Explore Mount Vernon & Arlington Cemetery Private Tour
Private 6-hour tour of Mount Vernon and Arlington Cemetery with a dedicated guide
Duration
6 Hours
Ideal For
Up to 10 people
Includes
Private vehicle, Admission tickets
Highlights
Visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon and Arlington National Cemetery on a private, guided tour with your group. Ride in a private vehicle and follow a planned itinerary with timed entry at the mansion.
- Explore Mount Vernon’s mansion, gardens, and tomb
- Visit the Slave Memorial and Burial Grounds
- See the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Pay respects at the John F. Kennedy gravesite and Eternal Flame
- Ride the Arlington National Cemetery tram for easier touring
What's Included
- Private vehicle
- Licensed personal tour professional
- Mount Vernon admission tickets
- Arlington National Cemetery admission and tram tickets
- Bottled water
Things to know
The tour runs about 6 hours, typically 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. Vehicle type varies by group size (Luxury SUV for 1–4, Mercedes Sprinter Van for 5–10).
Cancellation Policy
NO CANCELLATIONS OR REFUNDS.
FAQs
Your guide picks you up from the address you provide about 15 minutes before the tour begins.
You ride in a private vehicle. Groups of 1–4 use a Luxury SUV, and groups of 5–10 use a Mercedes Sprinter Van.
Yes. Your private tour includes admission tickets for Mount Vernon and Arlington National Cemetery, including tram tickets at Arlington.
Meeting details
1717 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006
More about Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery rises across 639 rolling acres just over the Potomac from Washington, DC, its white headstones standing in quiet, perfect rows beneath shade trees and open sky. As the most hallowed military burial ground in the United States, Arlington National Cemetery holds more than 400,000 service members and their families, from Civil War soldiers to recent veterans. On this private tour, you will pair this solemn landmark with George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, two sites that together trace the arc of American sacrifice and leadership in a single unforgettable day.
Your visit to Arlington National Cemetery centers on the experiences that define the grounds. You will stand before the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and witness the precise, deeply moving Changing of the Guard ceremony, performed every hour with measured steps and gleaming rifles. From there, the tour winds past the Eternal Flame at President John F. Kennedy's gravesite, where the view back across the river toward the Lincoln Memorial is one of the most striking in the capital region. The contrast with Mount Vernon, with its riverside mansion and working farm, gives Arlington National Cemetery even more weight, showing how the country Washington helped build has honored those who defended it.
This tour is ideal for history buffs, military families, first-time visitors to DC, and travelers who prefer a thoughtful, unhurried pace with a private guide. Families with older children, veterans paying respects, and anyone moved by stories of service will find Arlington National Cemetery especially meaningful. Because the tour is private, your guide can linger at sections that matter most to you, whether that means a specific gravesite, the Memorial Amphitheater, or simply a quiet moment among the headstones. Pair that personal attention with door-to-door transport between Mount Vernon and Arlington National Cemetery, and you have a day that feels both efficient and deeply personal, the kind of visit you remember long after you return home.
