--- title: Arlington National Cemetery Private Half-Day Walking Tour slug: private-walking-tour-arlington-national-cemetery-washington-dc type: attraction sub_type: walking tours source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/private-walking-tour-arlington-national-cemetery-washington-dc city: Fort Myer state: VA country: US address: 1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer., Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center geo: lat: 38.88304 lng: -77.06561 duration: up to 3 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 30 days before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T20:45:23.756Z price_from: amount: 388.76 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 4.5 count: 9 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: Private Guided Tour price: 388.76 regular_price: 433 savings: 44.24 ticket_types: - name: "Solo: 1 Adult (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Couple: 2 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 1 Child (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 2 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 3 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 1 Child (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 2 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 3 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 4 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Group: 3 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Group: 4 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Group: 5 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Group: 6 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 --- ## Overview Pay tribute to the people who have fought for the nation’s freedom on this private half-day walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place of approximately 400,000 veterans. Discover memorials to historic tragedies and learn about the heroes and statespeople buried on the grounds. ## What's Included - Expertly guided private walking tour - Tram ride tickets inside Arlington National Cemetery - Local English-speaking guide ## What's Not Included - Transportation to and from the meeting point (aside from the tram ride inside the cemetery) - Food and drinks (not allowed inside the cemetery) - Parking fees if applicable - Gratuities (optional) ## Ticket Options - **Private Guided Tour** — $388.76 (regularly $433.00, save $44.24) Explore the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, final resting place for over 400,000 service members, on this private half-day walking tour. Includes a professional English-speaking guide, plenty of photo opportunities, and tram ride tickets. - Solo: 1 Adult (18+ yrs) - Couple: 2 Adults (18+ yrs) - Family: 1 Adult, 1 Child (18+ yrs) - Family: 1 Adult, 2 Children (18+ yrs) - Family: 1 Adult, 3 Children (18+ yrs) - Family: 2 Adults, 1 Child (18+ yrs) - Family: 2 Adults, 2 Children (18+ yrs) - Family: 2 Adults, 3 Children (18+ yrs) - Family: 2 Adults, 4 Children (18+ yrs) - Group: 3 Adults (18+ yrs) - Group: 4 Adults (18+ yrs) - Group: 5 Adults (18+ yrs) - Group: 6 Adults (18+ yrs) ## Good to Know - See the Arlington National Cemetery grounds and witness the Changing of the Guards ceremony - Tour duration is approximately 3 hours - Suitable for culture vultures and history buffs of all ages - Food & drinks are not allowed inside the cemetery; water bottles are allowed - Water refilling stations are available throughout the grounds - This is an exclusive guided walking tour - Comfortable clothing and shoes recommended - Bring your camera and cash for other purchases or gratuities (optional) - Majority of the tour involves walking; moderate physical fitness required ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations — See details upon selection. ## FAQs ### Where is the meeting point for this Travel Curious tour? You will be meeting your guide for the Arlington National Cemetery tour at the main entrance to the Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center, 1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer, VA 22211 or as advised on your e-ticket. Please be at the location 10-15 minutes prior to your tour. ### How long is this Travel Curious tour? The entire Arlington National Cemetery is approximately 3 hours long. ### What is included in the tour package? You will be given tram tickets inside the cemetery, a local English-speaking guide, and an expertly guided walking tour. This tour is suitable for history buffs and culture vultures of all ages. Their tours are all given in English, but numerous guides may speak other languages. Please contact the number provided on the e-ticket to see if they can accommodate any special requests! ### What landmarks will we be on the Arlington National Cemetery tour? You will be seeing and touring the following areas: (1) The Arlington Cemetery grounds where the final resting place of over 400,000 service members are found (2) Tombs of iconic American figures like President John F. Kennedy, Robert F Kennedy, General George Marshall, Chief Justice William Rehnquist, and General William Sheridan (3) Memorials dedicated to the space shuttles Columbia and Challenger (4) The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier where the Changing of the Guard ceremony is held ### Is transportation included? This is a family-friendly, guided walking tour. Transportation is not included in the Arlington National Cemetery tour aside from the uphill/downhill rides on the tram. ### Is parking provided? No, but there are multiple parking garages and street parking available near the departure point. One of which is the ANC parking facility located at the main Memorial Avenue entrance which charges $3 per hour and a daily maximum of $12 a day. You can also contact the phone number on your e-ticket to ask for advice on how to get to the departure point via car or public transport. ### Are there any age/physical/health/etc. restrictions for this tour? This tour is suitable for all ages. All guests must be at moderate physical fitness as the majority of the Arlington National Cemetery tour will be spent walking. ### What should I bring? Bring your camera and cash on hand for any other purchases or gratuities(optional)! ### What should I wear? Wear comfortable clothing on this Travel Curious tour. Wearing casual clothing and comfortable shoes is recommended. ### How many people are on a tour? This is a private walking tour and your group! All of their private tours are 100% exclusive, which means that it will just be you, your group and your guide on the tour. ### How does Travel Curious ensure the quality of their guides? All tour guides currently active go through a vetting process in which they carry out interviews, check previous reviews and employers references if applicable. More importantly, they make sure that these guides provide an excellent experience for the guests. ## Reviews > "Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the cemetery and the people buried there. The private tour allowed us to ask many questions, and the Changing of the Guard ceremony was a truly moving experience." > — Samantha L., March 2023 > "This tour was well-paced and provided deep insights into American history. Riding the tram uphill and walking downhill was perfect for our group. The guide shared stories about famous figures as well as lesser-known heroes, which made the tour very special." > — Mark D., July 2022 > "I highly recommend this private walking tour. The guide was courteous, informative, and very engaging. Visiting Arlington House and learning about Robert E. Lee’s connection added a unique perspective to the visit." > — Jennifer T., November 2021