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ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

Explore the Rich History from the Comfort of our Tour Vehicles

Arlington National Cemetery is an enduring tribute to those who’ve dedicated their lives to defending the ideals of our nation. A visit here will leave an indelible impression on your spirit.

There are more than 639 acres of hallowed ground and they’re best explored aboard Arlington National Cemetery Tours.

View of Arlington House made up columns in the background and tomb stones in foreground

Tour Information

Tours depart from Welcome Center: 8:30am - 4:00pm.
Open 363 days a year. Wreaths Across America: Wreaths In Day (December 2024 date coming soon) and Wreaths Out Day (January 2025 date coming soon).
Special Operating hours:
Memorial Day and  Veterans Day: Tours begin at 2:00pm.

  • Tour Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm
  • Cemetery Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

  • Aboard the continuous 45 minute loop, you’ll have the opportunity to disembark and explore.

  • There are 6 stops on weekdays and 9 on weekends.

  • Relax on our comfortable tour vehicles as you journey through history.

  • Learn about the cemetery's history, the heroes who rest there, and other stories from your knowledgeable guide.

  • You’ll be transported to notable graves and memorials.

Tomb Guard at Arlington National Cemetery

CHANGING OF THE GUARD

  • October 1 - March 31 The guard is changed every hour on the hour.
  • April 1 - September 30 The guard is changed every half hour.

TOUR STOPS

Tours depart from The Welcome Center

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    1
    front angle view of an Arlington Cemetery Tours vehicle parked in front of a covered vehicle stop

    WELCOME
    CENTER

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    2
    Part of John F. Kennedy Gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery showing a brick paved floor with an eternal flame and Arlington House in the background

    President
    John F.
    Kennedy
    Gravesite

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    3
    General Blackjack Pershing Gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery

    General John
    J Pershing Gravesite

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    4
    Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery

    Memorial Amphitheater & Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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    5
    Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

    Arlington House

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    6
    Marine Corps War Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery

    ORD & WEITZEL
    GATE
    (IWO JIMA
    MEMORIAL)

Additional Stops

(Weekends Only)

  • History and Facts

    SECTIONS
    55 & 59

  • Columbarium Niche Wall at Arlington National Cemetery

    COLUMBARIUM
    COURTS
    & NICHE WALL

  • 9/11 Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery

    PENTAGON GROUP
    BURIAL MARKER

Arlington Cemetery Tours are Handicap Accessible

Handicap Accessible

Handicap accessible vehicles and assisted listening devices available upon request. Handicapped plus one guest ride free with valid government issued ID.

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Hearing Impaired Guests

At Historic Tours of America, we pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service to all people, including individuals with disabilities. In order to provide the proper accommodations, all we ask is that we are given due notice in order to select the proper services. Our selection process involves the use of the ADA information line to vet and secure local interpreter services. As a Title III entity, our number one goal is to provide an effective accommodation that will ensure you have a memorable time with us.

Arlington Cemetery Tours Have Portable Networks

Tour Languages

All of our tours are in English.