Arlington National Cemetery Guided Walking Tour – Private
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- Arlington National Cemetery Guided Walking Tour – Private
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A sobering reminder of the realities of war, but a stunningly beautiful tribute, the Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place of over 400,000 service members and their families. This private tour enables you to explore the grounds, which once belonged to General Robert E. Lee – don’t worry, we’ll tell you who he was, as well as many other of its permanent inhabitants.
Learn about the more famous tombs of President John F. Kennedy, soldier Audie Murphy, and military genius General William Sheridan on this intimate group tour. We’ll even explore a few less known graves, like that of famed boxer Joe Louis. Along with a few carefully selected residents, your engaging guide will take you to the Tomb of the Unknowns where you may even witness a Changing of the Guard ceremony. Visit the more modern memorials to the victims of the space shuttles Columbia and Challenger while walking these hallowed grounds.
Highlights Generally Include: • Grave of Joe Louis • Arlington House, home of Robert E. Lee • Tomb of the Unknowns • Mast of the U.S.S. Maine • Grave of Audie Murphy • Changing of the Guard Ceremony • Gravesite of John F. Kennedy • Memorials to the Space Shuttles Columbia and Challenger
Meeting Point: By the gates to the Visitor Center.
Duration: 2.5hs
Starting Time Options: 10am or 2pm
Days: Daily
Includes: Private Tour Guide
Adult
18 years of age or older
Youth
Between 10 - 17 years of age
Child
Between 0 - 9 years of age
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- Terry ( tour guide ) was very knowledgeable about every aspect of our tour. He was excited to share this information with us. It was refreshing to find someone so happy to come to work. We would highly recommend this tour, it was informative and genuinely fun.
