Day or Night National Mall Bus Tour with Arlington Cemetery Walk

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Day or Night National Mall Bus Tour with Arlington Cemetery Walk

By Signature Tours of DC

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Overview

Step into history on this 2-hour guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery, available in the morning or afternoon. Visit the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy and the Eternal Flame, famously lit by Jacqueline Kennedy in 1967. Witness the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. See Arlington House, the former residence of General Robert E. Lee, and see the JFK family graves. Take in the beauty of all 639 acres of this national landmark.

Your expert local guide will lead you through Arlington Cemetery’s most significant sites, sharing stories, historical context, and fascinating insights that you won’t find on your own.

Optional Upgrade
Enhance your experience with a 3-hour National Mall Bus Tour, stopping at 10+ top DC monuments and memorials, including the White House, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and more. Choose Morning or Night tour options at checkout to see the monuments in daylight or beautifully illuminated at night.

Activity location

Arlington National Cemetery
- Entrance at Arlington Memorial Bridge,
- 22211, Arlington, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

790 Pennsylvania Ave NW
- 790 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
- 20001, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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9:30am Arlington Cemetery Only

5h
English

Duration: 2 hours
Arlington Cemetery Tour: 9:30am Guided Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour. Does not include National Mall Bus Tour.
Starting point:
Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Centre, 1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer, VA 22211, USA

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 09:30

Price details

£41.57 x 1 Adult£41.57

Total

11:45a Arlington Cemetery Only

5h
English

Duration: 2 hours
Arlington Cemetery Tour: 11:45am Guided Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour. Does not include National Mall Bus Tour.
Starting point:
Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Centre, 1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer, VA 22211, USA

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 11:45

Price details

£41.57 x 1 Adult£41.57

Total

10am Tour + Arlington Cemetery

5h
English

Duration: 6 hours
Bus Tour + Arlington Cemetery: Upgrade to include a 3-Hour Morning DC Bus Tour prior to your Arlington Cemetery Walk. Stop at 10+ top memorials.
Starting point:
790 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 10:00

Price details

£83.15 x 1 Adult£83.15

Total

What's included, what's not

View the Changing of the Guards and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
2 hours Guided Walking Tour of Arlington National Cemetery
Upgrade with DC Bus Tour option will stop at sites such as White House, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial
UPGRADE: include a 3-hour guided DC Bus Tour with stops at 10+ Memorials
Possibility to see Arlington Memorial Amphitheatre (available depending on day of week)
See Custis Lee Manor from a distance
View the memorials for the Columbia and Challenger disaster
View the John K. Kennedy family grave site
Visit the grave of WWII veteran and film star, Audie Murphy
Service charge
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended
The Arlington Cemetery tour is a walking tour and is moderately strenuous. Not recommended for guests with mobility issues or very small children.
Valid Photo ID is required for all guests 16 and up at Arlington National Cemetery.
Note: This tour will involve quite a bit of walking for about 2 hours and will require that people be physically fit and wear comfortable shoes. Not well suited for disabled people or people in wheelchair. It's not recommended to carry babies on this tour.
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

Arlington National Cemetery

2h
Admission ticket included

2-Hour WALKING tour of Arlington National Cemetery. Visit the final resting place of President John F. Kennedy, marked by the Eternal Flame lit by Jacqueline Kennedy in 1967. Your guide shares the storey of JFK’s life, presidency, and legacy, making this one of Arlington’s most iconic sites. Witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, honouring unidentified US service members. Learn about the ceremony’s history, precision, and symbolism during your guided visit. See the historic mansion that once served as the home of General Robert E. Lee. Your guide will explain its history, architecture, and connection to the Lee family and the Civil War.See the historic mansion that once served as the home of General Robert E. Lee. Your guide will explain its history, architecture, and connection to the Lee family and the Civil War.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Pass by)

See the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

White House

15m
Admission ticket not included

15-20 minute Photo Stop and time to explore the area. See the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States. Your guide shares the history of the White House, its architecture, and the important events that have taken place here.

U.S. Capitol

20m
Admission ticket not included

15-20 minute Photo Stop and time to explore the area with your guide. View the iconic home of the United States Congress, where laws are made and historic debates occur. Learn about the Capitol’s architecture, history, and the legislative process from your guide.

Lincoln Memorial

15-20 minute Photo Stop and to explore the surrounding area with your guide. Visit the monument honouring President Abraham Lincoln, famous for the iconic seated statue and his inspiring speeches. Your guide highlights Lincoln’s legacy and the memorial’s symbolic design.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

15 minute Photo Stop and time to explore the area with your guide. Explore this powerful tribute to Dr. King, featuring his Stone of Hope statue and engraved quotes. Learn about his life, the civil rights movement, and the memorial’s design symbolism.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Photo Stop. Pay respects at the black granite wall inscribed with the names of US service members who died in the Vietnam War. Your guide shares stories behind the memorial’s creation and its reflective design.

Location

Activity location

Arlington National Cemetery
- Entrance at Arlington Memorial Bridge,
- 22211, Arlington, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

790 Pennsylvania Ave NW
- 790 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
- 20001, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center
- 1 Memorial Avenue
- 22211, Arlington, Virginia, United States
790 Pennsylvania Ave NW
- 790 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
- 20001, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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