Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

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Duration: 30 minutes
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Experience Highlights

Learn about the most poignant episodes in American history by taking this 30-minute, non-stop sightseeing tram tour of Arlington National Cemetery. During the tour, you'll be briefed on what you're seeing by an English-speaking guide.

You will visit at your own pace, with free stops at all stations, this quiet and leafy national military cemetery dedicated especially to the burial of members of the military. With your tickets, either on your smartphone or on paper, you can start the tour at any of the stops along the route.

Inside, you will discover iconic sites such as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the tomb of President John F. Kennedy, commemorated by the "Eternal Flame" monument. Thanks to the free stops, you can get off wherever you wish and wait for the next trolley to continue the tour.

  • Discover the incredible history of Arlington National Cemetery with a private guide.
  • Tour the memorials on a sightseeing trolley with free stops.
  • Visit the iconic Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the tomb of President John F. Kennedy.
  • Children under 4 years old are free of charge.

What’s included

  • Arlington National Cemetery Sightseeing Tram Tour
  • Free stops
  • Professional guide expert in history (English language)

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Step by Step

This non-stop sightseeing tram tour of Arlington National Cemetery will take you on a historical journey through the military culture of the United States as you visit the graves of soldiers who have participated in wars and armed conflicts since the 19th century, buried here.

As you board the vehicle, you will learn the history of the site from a professional English-speaking guide in an exploration of approximately 30 minutes if you do it all in one stop. If you prefer, you can hop off and on at the cemetery's various memorial stations, including the following:

  • President John F. Kennedy's Tomb: President Kennedy's remains are interred in this cemetery. In his honour, the Eternal Flame monument was created.
  • Arboretum and Horticulture Memorial: amidst towering trees, ornamental plants and rolling green hills, this memorial pays tribute to the fallen soldiers of various wars.
  • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: in 2021 this monument, the most iconic in the cemetery, turned 100 years old. It is the grave of an unidentified soldier from the First World War.

In addition, you will pass the grand Women in Military Service for America Memorial, a beautiful hemicycle dedicated to the women who served in the United States armed forces.

Reviews

4.7
· 1041 Reviews
  • M
    M.
    5
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    The stories told by the guide were all very interesting, and I even felt like spending some extra time chatting with him alone about some historical events in the United States. The cemetery is much bigger than I expected. A recommendable tour, although the price seems a bit high to me.
  • S
    S.
    5
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    Good tour.
  • K
    K.
    5
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    A cemetery with a great history behind it. It is well worth a visit, it is a very imposing place.
  • A
    A.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    It was a sobering experience.
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