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- 1 hour 15 mins Duration 1 hour 15 mins
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Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Hudson River and the Hudson Highlands as you walk the roads of history beginning with West Point in 1778.
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Join us for a Tour of the United States Military Academy including the West Point Cemetery
Our two-hour tour includes all the sites you see on the one hour and 15-minute tour. The additional time includes a tour of the West Point Cemetery and Old Cadet Chapel, built in 1837.
10:30AM Fridays and 11:00AM on Sundays in September
10:30AM Mon-Sat and 11:00AM on Sundays in October excluding Saturdays of home Army football games as noted on the calendar.
This tour delves into the lives and contributions of some of the US Military’s and West Point’s most notable figures laid to rest on this hallowed ground. Learn more about George Custer, Ed White II, George Goethals, David “Mickey” Marcus, Norman Schwarzkopf, Sylvanus Thayer, and many more.
This tour requires moderate walking and visitors spend approximately one hour and 20 minutes off the bus at the various stops, most of which are outdoors. Some pathways may be unpaved and the ground uneven. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. We encourage guests to bring water, sunscreen or an umbrella.
While a rare occasion, this tour can be re-directed to a location other than the cemetery due to an unforeseen funeral or ceremony.
WEATHER: This tour is offered year-round and goes during snow, rain, or shine.
There are no in person ticket sales. Reservations MUST be made online and preferably no less than 24 hours in advance. Same day online reservations are available however, they close 1 hour before tour start time or once sold out to allow for the West Point security background checks. Same day reservations may also be subject to an in person security check so allow 1-2 hours prior to your tour start time. Reservations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable unless a tour is canceled due to adverse weather and/or a decision by West Point.
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WEST POINT SECURITY BACKGROUND CHECK
West Point is an active duty military post. All guests are required to submit accurate ID information during the reservation process which security will use to run a background check. All guests must provide the same ID the day of the tour (no photocopies accepted, no exceptions). Reservations will be cancelled if information is missing or inputted incorrectly and/or security will deny access to West Point based on any of the following reasons.
- NCIC-III contains criminal arrest information about the individual that causes the senior commander to determine that the person presents a threat to the good order, discipline, or health and safety of the installation.
- A claimed identify that cannot be verified based on the reasonable belief that the person submitted fraudulent identity information in the attempt to gain access.
- Current arrest warrant in NCIC, regardless of the offense or violation.
- Current bar from entry or access to a Federal installation or facility.
- Conviction of crimes encompassing sexual assault, armed robbery, rape, child molestation, production or possession of child pornography, trafficking in humans, or drug possession with intent to sell or distribute.
- Conviction for espionage, sabotage, sedition, treason, terrorism, or murder.
- Being a registered sex offender.
- Felony conviction within the last ten years regardless of the offense or violation.
- Felony conviction for a firearms or explosives violation regardless of when the conviction occurred.
- Engaged in acts or activities designed to overthrow the U.S. Government by force.
- Been identified in the NCIC KST file or TSDB report as known to be, or is suspected of being, a terrorist or belonging to an organization with known links to terrorism or support of terrorist activity. Installation access control personnel will strictly follow the FBI’s published engagement protocols.
- NCIC-III contains criminal arrest information about the individual that causes the senior commander to determine that the person presents a threat to the good order, discipline, or health and safety of the installation.
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MASKS: All guests are required to wear masks (which cover their nose and mouth) during the tour. No exceptions. West Point Tours reserves the right to refuse someone a tour if they don’t wear a mask. Refunds are not issued for not following this policy.
IDENTIFICATION: US Military Security requires everyone 17 years old and above to input valid, government issued photo ID (such as a US Driver’s License, permit, or passport) information during the online reservation process for the background check. Please review the security and background tab for more information. All guests must also present this same ID while boarding the bus. No photocopies accepted and failure to provide the proper ID information or ID in person will result in being denied a tour with no refund. Foreign Nationals regardless of age must provide passport information and bring their original passports with visa if applicable.