Arlington National Cemetery Tour
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Experience Highlights
By joining this tour you will get to know the impressive Arlington National Cemetery, on a walking tour of about two hours with a professional guide.
You'll get an in-depth look at the history of this military cemetery, dedicated since the 19th century to the fallen soldiers of the country's armed conflicts. You will visit monuments such as the tomb of President John F. Kennedy and witness the spectacular changing of the military guard at the iconic Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
- Visit the tomb of President John F. Kennedy on this approximately two-hour walking tour.
- Learn about the history of the legendary Arlington National Cemetery with a professional guide
- Gain access to must-see monuments such as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and witness the changing of the guard.
What’s included
- Arlington National Cemetery Tour
- Walking tour of approximately two hours
- Professional guide with historical expertise
- Changing of the guard experience at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Step by Step
Experience an unforgettable experience as you tour Arlington National Cemetery, one of the most historic cemeteries in the United States, dedicated to the burial of servicemen and women who have served the country in local and international wars since the 19th century.
The tour will begin at the Welcome Center, where you will see historical artifacts alluding to the cemetery's importance to the country's society.
You will discover the most emblematic monuments and sites of the cemetery on a walking tour of approximately two hours, with a professional guide who will tell you the history of the place, where you will visit essential sites such as:
- President John F. Kennedy's Tomb: you can pay your respects at President Kennedy's mausoleum, surrounded by the Eternal Flame monument.
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: considered the most iconic site in the cemetery. The remains of an unidentified soldier who died in World War I lie here.
- USS Maine Memorial: enter the monument that honours the soldiers killed in the explosion of the battleship USS Maine (ACR-1) in Havana harbour in 1898.
As you enter the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, in addition to exploring an iconic structure with an incredible and poignant history, you will witness the changing of the guard ceremony for the soldiers of the 3rd US Infantry Regiment, popularly known as The Old Guard.
Arlington Cemetery is also home to the graves of two other members of the Kennedy family: First Lady Jackie Kennedy and the President's brothers, Edward "Ted" Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy, which you will also have the opportunity to visit on this tour.
