Executive Sedan
1-3 passengers
A Mercedes-Benz S-Class executive sedan for up to 3 guests. Quiet, smooth, and easy to step in and out of at every stop.
4-8 hours tour
$440 / 4 hours
All-inclusive rate · No hidden fees
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Heritage · 4 to 6 hours
Armed Services Memorial Tour | Arlington & DC Memorials
Private DC tour of military memorials: Arlington Cemetery, Tomb of the Unknowns, USMC Memorial, Pentagon Memorial, and the WWII Memorial. We plan and drive.
From $440
Private tour · 4 to 6 hours · All-inclusive · No hidden fees
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4 to 6 hours
From $440 · 6 vehicle options
Pickup: your hotel
Tour highlights
- Arlington National Cemetery + Tomb of the Unknowns ceremony
- JFK gravesite + Eternal Flame
- USMC War Memorial (Iwo Jima)
- Pentagon Memorial
- Air Force Memorial
- WWII Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
Every tour, your private vehicle
This tour runs in any of these. Pick by group size.
Executive SUV
1-6 passengers
A full-size executive SUV seating up to 6, with the space and window views families ask for.
4-8 hours tour
$480 / 4 hours
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Book NowStretch limousine
1-10 passengers
The classic black stretch limousine for up to 10. Turns a night tour into the celebration itself.
4-8 hours tour
$540 / 4 hours
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Book NowMercedes Sprinter
1-13 passengers
A black Mercedes Sprinter for up to 13, with high ceilings and walk-in comfort for bigger parties.
4-8 hours tour
$560 / 4 hours
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Book NowWhite Hummer limo
1-18 passengers
The white stretch Hummer seats 18 and makes the entrance. Built for birthdays and bachelorettes.
4-8 hours tour
$760 / 4 hours
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Book NowMini bus
22-32 passengers
A private mini bus for 22 to 32 guests. One vehicle, one route, the whole group together.
4-8 hours tour
$720 / 4 hours
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What our guests say
5-star rated on Tripadvisor & Viator
More than 240 travelers have reviewed our private Washington DC limo tours across Tripadvisor and Viator, and the same praise repeats: the chauffeur-guide who knows every monument, the on-time hotel pickup, and a day that felt effortless. Read our Tripadvisor reviews and our Viator reviews for yourself.
Reviews of the Armed Services Memorial Tour keep returning to the on-time hotel pickup. The same details repeat: arriving on time and plenty of photo stops. Each review below links to the Tripadvisor or Viator listing it was posted on.
★★★★★
Best way to see monuments at night
This was a great way to see a lot of sites in a few hours. Our guide was knowledgeable and accomodated our special requests. Communication with the guide was easy.
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Great way to see the sights comfortably and on your own timeline!
This was a great way to stay cool on a hot day!
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Good value for a large group
For 10 people (4 adult and 6 kids/teens), this was a great alternative to the other night tours. We even got to see some of the less known memorials at the Pentagon! Very friendly and helpful driver.
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DC tour
The driver was super knowledgeable about the different monuments and allowed us to experience them in whatever order we wanted stopping at different ones for us to take pictures and explore along the route. Extremely worth it for my family and I.
★★★★★
Great way to see DC with our large group!
Our driver was very kind and everyone enjoyed the experience.
★★★★★
Khan was an excellent driver and very knowledgeable.
Our ride was smooth and the limo quite clean! Our family of 10 fit perfectly with room to spare.
★★★★★
Very Professional!!
Driver Maaz was a great tour guide. Highly recommended. Vehicle was clean and lots of room for the family.
★★★★★
Our driver was extremely welcoming, courteous, personable.
Took photos for us, knew the city, made excellent choices to tour and was engaging.
★★★★★
More than Luxury!!
Maaz was an absolute gem of a driver! From start to finish, he made sure Oupa and I felt comfortable, safe, and well taken care of throughout Washington. His driving was smooth, his car was immaculate, and he navigated the city's traffic like a pro. What really stood out was his warmth and professionalism—he was…
Maaz was an absolute gem of a driver! From start to finish, he made sure Oupa and I felt comfortable, safe, and well taken care of throughout Washington. His driving was smooth, his car was immaculate, and he navigated the city's traffic like a pro. What really stood out was his warmth and professionalism—he was patient, courteous, and went out of his way to accommodate us. He even shared great local tips that made our experience better. Oupa and I truly appreciated his kindness and reliability. If you're looking for a driver who treats you like family, Maaz is your guy. Highly recommend him without hesitation! Thank you, Maaz★★★★★
Awesome experience
Awesome experience from the booking to the tour. Amin was super from the first communication until we returned. It was very easy and we got to see all of the sights with him dealing with traffic. He picked us up and returned us to our hotel and waited at each stop so we did not have far to walk. My kids loved every…
Awesome experience from the booking to the tour. Amin was super from the first communication until we returned. It was very easy and we got to see all of the sights with him dealing with traffic. He picked us up and returned us to our hotel and waited at each stop so we did not have far to walk. My kids loved every minute. The car was extremely clean, cool and he had bottled water for us as well. I would book this again.★★★★★
Amin was great, courteous, humorous, and friendly.
The tour saved our feet, and we got to see all that we wanted to see. Thanks, Amin!
★★★★★
We had so much fun.
My kids enjoyed the ride. It’s very convenient, an easy way to explore DC……………..
★★★★★
Excellent way to get a sense of how Washington DC looks like
seeing the most important landmarks in just o few hours and comfortably seated
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Loved every minute of every place our driver took us .
Amin was great and I recommend him with my eyes closed. He left us on every attraction and picked us up at end . We felt like millionaires!!!!
★★★★★
Great tour!
For 10 people it was only a little more expensive than the public tours and was SO much more fun and easier, especially since they picked us up. Would recommend!
★★★★★
We were picked up at our hotel and the driver was super friendly.
The limo driver took some pictures and made a personalized video using one of our cell phones of our group before and after we entered the limo. The day we toured DC it was going to be 100° F. Rather than ride a bus, bike, or other means, we took the limo which was air conditioned and the driver dropped us next to each…
We were picked up at our hotel and the driver was super friendly. The limo driver took some pictures and made a personalized video using one of our cell phones of our group before and after we entered the limo. The day we toured DC it was going to be 100° F. Rather than ride a bus, bike, or other means, we took the limo which was air conditioned and the driver dropped us next to each site in the tour and pick us up either in the same spot as the drop off or close by as we left each site. In the limo there was free water bottle and ice with cups, which was refreshing on a hot day. We could choose the music we wanted to listen to through a cell phone the limo driver provided. There were some times the music was a bit loud, but either through the cell phone or a control in the car, the volume can be adjusted. It was also fun to watch people outside the limo as they were taking pictures of our vehicle (the hummer limo) just was much as some of the sites. If you are planning a tour of DC, I would recommend taking the personalized limo tour for comfort and you can choose how long you staying at each site and where to go. This is the way to go! We had 7 people in the limo and had lots of extra room for more people.★★★★★
Excellent private tour.
The service provided a wonderful experience. We were picked up at our hotel and guided through the sites of DC. We saw all the main sites in a neat and orderly fashion. Our driver provided information as we went and we had bottled water available throughout the trip. We had a wonderful experience and at the end were…
Excellent private tour. The service provided a wonderful experience. We were picked up at our hotel and guided through the sites of DC. We saw all the main sites in a neat and orderly fashion. Our driver provided information as we went and we had bottled water available throughout the trip. We had a wonderful experience and at the end were dropped back off at our hotel. Door to door service with a smile! Great company.★★★★★
Time value experience
We reserved a car to pick us up from the airport, tour the sites in downtown Washington DC and then drop us off at our hotel. Our flight arrived early but our driver was there anyway, waited patiently while we toured the sites on foot when needed and also added a couple of visits when we had some extra time. Great…
We reserved a car to pick us up from the airport, tour the sites in downtown Washington DC and then drop us off at our hotel. Our flight arrived early but our driver was there anyway, waited patiently while we toured the sites on foot when needed and also added a couple of visits when we had some extra time. Great experience for the money and time as it kept us from losing the afternoon when we arrived.★★★★★
Ameen was the best tour guide and picked us up promptly at the agreed time & place in a limo!
He was very communicative & flexible and made this experience worth every penny! Thank you so much! ❤️
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Great way to see the sights!
We had a great time on our private tour. We customized our tour to visit sights we hadn't had a chance to get to on our own. Our driver, Gee, was awesome. We were running late at Arlington Cemetery, because we wanted to see the changing of the guards and wouldn't make it back to our drop off/pick up point until 15-20…
We had a great time on our private tour. We customized our tour to visit sights we hadn't had a chance to get to on our own. Our driver, Gee, was awesome. We were running late at Arlington Cemetery, because we wanted to see the changing of the guards and wouldn't make it back to our drop off/pick up point until 15-20 minutes after our tour was supposed to end. Gee said he would wait for us! He was also very helpful and informative about all the stops, and where we should walk to get to the attractions and where he would be waiting to pick us up. Definitely recommend! So convenient to see the sights and not have to worry about parking or too much walking.★★★★★
Great tour for friends, family or work groups!
This tour was outstanding! Our driver Amin was a gem! He picked us up from the lobby of our hotel and right away took pictures and got us started. He was able give us the history of the city, stopped at all major monuments and took pictures for us at all stops. It was raining very hard but he had umbrellas ready, let…
This tour was outstanding! Our driver Amin was a gem! He picked us up from the lobby of our hotel and right away took pictures and got us started. He was able give us the history of the city, stopped at all major monuments and took pictures for us at all stops. It was raining very hard but he had umbrellas ready, let us know the walk time to certain up close views to make sure we were prepared (all were short walks less than 5 mins and nothing hard to get to just not able to drive the limo all the way up to some which was totally understandable) but also made stops if needed (bathroom and quick food pick ups). We were out for a full four hours which left time to just drive around and see the city and enjoy the limo. I would highly recommend this tour even if you’ve been to DC and seen the sites in the past as it was super fun and the limo was very comfortable (we had 7 total people with plenty of room)! Thank you for a GREAT experience!★★★★★
Best idea yet!!!! This was so fun for a family!!
What an amazing experience!!!! We stayed in Baltimore and the limo drove up to get us and then drove us back to our hotel after the tour!! I can not say enough good things! The tour driver was courteous and so knowledgeable of the city. This is definitely the way with kids! We had our 2 year old with us and having the…
What an amazing experience!!!! We stayed in Baltimore and the limo drove up to get us and then drove us back to our hotel after the tour!! I can not say enough good things! The tour driver was courteous and so knowledgeable of the city. This is definitely the way with kids! We had our 2 year old with us and having the ability to pull up and get out to see the sights then get back in was priceless!!!! We will book again when we come back!!★★★★★
Called us promptly at the start time we arranged.
Pick us up curbside from hotel. Dropped us at every must see spot. The absolute best way to see DC. Great company providing excellent service. Prompt and reliable service. Excellent time!
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This was an amazing experience.
The city comes alive in a different way at night and the limo tour was a very comfortable and safe way to experience the monuments. Our driver was very knowledgeable of the city and even dropped us off at our hotels. Would highly recommend this to anyone!
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Best way to see DC at night.
This is the best way to see DC at night. Raj picked us up at our restaurant and gave us a fabulous tour. We stopped and were able to get out to walk around and take photos at all the major monuments and buildings. He got us closer to several locations than we were even able to do on foot during the day. The limo was…
Best way to see DC at night. This is the best way to see DC at night. Raj picked us up at our restaurant and gave us a fabulous tour. We stopped and were able to get out to walk around and take photos at all the major monuments and buildings. He got us closer to several locations than we were even able to do on foot during the day. The limo was well stocked with waters and had plenty of stemware for your own drinks.★★★★★
Amazing experience and the service was incredible!
i chose this option for my 6-year-old daughter's birthday. i wanted him to feel special and enjoy a unique experience! I and my daughters had a great time the driver's attention was amazing! My daughter felt a princess when he opened the door to her all the time
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Amazing experience!
Amazing your, our guide was extremely accommodating and patient. He offered a great itinerary and was very flexible if we wanted to stray from the suggested itinerary. Given DC is so spread out, I highly recommend this as a way to see the sights and avoid the crowds.
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Our son felling like he was a rock star.
And then acting like it. The felling of being special and my wife felling that way
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Excellent way to see all the sites in Washington DC.
Easy to schedule pickups and customize our itinerary. Amin was very knowledgeable and friendly.
★★★★★
Absolutely the best way to be picked up from
BWI then taken on private tour around DC and dropped off at your hotel!
Armed Services Memorial Tour: the full guide
For veterans, military families, and anyone who wants to honor the country’s armed services, this tour covers the most significant memorial sites in the Washington DC area. The route crosses from the National Mall into Virginia, visiting Arlington National Cemetery, the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Air Force Memorial, and the Pentagon Memorial alongside the Mall war memorials. The day is structured around the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns. This is a private, chauffeur-guided tour we plan and run for you, so the day stays flexible: just ask and your chauffeur will add a stop, drop one, or hold longer at Arlington. We can also tailor the route around the sites that matter most to your group.
Why a chauffeured tour for the military memorials
The Mall memorials and the Virginia memorials are on opposite sides of the Potomac. Driving between them takes about 20 minutes and requires crossing Memorial Bridge or the 14th Street Bridge. Parking at Arlington is a separate fee and a walk from the entrance. The Pentagon Memorial has no public parking. A private chauffeur handles all of this: you focus on the sites and the chauffeur handles the transitions.
The tour can be done in 4 hours if you keep most stops to drive-by plus photo time. Add Arlington inside (Tomb, JFK gravesite) and you need 5 to 6 hours. We time the route around the Changing of the Guard so the Arlington portion arrives just before the ceremony.
A couple or a small family rides in an executive SUV (seats up to 6). Veterans’ reunion groups, school groups, and corporate delegations take a chauffeured Sprinter van (up to 13), which keeps everyone together through the bridge crossings and the cemetery stops. We size the vehicle to your group when you book.
Tour route (suggested order)
National Mall memorials (first hour)
The WWII Memorial is a natural starting point, right at the eastern end of the Reflecting Pool. The granite pillars represent each state and territory, with the Rainbow Pool and the Freedom Wall at the center. From there, it’s a short walk to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the black granite wall inscribed with 58,318 names. The Korean War Veterans Memorial is directly across the reflecting pool, with 19 stainless steel infantry figures patrolling through a field.
Crossing to Virginia via Memorial Bridge
Memorial Bridge connects the Lincoln Memorial to the gates of Arlington National Cemetery. The drive over the bridge is part of the experience: the Mall unfolds behind you and the cemetery gates appear directly ahead.
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington spans more than 600 acres in Arlington, Virginia, and holds more than 400,000 graves. Most visitors spend time at three places: the Tomb of the Unknowns, the JFK Gravesite, and the Arlington House (Robert E. Lee’s former home). The Tomb of the Unknowns ceremony runs every 30 minutes in summer (April to September) and on the hour in winter (October to March). It takes about 20 minutes and is one of the most precisely executed military ceremonies in the country. The chauffeur times the route to arrive about 10 minutes before the guard change. The cemetery itself opens at 8 a.m. daily; confirm current hours and any ceremony changes on the Arlington National Cemetery site before you travel.
The JFK Gravesite, with the Eternal Flame, is a short walk from the Tomb. Gravesites for Robert Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy are nearby.
USMC War Memorial (Iwo Jima)
The Marine Corps War Memorial sits in a small park on the Arlington side, just outside the cemetery’s main gate. The bronze sculpture depicts the six Marines raising the flag on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima (February 1945). It’s free to visit and open 24 hours. At night, it’s illuminated and photographs dramatically against the DC skyline.
Air Force Memorial
Three stainless steel spires rise 200, 270, and 270 feet beside the Pentagon on Columbia Pike. The memorial opened in 2006 and honors the 54,000 members of the Air Force killed in action. It’s a quick stop: the view of the Pentagon and downtown DC from the terrace is worth the 10-minute pause.
Pentagon Memorial
The Pentagon Memorial on Route 27 honors the 184 people killed in the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon. The memorial consists of 184 illuminated benches, each oriented toward either the Pentagon or toward the sky based on where each person died. It is open 24 hours and free. Public parking is not available; the chauffeur drops you at the entrance and waits.
What to wear and bring
Arlington requires significant walking. Wear comfortable shoes. The Pentagon Memorial has accessible paved paths. Arlington’s terrain has real grades and the walk to the Tomb is about a mile. If anyone in the group uses a wheelchair or mobility aid, call us and dispatch will check what can be arranged.
Water is provided in the vehicle. The tour covers about 15 miles of driving and 1 to 2 miles of walking depending on how long you stay at Arlington.
Pricing
Starting at $440 for a private tour in the executive sedan (up to 3 guests), with a 4-hour minimum. The Executive SUV is $480 for 4 hours (up to 6); the full route with time inside Arlington runs 5 to 6 hours, with extra hours at the vehicle’s hourly rate. Larger groups ride in the Mercedes Sprinter van (up to 13) at $560 for 4 hours. Arlington Cemetery charges a parking fee if you drive yourself; that fee does not apply when you arrive by chauffeur. Book online or call (202) 609-9811.
Related private DC tour packages
The general sightseeing tour is a separate route. If you want the monuments and the military sites in one outing, the Welcome to DC full-day tour covers Arlington, Iwo Jima, and the Air Force Memorial along with the rest of the city. This memorial tour pairs well with the African American Heritage Tour on a second day, since there is almost no route overlap. For a closer look at the Mall monuments alone, see the DC Monuments Tour. Browse the full DC tour packages hub.
Book this private DC tour
Call (202) 609-9811 or book online. Talk to an expert, 24/7. We’ll time the route around the Changing of the Guard and plan vehicle size around your group.
Common questions about Armed Services Memorial Tour
What is the best way to tour Arlington National Cemetery from DC?
By private chauffeur, timed to the Changing of the Guard. The vehicle picks you up at your hotel, crosses Memorial Bridge from the Lincoln Memorial to the cemetery gates, and waits while you walk to the Tomb of the Unknowns and the JFK gravesite. Then it carries you to the Iwo Jima, Air Force and Pentagon memorials.
How much does an Arlington Cemetery tour from DC cost?
The memorials and the cemetery are free to enter. The private tour starts from $440 for 4 hours in the Executive Sedan for up to 3 guests, or $480 in the Executive SUV for up to 6. With time inside Arlington the route runs 5 to 6 hours, and extra hours bill at the vehicle's hourly rate.
Which memorials are on the armed services tour?
On the Mall, the World War II, Vietnam Veterans and Korean War memorials. Across the river, Arlington National Cemetery with the Tomb of the Unknowns and the JFK Eternal Flame, the USMC War Memorial at Iwo Jima, the Air Force Memorial beside the Pentagon and the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial.
When is the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns?
Every 30 minutes from April to September and every hour from October to March, with the ceremony lasting about 20 minutes. Your chauffeur times the route so you arrive about 10 minutes before the guard change, which is the moment most guests remember from the day.
Can you visit Arlington Cemetery without a tram tour?
Yes. Entry is free and the walk from the gate to the Tomb of the Unknowns and the JFK gravesite is about a mile with grades, which is why comfortable shoes matter. Your chauffeur waits at the visitor center, so you set your own pace and never queue for the tram.
Can the chauffeur drive us to the Pentagon Memorial?
Yes. The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial has no public parking, which makes it awkward to reach on your own; the chauffeur drops you at the entrance and waits. The Pentagon interior itself requires advance coordination with the Department of Defense and is not part of a standard tour.
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