Vigilance Tours is unlike other tours. With 25 years of working knowledge of Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, Congress, and Washington, DC – Eric (Lt Col, USAF (retired)) is the only Arlington National Cemetery tour guide who goes beyond the facts and figures and discusses the stories behind the facts and figures The tour is interactive – by getting to know you, Eric strives to make the tour meaningful to you while maintaining the reverence of Arlington National Cemetery In order to get to know each other, we limit the size of the tour group to a maximum of 12 visitors No subject is totally off limits – Eric is happy to discuss most topics (history, politics, military decisions, treatment of veterans, etc.) defining those interred at Arlington National Cemetery We will not rush you; the tour is scheduled for at least 3 hours, if you have less than 3 hours to visit Arlington National Cemetery we recommend the shorter tours available through other tour companies
- Drive in your air conditioned, soft top Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- Have the freedom to take your time exploring the national park
- Follow a self guided tour, so the route is marked
- Explore Fontana Lake and Dam, Cataloochee Valley, Foothills Parkway, and more
What To Expect
Military Women’s Memorial
The leading memorial and education center honoring the commitment, contributions and experiences of Servicewoman.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
John F. Kennedy Grave Site
The gravesite of the 35th President of the United States
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Arlington House – The Robert E. Lee Memorial
A place of study and contemplation of the meaning of some of the most difficult aspects of American history
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial
Memorial to all seven crew members lost to an explosion on January 28, 1986 — including high school teacher Christa McAuliffe, who had been selected from among more than 11,000 applicants to become the first teacher in space.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Changing of the Guard
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
3 hour walking tour covering 3 miles
Small group tour not to exceed 12 guests
Not recommended for visitors unable to walk 3 miles in 3 hours
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Max group – 12
