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Arlington Cemetery Tour with Guard Ceremony and Iwo Jima Memorial

By LetzGo City Tours USA
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £37 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Experience a 2.5-hour early access guided tour of Arlington National Cemetery, America’s largest and most renowned military cemetery. This tour highlights the Changing of the Guard Ceremony, the gravesite of President JFK, and the iconic Iwo Jima Memorial, along with many other significant landmarks. Gain exclusive insight from your expert guide and explore the most important sites for a truly memorable visit to Arlington National Cemetery.
Start by witnessing the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a solemn and moving tribute to the nation's fallen soldiers. This iconic ritual is a must-see, capturing the honour and precision of the military in a breathtakingly quiet setting.

You'll then visit the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy, where you can reflect at the Eternal Flame that continues to burn in his memory. As your guide shares stories and insights, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the significance of this site in American history.

Activity location

  • The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
    • 1 Wilson Ave, Arlington National Cemetery
    • 22211, Arlington, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center
    • 1 Memorial Avenue
    • 22211, Arlington, Virginia, United States

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Arlington Cemetery Tour with Guard Ceremony and Iwo Jima Memorial
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 08:15
Price details
£36.76 x 1 Adult£36.76

Total
Price is £36.76
Until Thu, 11 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit the enormous WWII Iowa Jima Memorial celebrating one of the best USA accomplishments
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit the location of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Greek style Amphitheatre
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Secure the best location to witness the Changing of the Guard Ceremony
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit the gravesite of the President John F. Kennedy as well as the Kennedy family memorial
  • What's includedWhat's included
    See the largest Navy Memorial in the USA
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Easy Access to Arlington Cemetery with a first-class Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport / Guide Tip

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All visitors 16 years of age and older (pedestrians, drivers and passengers) must present a valid photo ID (valid passport or US State Department-issued photo identification for non US citizens) upon entering the cemetery.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
  • Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
  • Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/pavements/curbs will have suitable ramps.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
  • Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy a comprehensive exterior tour of the Whitehouse including the north and south side facades. Also see the Executive building the largest office in DC outside of the Pentagon
Arlington National Cemetery
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Walk through the Presidential Park South (commonly called the Ellipse) is a 52 acres (21 ha) park located just south of the White House fence
Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial dedicated to the crew who on February 1, 2003, were headed home after a 16-day scientific mission, its 28th venture into space. As Columbia re-entered Earth's atmosphere, it suddenly burst into flames, killing all seven crew members. In addition to the memorial, three Columbia Space Suttle astronauts lay rest at individual gravesites in the same area.
Audie L. Murphy Grave Site
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the Memorial Grave of Audie Murphy – who is one of the nation's most-decorated soldiers and heroes, earning an unparalleled 28 medals (including three from France and one from Belgium). Murphy had been wounded three times during the war. In May 1945, when victory was declared in Europe, he had still not reached his 21st birthday.
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the USA’s principal Navy Memorial which was built to honour who have served or currently serving in the Navi, Marine, Coast Guard and the Merchant Marine.
President William Howard Taft Memorial Grave
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Stop at the Memorial Grave of the 27th President of the USA - President William Howard Taft.
Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
See and enjoy your guides narration of Arlington House, the historic family residence of Robert E. Lee, commanding general of the Confederate Army during the American Civil War in Arlington County, Virginia.
John F. Kennedy Grave Site
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the gravesite of President JFK and other family members. The John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame is a presidential memorial at the gravesite of JFK.
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit one of the most poignant memorials in the United States. Walk around the inspiring tribute to one of the most important events to take place in WWII.

Location

Activity location

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    The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
    • 1 Wilson Ave, Arlington National Cemetery
    • 22211, Arlington, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center
    • 1 Memorial Avenue
    • 22211, Arlington, Virginia, United States

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