurely pace.
- Licensed, Professional Tour Guide
- Leisurely Walking Tour of Arlington Cemetery grounds
- Entrance into Arlington National Cemetery
- Self Guided Audio Tour of Iwo Jima USMC Memorial
- Gratuities
A complete tour with a small group that allows time to visit the main sites at a leisurely pace, 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.
Departure Point
- The tour departs from outside the Arlington Cemetery Welcome Center after security. We are unaffiliated with any desk inside the Visitor Center, so please don't look for us there. Please look for your guide in orange by the benches as you exit the visitor center into the cemetery.
- 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.
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Arlington National Cemetery1 Memorial Ave, , Arlington, VirginiaWe don't just show you the sites; we tell you the stories. Come along on this family-friendly tour of one of this nation's most sacred grounds.Duration: 1 hourStop At: John F. Kennedy Grave Site1 Sheridan Dr, Arlington, VirginiaPay respect to the Kennedy's: President John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Ted Kennedy and their eldest brother, Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Audie L. Murphy Grave SiteEntrance At Arlington Memorial Bridge, Arlington, VirginiaHere the story of a real "Captain America," Medal of Honor Recipient Audie Murphy and discuss the nearby USS Maine, Space Shuttle Challenger, Space Shuttle Columbia and Iran Rescue Mission Memorials.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier1 Wilson Ave, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VirginiaWe will explain the history of the Changing of the Guards, what it takes to be a sentinel and make sure you get one of the best views of this time-honored tradition.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Space Shuttle Challenger MemorialArlington, VA 22211Honor those lost on the Space Shuttles Challenger, Columbia, and Iran Rescue Mission. "Remember the Maine," and learn where this rallying cry came from while looking at the original ship's mast. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee MemorialArlington National Cemetery, , Arlington, VirginiaHead to the top of the hill for a breathtaking view of Washington, DC. We will have time to visit the "Slave Houses" and the Museum briefly to understand how Robert E. Lee's home became Arlington National CemeteryDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Air Force Memorial1 Air Force Memorial Dr, , Arlington, VirginiaSee the Air Force Memorial from a distance from the grounds of Arlington House and learn how Arlington Cemetery is expanding to surround this memorial.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Arlington National Cemetery Section 60Arlington, VA 22211We do not walk past Section 60 which often has families and loved ones visiting graves of those killed in action in recent years, but we talk about the enduring legacy of Arlington Cemetery today.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: U.S. Marine Corps War MemorialArlington Blvd. and Meade St, , Arlington, VirginiaWe provided a self guided audio tour and map for anyone who would like to take the additional 15 minute walk to visit Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial outside the cemetery. The guide will not join you for this stop. At Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial, you can either continue 10 minutes to Rosslyn Metro or walk back 15 minutes to Arlington Cemetery Visitor Center.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Military Women's MemorialMemorial Ave, Schley Dr, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VirginiaWe end the tour outside the Military Women's Memorial and museum, where you can learn how women have contributed to the military might of America through the years.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: President William Howard Taft Monument8573311 Schley Drive, Arlington, VA 22204The first President to be buried at Arlington Cemetery, President (and Supreme Court Chief Justice) Taft lies here with his wife, Nellie Taft. It is thanks to her efforts we have the famous Cherry Blossom trees.Duration: 5 minutesAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a walking tour. There are stairs and a few hills; taken at a leisurely pace.
- Licensed, Professional Tour Guide
- Leisurely Walking Tour of Arlington Cemetery grounds
- Entrance into Arlington National Cemetery
- Self Guided Audio Tour of Iwo Jima USMC Memorial
- Gratuities
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Amy_L
Wesley was very knowledgeable about Arlington Cemetery. His directions to meet him were easy and straight forward. It was nice being in a small group of only 8 people. He was always welcoming any questions we had. He knew the best spot to view the Changing of the Guards for the Tomb if the Unknown Soldier. I would highly recommend this tour.
Dan_H
Good tour, hit the high points and provided history of the cemetery. Lots of walking and hills. If you are not active, you should pay for a tour via a cart. I’m sure we could have done this tour on our own, but it was nice to have a guide with us.
dgephlin
Trevor was an excellent guide. We thoroughly enjoyed the stories that he told and he shared many interesting facts.
Esmargolis1
Katherine was great. She was so knowledgeable, like she had been at Arlington since the Civil War. She was very funny and was so much fun. We had a great time and learned so much.
Road16972436295
Our tour guide was very polite and personable. The walking tour itinerary was the main attraction for us and we were happy with its pacing. The problem we encountered was our guide’s military and historical knowledge regarding Arlington National Cemetery. It was vague and, at times, erroneous. Depth of knowledge in these areas is an obvious criteria for the job. Hopefully this tour company will do a better job of screening, training, or both. Until then, this guide needs to do some research and study to improve their knowledge. The families of those at rest in Arlington deserve the best effort of those representing snd honoring their sacrifice.