Veteran-Led Arlington National Cemetery Walking Tour

Vigilance Tours is unlike other tours With 25 years of working knowledge of Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, Congress, and DC – Eric Hommel (Lt Col, USAF (retired)) is the only Cemetery 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 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 max 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 the Cemetery we recommend shorter tours with other companies Eric is the author of: THE LOSING GAME: HOW TO LOSE A WAR AND FAIL VETERANS (Amazon)

1. 1

   Military Women's Memorial

   15 min

   The leading memorial and education center honoring the commitment, contributions and experiences of Servicewoman.

2. 2

   President John F. Kennedy Gravesite

   25 min

   The gravesite of the 35th President of the United States

3. 3

   Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

   45 min

   A place of study and contemplation of the meaning of some of the most difficult aspects of American history

4. 4

   Stop 4

   45 min

   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.

5. 5

   The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

   50 min

   Changing of the Guard

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• 3 hour walking tour covering 3 miles
• Small group tour not to exceed 12 guests

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.