Arlington National Cemetery: Self-Guided GPS Walking Tour

Walk Arlington Cemetery at Your Own Pace, Hearing 20+ Stories as You Go

You walk through Arlington National Cemetery at your own pace, with a GPS app that plays stories at each of 20+ stops — from the Military Women's Memorial and JFK's grave to Arlington House and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The app never expires, so you can return anytime to revisit a site or listen again. No group, no schedule, no time pressure.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Start at Military Women's Memorial
• Visit JFK Memorial and learn story
• See the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
• Tour Arlington House and Slave Quarters
• Walk cemetery visiting 20+ sites
• End at President Taft Memorial Grave

The Experience

What if you could stand at JFK's grave, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and Arlington House without waiting for a group to move, without a set schedule, without anyone talking over the moment? That's the point of this self-guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery — the GPS app knows where you are and plays the story when you arrive, then stops when you do. You control the rhythm. You stop at the Military Women's Memorial first, then move through the cemetery on your own timeline, hitting more than 20 sites: the Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial, the Iran Rescue Mission Memorial, Joe Louis's gravesite, President Taft's grave, and the Civil War history embedded in Arlington House and the Slave Quarters.

The app itself is location-aware, which means it doesn't require you to read a map or figure out where to go next — it knows when you've arrived at each stop and plays the audio automatically. You hear about Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln, the headstones, the people buried here, and why each site matters to American history. And because it's GPS-based, you can pause mid-tour, grab coffee, come back the next day, or revisit a single stop months later without losing your place. The tour never expires, so once you buy it, it's yours to use whenever you're in the area or want to listen again.

Walking through Arlington National Cemetery on your own means you can linger at a grave that hits you, sit on a bench and absorb what you've heard, or move faster through sections that don't hold you. There's no pressure to keep pace with strangers or to finish by a certain time. The app works on your phone, and public transportation gets you to the cemetery entrance — from there, it's just you, the path, and the stories. Service animals are welcome, and the walk is suitable for all fitness levels, though the cemetery does have hills and uneven ground, so wear comfortable shoes.

What’s included

• Walking tour in Arlington National Cemetery on the GPS walking tour app.
• location-aware audio that plays automatically when you arrive at each stop.
• access to 20+ sites including the Military Women's Memorial, JFK memorial, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington House, Slave Quarters, Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial, Iran Rescue Mission Memorial, and President Taft's grave.
• the app never expires, so you can return and listen anytime.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by WalknTours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to explore Arlington National Cemetery without joining a group tour or committing to a fixed schedule — the GPS app means you move at your own pace and can pause, skip, or revisit any stop without holding anyone back.

Top questions

Can I use this tour on any day?

Yes. The app works anytime you visit Arlington National Cemetery. You control when you start, when you stop, and when you return.

Do I need to download anything before I arrive?

You'll need the walking tour app on your phone. Download it before you go so the GPS can track your location as you walk.

How long does the full tour take?

That depends on your pace. Since you stop and start when you want, it could take 2 hours or 4 hours. The app doesn't expire, so you can split it across multiple visits.

What if I only want to hear about certain sites?

You can skip stops or jump to specific memorials. The app is location-aware, so it only plays when you arrive at a site — you're in control of which ones you visit.

Is there parking at Arlington National Cemetery?

Public transportation options are available nearby. Check the cemetery's website for current parking and transit details before you visit.

Can I bring a service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed throughout the cemetery.