State Cemetery Tours
Guided Group Tours
Reservations
Please give as much advance notice as possible when scheduling a guided group tour of the Texas State Cemetery to give staff adequate time to prepare and provide the best possible tour experience.
To book a reservation, email Cemetery.Tours@tspb.texas.gov or call (512) 305-8402.
Tours may occur between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. seven days a week. Group tours start on the hour or half hour and last approximately 45 minutes to an hour every day of the week. The last tour of the day begins at 4:00 p.m.
Note: On the day of your tour, please call (512) 463-0605 if a scheduled tour group is running late or needs to cancel. If scheduled groups arrive late, tour length may be adjusted depending on other scheduled tours.
When making a reservation, please provide the following information:
- Group or school name
- Arrival date and time
- Grade level, number of students and total number of adults (including chaperones and parents)
- Group leader's name
- Cell phone contact number
- Email address
- Any accessibility needs for the group
- Any special requests
Group Size
For guided tours, groups should include a minimum of 10 visitors; groups with more than 40 visitors will be divided into smaller groups with additional tour guides. The maximum number that can be accommodated for a guided tour is 160 visitors.
Tour Content
Guided group tours will focus on the lives and legacies of individuals buried at the Cemetery who made significant contributions to Texas history and culture, particularly as part of the 4th and 7th grade Texas history curriculum, though school groups of all grade levels will enjoy and benefit from the content.
Please contact Ali James, Director of Visitor Services, with any questions related to tour content by email at Ali.James@tspb.texas.gov or by phone at (512) 463-5495.
Important Notice Regarding Funerals
As a working cemetery, please note that funerals must take precedence over tours. Scheduled group tours may be canceled or rescheduled in the event of a funeral. The Texas State Cemetery appreciates the understanding of its visitors in these unique circumstances.
Self-Guided Group Tours and Public Tours
For self-guided group tours of the Cemetery, please call (512) 305-8402 so your group can be listed on the Cemetery calendar in advance in order to receive notification should a large group tour be scheduled at the same time or if a funeral or last-minute event necessitate the closure of the Cemetery.
Walk-in public tours are available based on guide availability seven days a week for groups smaller than 10 visitors. Visitors interested in a public tour should check in with Cemetery Visitor Services staff in the Cemetery front office.
Cemetery Rules
- Rubbings of gravestones are prohibited to prevent damage to newly restored headstones and monuments.
- Food and beverages are prohibited on Cemetery grounds at all times.
- Pets are not allowed on Cemetery grounds at any time; however, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service animals trained to perform specific tasks for an individual with a disability are permitted.
- Texas Administrative Code: Texas State Cemetery - Rules
Facilities
The Texas State Cemetery Visitors Center is located at 909 Navasota Street. Due to limited space, buses are prohibited from driving onto Cemetery grounds or using the Cemetery drive; buses may unload and park at the bagged meters on Navasota Street directly in front of the Visitors Center. Street parking is available for vehicles on Navasota Street between 7th and 11th Streets; be aware of residential parking signs and parking meters. Accessible parking for those with disabilities is available on the drive in front of the Visitors Center. Please check in at the Visitors Center office upon arrival. Note that restroom facilities are limited and comfortable shoes are recommended due to the uneven terrain of the grounds.