Arlington National Cemetery Tour Information:

Discover Arlington National Cemetery with Vigilance Tours

Your Guide, Eric Hommel, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force (retired)

With 25 years of deep expertise in Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, Congress, and Washington, D.C., Eric offers an exclusive, personalized tour experience. As the only guide who blends facts with captivating, true stories, Eric brings Arlington’s rich history to life. Every visit with Vigilance Tours is a journey through time, making connections to our nation’s legacy.

Why Choose Vigilance Tours?

At Vigilance Tours, we provide a unique, interactive tour of Arlington National Cemetery that ensures a meaningful experience. By connecting with each visitor, Eric crafts a personalized tour while honoring the cemetery's solemn and reverent atmosphere. To keep each experience intimate, we limit our tour groups to a maximum of 12 people. For larger group inquiries, please email us at vigilancetours@gmail.com.

No topic is off-limits during the tour! Our tours cover a range of engaging topics, from U.S. history and politics to military decisions and veterans’ stories, honoring those interred at Arlington. We believe in taking our time to honor this sacred ground. With a minimum of 3 hours(*) per tour, you’ll have time to fully explore 3 miles(*) of iconic landmarks.

*For shorter visits, and if walking 3 miles is too long, we recommend other tour options available in Washington, D.C.

Tour Highlights

  • Meet and Greet at the Military Women’s Memorial

  • Introduction to Arlington National Cemetery: history, significance, and layout overview

  • Supreme Court Justice Grave-sites

  • President John F. Kennedy’s Eternal Flame

  • The Pentagon overview (viewed from Arlington)

  • Washington, D.C. City Plan overview (scenic overlook)

  • Arlington House (Custis-Lee House) and grounds (self-guided visit)

  • Civil War Tomb of Unknown Soldiers

  • USS Maine Memorial

  • Space Shuttle Challenger and Columbia Memorials, Iran Rescue Mission Memorial

  • Memorial Amphitheater

  • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony)

  • Historic Arlington Entrance and McClellan Gate

  • Special Requests (as time permits)

Join us for an unforgettable tour through one of America’s most historic landscapes, gaining a deeper understanding of the people and moments that shape the United States of America.

Where to Meet the Tour:

After passing through Security, please meet Eric INSIDE the Cemetery at the Military Women’s Memorial

  • follow the sign through the gates