Arlington Cemetery: Changing of Guard & John F. Kennedy Gravesite
Overview
Enjoy a 2-Hour Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour.
Start with a visit to the John F. Kennedy gravesite, where you’ll see the Eternal Flame, lit by Jacqueline Kennedy more than 50 years ago in honor of the late president. Learn about JFK’s legacy, the significance of the gravesite, and its place within Arlington’s history.
Tour concludes at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony, a solemn, precisely executed ceremony honoring America’s fallen service members whose identities remain unknown.
Tour Highlights:
• Admission to Arlington Cemetery
• 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Cemetery
• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with Changing of the Guards
• John F. Kennedy family grave site
• See Custis Lee Manor from a distance
• Grave of WWII veteran and movie star, Audie Murphy
• View the memorials for the Columbia and Challenger disasters
• Arlington Memorial Amphitheater (availability depending on day of the week).
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Visit the John F. Kennedy family grave site and see the Eternal Flame
- View the Changing of the Guard Ceremony and visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Possibility to see Arlington Memorial Amphitheater (available depending on day of week)
- See Custis Lee Manor from a distance
- View the memorials for the Columbia and Challenger disaster
- Visit the grave of WWII veteran and movie star, Audie Murphy
- Admission and 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Arlington National Cemetery
✗ Not Included
- Transportation to/from Arlington Cemetery
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Good to Know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Note for guests with mobility issues or young children/strollers: the walking conditions at Arlington Cemetery are steep and challenging to manage in limited tour time.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Transportation not provided to/from the cemetery. Entirety of tour is walking.
- Must bring valid Photo ID on day of travel
- Animal policy: animals are not permitted on tours.
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Special Instructions
DAY OF TRVAEL
Valid Photo ID is required for all guests 16 and up at Arlington National Cemetery.
• Departure Point: Go through security at Arlington Cemetery. Inside the Visitor's Center there is a statue of a soldier inside a glass case. Your guide will meet you here and will be wearing a "Signature Tours" T-shirt. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time.
• Metro: use the metro is the easiest way exit Arlington cemetery metro stop.
• Parking: parking available at Arlington cemetery and we don't recommend because can maybe take a lot of time to park and you will maybe loss time from Arlington tour or maybe you will miss the tour guide.
• Waking: There will be standing and walking during this tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as much of the tour is outdoors. DC can be very hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Umbrellas and layers are recommended.
• Starting time: we start the tour on time so please you have to be at least 30 minutes before the tour start at the starting point.
• In rare occurrences, if minimum participant numbers are not met to operate the tour, your operator will contact you to accommodate you on the next available tour time.
•Question or information: please email us at royalusa@hotmail.com