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Ticket Booth Locations
(Board tram at the red, white and blue signs)
Arlington National Cemetery
8:30am-6:30pm April thru September
8:30am-4:30pm October thru March
Nearest METRO Stop: Arlington Cemetery
Washington Monument Kiosk
1401 Jefferson Drive, NW
Nearest METRO Stop: Smithsonian
Seasonal. Call for information.
Union Station
49 Massachusetts Avenue, SE (Main Hall)
9:00am - 1:00pm (American Heritage Tour tickets)
9:00am - 7:00pm (Twilight Tour tickets when operating)
Nearest METRO Stop: Union Station
Group Sales & Charters
Groups
TourmobileSM Sightseeing defines a group as 20 or more people purchasing tickets together.
The group is entitled to a discounted rate for use of the public service. Due to the shuttle
nature of our service, with passengers getting on and off at each stop, we advise groups to
assemble in smaller parties to facilitate easier movement around the route.
If you prefer to keep your group together, exclusive use of a TourmobileSM tram may be arranged
through the Sales Office (see Charters) based on availability.
Arlington National Cemetery Tour
Operating Schedule:
Tours depart from the Visitors Center at 15-30 minute intervals.
Hours of operation are 8:30am - 6:30pm Spring/Summer; and
8:30am - 4:30pm Fall/Winter. Groups should allow a minimum
of 2 hours to tour Arlington National Cemetery; making stops
at the Kennedy Grave sites, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers
and the Arlington House. Prices, hours and tours are subject
to change.
The Changing of the Guard ceremony occurs at the Tomb of the Unknowns every 30 minutes,
on the hour and the half hour, April through September and every hour on the hour October through March.
Groups are advised to arrive at the Visitors Center at least one hour prior to the designated ceremony.
Purchasing Tickets: Tickets
for the Arlington tour must be purchased the day of the tour
from the ticket booth in the Visitors Center as early as 30
minutes prior to first tour. The group should remain together,
on their bus or in the parking area until the group leader
or escort has obtained the tickets. The escort will be issued
one ticket for each person in the group, which must be shown
upon boarding and re-boarding the TourmobileSM trams. Upon receiving
their tickets, passengers should proceed to the queue area
to board tram. Reservations are not required for the tour.
Advance acknowledgment (10-business days before) is appreciated.
Pre-payment for group tours is permitted 15-business days
in advance. Tickets are to be picked-up on the day of the
tour. We accept company checks with identification, MasterCard,
and Visa.
American Heritage Tour (Washington/Arlington Tour)
Operating Schedule: Tours depart from stops in Washington, DC
(see tour stop map) and Arlington National Cemetery at 15-30 minute intervals with schedules posted at
each stop. Hours of operation are 9:30am-4:30pm daily except Christmas Day and New Years Day. Groups should allow a
minimum of 2 hours and 30 minutes riding time to complete the Washington, DC portion of the tour.
We can not guarantee that groups will board together during the public tour.
Purchasing Tickets: Groups
of 20 or more touring Washington are encouraged to purchase
prepaid vouchers by contacting our Sales Office at (202) 488-5218.
Prepaid vouchers will allow your group to begin the tour at
any of our Washington, DC stops, exchanging the voucher for
a regular one-day tour ticket. Another option for groups is
to purchase tickets on the day of the tour at one of our ticket
booth locations. Tickets can also be purchased through the
local Washington, DC Ticketmaster 10 days before your scheduled
tour date by calling 1-800-551-SEAT. A final option is to
purchase tickets from the Washington drivers at one of the
stops and complete a group form with the driver verifying
that you purchased tickets as a group. Our drivers accept
cash and travelers checks only. Credit card purchases may
be made at Union Station and Arlington Cemetery.
Complimentary Policy
TourmobileSM Sightseeing offers one (1) complimentary ticket per twenty (20) paid
passengers and one (1) complimentary ticket for the escort or driver. The complimentary
policy does not apply to any prepaid discounts. Groups must consist of more than twenty (20)
to receive a complimentary ticket.
Charter Arrangements and Rates
Day and Evening Programs
Day Charters
Chartering of TourmobileSM trams allows tailoring the itinerary to your group's interests
and time constraints. Complete with a friendly and courteous
narrator/guide and driver, a TourmobileSM tram
will wait for your group at any of the major historical sites
on TourmobileSM Sightseeing's American Heritage Tour of Washington,
DC and Arlington National Cemetery route. Please
refer to our tour stop map for a complete list of
possible boarding sites.
A Day Charter (American Heritage Tour
of Washington, DC and Arlington National Cemetery) is a 3-hour
tour at the adult fare per person, with a minimum charge of
$650.00, whichever is greater. Minimum of
50 passengers required during peak seasons.
Evening Charters
To experience the brightly illuminated
vistas and landmarks of Washington, DC along the National
Mall, a 3 1/2 - hour Twilight Charter Tour is offered for
groups.
A Twilight Charter is a 3 1/2 - hour tour
of the illuminated monuments in Washington, DC only, at the
adult fare per person with a minimum charge of $650.00, whichever
is greater.
Scheduling Arrangements
Please contact TourmobileSM Sightseeing's Sales Department
at 202-488-5218 at your earliest convenience, but no later
than at least three weeks prior to the desired date. Experience
has shown that the best days to plan an exclusive charter
tour are Sundays, Mondays, and Fridays. Charters are subject
to availability of equipment and personnel. The minimum
requirement for a charter is 50 passengers during peak seasons.
Charter service may also be available for full-day touring.
There is a flat hourly rate of $150.00 per hour, for each hour requested, beyond
the standard three-hour tour price listed above. Minimum of 50 passengers required during
peak season.
Payment Arrangements
To charter a TourmobileSM Tram, a deposit of 50 percent of the total cost
is required for confirmation. The balance must be paid at least 15 business/working days
prior to the scheduled tour date.
Cancellations
Tours canceled at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled
tour date will receive a full refund. Tours canceled less
than 10 working days will NOT be eligible for a refund.
Please note:
Charter arrangements may not be available during the following:
Easter, Cherry Blossoms, peak Summer
Season June 15 thru Labor Day, Holidays and Special Events. Rates, times, and tours are subject to change.
Advance Ticketing
To purchase advance tickets for the American Heritage Tour of
Washington DC and Arlington Cemetery (first come first serve), see below.
Ticketmaster
To purchase advance tickets online, please click
here.
For advance ticketing call:
Within DC, VA & MD:
(202) 397-SEAT
(410) 547-SEAT
(703) 573-SEAT
Outside D.C., VA, & MD:
(800) 551-SEAT
Prices, hours and tours are subject to
change.
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