Landmark · Washington, D.C.
Arlington National Cemetery: free entry days, tickets & hours
The 639-acre national military cemetery across the Potomac in Virginia, with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, its changing of the guard and John F. Kennedy's grave.
Independent guide, not the official Arlington Cemetery website. Official links are under Sources.
Arlington Cemetery is free to enter.
- Open today 08:00–17:00.
- Also free: Interpretive tram free for visitors with a disability placard or documentation, plus one companion.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeFree entry for everyone, every day | everyone | Physical security screening at the Welcome Center; walkers do not need REAL ID. | No |
| Free forInterpretive tram free for visitors with a disability placard or documentation, plus one companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | — | No |
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The grounds are hilly and huge (639 acres): wear good shoes or take the paid tram.
- Arlington Cemetery Metro (Blue Line) is a 5-minute walk from the Welcome Center at 1 Memorial Avenue.
- Parking garage: $3 an hour, $12 daily maximum for cars.
- This is an active military cemetery with funerals daily; dress and behave respectfully.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Arlington Cemetery
Ticket & extrasArlington Cemetery with Tomb of Unknown Soldiers & JFK Grave★★★★★ 4.9 · 31 reviews2.5 hoursfrom $55
Guided tourSmall Group Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard Tour★★★★★ 4.7 · 17 reviews2 hoursfrom $45
Guided tourArlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Guided Tram Tour★★★★☆ 4.4 · 11 reviewsfrom $21.50
Guided tourArlington National Cemetery: Guided Walking Tour + Changing of the Guard★★★★★ 5.0 · 5 reviews2.5 hoursfrom $69
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Official prices
Arlington Cemetery ticket prices
| Hop-on hop-off interpretive tram tour, adult (children 4-12 $9.95, seniors 65+ $13.95, under 4 free) — Save the hills: the tram stops at JFK's grave, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and other key sites. | $17.95 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 08:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 08:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 08:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 08:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 08:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 08:00–17:00 |
Daily 8am-5pm.
1 Memorial Avenue, Arlington, VA 22211, USA
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FAQ
Arlington Cemetery: common questions
Is Arlington Cemetery free?
Yes — Arlington Cemetery is free to enter. Also free: Interpretive tram free for visitors with a disability placard or documentation, plus one companion.
Who gets free entry to Arlington Cemetery?
Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion).
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Sources
Where this comes from
- washington.org/find-dc-listings/arlington-national-cemetery · checked Tuesday, 27 October 2026
- arlingtoncemetery.mil/Visit/Visitors-with-Disabilities · checked Tuesday, 27 October 2026
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