ONLINE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AND CLOSE 1 HOUR BEFORE THE TOUR START TIME
WE DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS BY PHONE
For general information regarding West Point please visit Visitors Center | United States Military Academy West Point
Group visits to West Point offer a great experience for all ages and interests. Review the tours below then submit the request form to plan your visit to maximize your enjoyment of West Point’s unique place in America’s history and its continuing role in preparing leaders for America’s future.
Step on Guide Services
All Group tour requests on a private bus must be submitted via the tour request form below and no less than 10 business days in advance of the tour date. Manifests must be received a minimum of 10 business days in advance of the tour date and only on the form we will share in the reservation confirmation email.
We do not provide a step on guide for private cars or vans.
- All tours originate and end at the Visitor’s Center. Any request for a pick up/drop off on West Point must first be approved via our office and will incur an additional charge.
- Tours can begin at 9:15am and must be off the grounds of West Point by 5PM.
- Tours are conducted in English. Groups may provide their own translator.
- The row behind the driver, both seats, must be empty for our guide and the passengers on board can not exceed the bus capacity.
- All guests are required to remain seated while on the bus and chaperones must sit with their group of students.
- There are no restrooms or rest stops on tours.
- West Point Tours does not coordinate lunches.
- Deposits are as noted in the descriptions below and are due at the time of the reservation request.
West Point Tours no longer conducts group tours of the museum. For information regarding the West Point Museum to include operating hours, procedures and protocols for school visits call: 845-938-3590. For general information regarding West Point contact Public Affairs at 845-938-2638.
We do not conduct tours on major holidays such as Christmas day, Thanksgiving day, New Years day, the Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday of graduation week usually the 3rd week of May, and Saturdays of home Army football games (please visit GoArmySports.com to check the schedule). While a rare instance, being an active duty army post tour times and access to venues within West Point are subject to change without notice.
Expand the tour names below for full descriptions and costs.
Group Tours
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Our guide boards your bus for a 90 minute combined bus and walking tour which tells the story of West Point, its role in the Revolution, its famous history, along with stories of graduates who helped shape our nation. The tour will bring the history of the Long Gray Line to the present as you learn of the cadet experience and West Point’s continuing role in training the leaders of tomorrow. This tour of West Point makes stops at Cadet Chapel, the Plain which is the Cadet academic area, and Trophy Point with the million-dollar view overlooking the Hudson River.
Tours may begin at 9:15am and must conclude by 5:00pm. You are off the bus at various stops for approximately 1.25 hours. Easy walking. We encourage guests to take measures to protect themselves from the elements and to wear appropriate footwear. While a rare occasion, the Cadet Chapel may be closed to visitors with no advance notice.
Pricing below is for a step-on guide on your vehicle. Over 25 guests, the flat rate does not apply, and every guest pays the price per guest amount as noted below.
For multiple bus groups, each bus priced individually based on the average number of guests.
A $50 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED PER GUIDE AT THE TIME OF THE RESERVATION.
Number of Guests 2024 Price Per Guest Deposit Up to 25 Guests $320 Total – Flat Rate $50 26-33 Guests $13 $50 34-42 Guests $12 $50 43+ Guests $11 $50 Only guests on the manifest can ride and final pricing is based on submitted manifest.The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.Not arriving on your own bus?
Prices below show the rental cost of the bus for the campus portion of the tour only beginning and ending at the Visitors Center and do not include the step on guide cost listed above. Add the price to the tour and price of the bus rental for the total cost.
Looking for our bus to pick or drop your group off at your starting or ending location other than West Point? Contact 845-561-2671 to receive a quote from our charter department.
Mid Week Pricing
(Monday-Wednesday)Type of Bus 2024 Cost Deposit Mini Coach – Seats 23 $500 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 49 $630 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 55 $700 $200 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide and driver.
Weekend Pricing
(Thursday – Sunday)Type of Bus 2024 Cost Deposit Mini Coach – Seats 23 $550 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 49 $735 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 55 $810 $200 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide and driver.
Looking for a more economical solution to transport your group? West Point Tours, Inc. offers school bus rental. School bus prices noted are for use of the bus for the tour only and do not include the tour price. Add the bus price to the tour price above for the total cost.
Type of Bus 2024 Cost Deposit School bus – Seats 44 $320 $100 School bus with A/C – Seats 44 $340 $100 -
Our guide boards your bus for a 2-hour tour which includes all the sites you see on the 90 minute West Point Story tour. The additional time includes a tour of the West Point Cemetery and Old Cadet Chapel, built-in 1837. 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.
Tours may begin at 9:15am and must conclude by 5:00pm. You are off the bus at various stops for approximately 1.5 hours. Most are outdoors and pathways may be unpaved and the ground uneven. We encourage guests to bring a water bottle and take measures to protect themselves from the elements and to wear appropriate footwear. This tour is season April-November but can be offered to a group for a private tour during the year barring any poor weather or ground conditions. While a rare occasion, the Cadet Chapel, Old Cadet Chapel, or the cemetery may be closed to visitors with no advance notice.
Pricing below is for a step-on guide on your vehicle. Over 25 guests, the flat rate does not apply, and every guest pays the price per guest amount as noted below.
For multiple bus groups, each bus priced individually based on the average number of guests.
A $50 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED PER GUIDE AT THE TIME OF THE RESERVATION.
Number of Guests 2024 Price Per Guest Deposit Up to 25 Guests $400 Total – Flat Rate $50 26-33 Guests $15 $50 34-42 Guests $14 $50 43+ Guests $13 $50
Only guests on the manifest can ride and final pricing is based on submitted manifest.The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.Not arriving on your own bus?
Prices below show the rental cost of the bus for the campus portion of the tour only beginning and ending at the Visitors Center and do not include the step on guide cost listed above. Add the price to the tour and price of the bus rental for the total cost.
Looking for our bus to pick or drop your group off at your starting or ending location other than West Point? Contact 845-561-2671 to receive a quote from our charter department.
Mid Week Pricing
(Monday-Wednesday)Type of Bus 2024 Cost Deposit Mini Coach – Seats 21 $550 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 47 $705 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 53 $760 $200 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide and driver.
Weekend Pricing
(Thursday – Sunday)Type of Bus 2024 Cost Deposit Mini Coach – Seats 21 $600 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 47 $810 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 53 $865 $200 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide and driver.
Looking for a more economical solution to transport your group? West Point Tours, Inc. offers school bus rental. School bus prices noted are for use of the bus for the tour only and do not include the tour price. Add the bus price to the tour price above for the total cost.
Type of Bus 2024 Cost Deposit School bus – Seats 44 $365 $100 School bus with A/C – Seats 44 $370 $100 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide and driver.
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The United States Military Academy at West Point is renowned for its focus on teaching and training the leadership skills needed for a career in the United States Army. As you tour the campus, our guide will illustrate those principles using examples drawn from the many famous graduates who have applied them in their military career as well as in their civilian corporate life beyond the military. While this tour does cover the history of West Point, it is geared toward encouraging interactive discussions of how your group feels these concepts could be incorporated into your organizational goals. This tour is specifically designed for corporations, universities, and military groups. Minimum of 10 participants.
Tours may begin at 9:15am and must conclude by 5:00pm. You are off the bus at various stops for approximately 1.5 hours. We encourage guests to take measures to protect themselves from the elements and to wear appropriate footwear. While a rare occasion, the Cadet Chapel may be closed to visitors with no advance notice.
Pricing below is for a step-on guide on your vehicle. Over 25 guests, the flat rate does not apply, and every guest pays the price per guest amount as noted below.
For multiple bus groups, each bus priced individually based on the average number of guests.
A $50 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED PER GUIDE AT THE TIME OF THE RESERVATION.
Number of Guests 2024 Price Per Guest Deposit 10-25 Guests $475 Total – Flat Rate $50 26-33 Guests $19 $50 34-42 Guests $18 $50 43+ Guests $17 $50 Only guests on the manifest can ride and final pricing is based on submitted manifest.
The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.Not arriving on your own bus?
Prices below show the rental cost of the bus for the campus portion of the tour only beginning and ending at the Visitors Center and do not include the step on guide cost listed above. Add the price to the tour and price of the bus rental for the total cost.
Looking for our bus to pick or drop your group off at your starting or ending location other than West Point? Contact 845-561-2671 to receive a quote from our charter department.
Mid Week Pricing
(Monday-Wednesday)Type of Bus 2024 Up to 2 Hour Tour Deposit Mini Coach – Seats 21 $550 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 47 $705 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 53 $760 $200 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide and/or driver.
Weekend Pricing
(Thursday – Sunday)Type of Bus 2024 Up to 2 Hour Tour Deposit Mini Coach – Seats 21 $600 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 47 $810 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 53 $865 $200 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide and/or driver.
School Bus Services
Looking for a more economical solution to transport your group? West Point Tours, Inc. offers school bus rental. School bus prices are for the bus only and do not include the tour price. Add the school bus price to the tour price above for the total cost.
Type of Bus 2024 Up to 2 Hour Tour Deposit School Bus – Seats 42 $340 $100 School Bus w/AC – Seats 42 $370 $100 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide and/or driver.
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Our 2-hour tour includes all the sites you see on the one hour and 15-minute West Point Story tour. The additional time includes a tour of the West Point Cemetery and Old Cadet Chapel, built-in 1837. 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 1 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 and take measures to protect themselves from the elements. This tour is seasonal Apr-Nov but can be offered to a group and private tour any time during the year barring any poor weather or ground conditions. While a rare occasion, this tour can be redirected due to an unforeseen funeral or ceremony.
Tours may begin after 9:00 AM and must conclude by 5:00 PM.
For multiple bus groups, each bus priced individually based on the average number of guests. Deposits are per the number of buses you’re arriving on or are reserving from us.
Pricing below is for a step-on guide on your vehicle. Over 25 guests, the flat rate does not apply, and every guest pays the price per guest amount as noted below. A pick up/drop off anywhere other than the Visitors Center first must be approved and will incur an additional charge.
Number of Guests Price Per Guest Deposit Up to 25 Guests $300 Total – Flat Rate $30 26-33 Guests $12 $30 34-42 Guests $11 $30 43+ Guests $10 $30
The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.MotorCoach Services
We offer . Prices shown cover the use of the bus for the campus portion of the tour only beginning and ending at the Visitors Center and do not include the step on guide cost listed above. Add the coach price to the tour price above for the total cost.
Mid Week Pricing
(Monday-Wednesday)Type of Bus Cost Deposit Mini Coach – Seats 23 $465 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 49 $615 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 55 $650 $200 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.
Weekend Pricing
(Thursday – Sunday)Type of Bus Cost Deposit Mini Coach – Seats 23 $525 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 49 $695 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 55 $750 $200 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.
The United States Military Academy at West Point is renowned for its focus on teaching and training the leadership skills needed for a career in the United States Army. As we tour the campus our guide will illustrate those principles using examples drawn from the many famous graduates who have applied them in their career and life beyond the military. The tour will cover the history and tradition of West Point with stops at the Main Cadet Chapel, Trophy Point, Battle Monument, and the Plain.
Call our office to schedule your tour 845-446-4724 Tours are conducted in English.
Tours may begin after 9:00 AM and must conclude by 5:00 PMPrices are shown cover the time for the tour indicated. Tours originate and end at the Visitors Center.
Pricing below is for a step-on guide on your vehicle. Over 25 guests, the flat rate does not apply, and every guest pays the price per guest amount as noted below. All tours originate and end at the Visitors Center. A pick up/drop off anywhere on West point other than the Visitors Center first must be approved and will incur an additional charge.
All Prices Are Per Person On Your Bus 2 Hour Tour Up to 25 guests $375 26-33 guests $15 34-42 guests $14 43+ guests $13 For multiple bus groups, each bus priced individually based on the average/bus. Deposits are per the number of buses you’re arriving on or are reserving from us.
The manifest (list of names) must be submitted and final pricing will be based on the number of people on the bus and listed on the manifest when you arrive for your tour.
MotorCoach Services
West Point Tours offers quality coaches and school buses for your tour. Prices shown cover the use of the bus for the campus portion of the tour only. The museum portion of the tour does not require the use of the bus. Additional time with the vehicle or a pick up/drop off anywhere other than the Visitor Center may incur an additional charge.
We offer 23, 49 and 55 seat motorcoaches and economical school buses. Motorcoach prices are for the bus only and do not include the tour price. Add the coach price to the tour price above for the total cost.
Mid Week Pricing
(Monday-Wednesday)Type of Bus Up to 2 Hour Tour Deposit Mini Coach – Seats 23 $465 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 49 $615 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 55 $650 $200 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.
Weekend Pricing
(Thursday – Sunday)Type of Bus Up to 2 Hour Tour Deposit Mini Coach – Seats 23 $525 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 49 $695 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 55 $750 $200 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.
This tour combines the West Point Story 90 minute tour with a 1 hour guided tour of the West Point Museum, our nation’s oldest federal museum. Your group will visit galleries expanding on the wide contribution of both West Point and the U.S. Army to the development of our country.
You are off the bus approximately 2 hours. Moderate walking with stairs in the museum. Tours may begin after 9:00 AM and must conclude by 5:00 PM.
For multiple bus groups, each bus priced individually.
Pricing is for a step on guide on your vehicle. Over 25 guests, the flat rate does not apply, and every guest pays the price per guest amount as noted below. All tours originate and end at the Visitors Center. A pick up/drop off anywhere on West point other than the Visitors Center first must be approved and will incur an additional charge.
Number of Guests Price Per Guest Deposit Up to 25 Guests $350 Total – Flat Rate $30 26-33 Guests $14 $30 34-42 Guests $13 $30 43+ Guests $12 $30 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.
MotorCoach Services
West Point Tours offers quality coaches and school buses for your tour. Prices shown cover the use of the bus for the campus portion of the tour only. The museum portion of the tour does not require the use of the bus. Additional time with the vehicle or a pick up/drop off anywhere other than the Visitor Center may incur an additional charge.
We offer . Motorcoach prices are for the bus only and do not include the tour price. Add the coach price to the tour price above for the total cost.
Bus used for Tour Portion only
Mid Week Pricing
(Monday-Wednesday)
This tour combines the History and Tradition 2 Hour Tour with a 1 hour guided tour of the West Point Museum, our nation’s oldest federal museum. Your group will visit galleries expanding on the wide contribution of both West Point the and U.S. Army to the development of our country
You are off the bus approximately 2 hours. Moderate walking with stairs in the museum. Tours may begin after 9:00 AM and must conclude by 5:00 PM.
For multiple bus groups, each bus priced individually.
Pricing is for a step on guide on your vehicle. Over 25 guests, the flat rate does not apply, and every guest pays the price per guest amount as noted below. All tours originate and end at the Visitors Center. A pick up/drop off anywhere on West point other than the Visitors Center first must be approved and will incur an additional charge.
Number of Guests Price Per Guest Deposit Up to 25 Guests $400 Total – Flat Rate $30 26-33 Guests $16 $30 34-42 Guests $15 $30 43+ Guests $14 $30 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.
MotorCoach Services
West Point Tours offers quality coaches and school buses for your tour. Prices shown cover the use of the bus for the campus portion of the tour only. The museum portion of the tour does not require the use of the bus. Additional time with the vehicle or a pick up/drop off anywhere other than the Visitor Center may incur an additional charge.
We offer . Motorcoach prices are for the bus only and do not include the tour price. Add the coach price to the tour price above for the total cost.
Bus used for Tour Portion only
Mid Week Pricing
(Monday-Wednesday)The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.
Type of Bus Cost Deposit Mini Coach – Seats 23 $465 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 49 $615 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 55 $650 $200 Bus used for Tour Portion only
Weekend Pricing
(Thursday – Sunday)Type of Bus Cost Deposit Mini Coach – Seats 23 $525 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 49 $695 $200 Motorcoach – Seats 55 $750 $200 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.
School And Scout Groups
Create a rich educational experience for your students or scouts with a tour of historic West Point. Please review the criteria below as well as the tour options that include descriptions, lengths, and costs. Submit the tour request form on this page when you are ready to book your groups experience.
To qualify for this rate you must be a scout or school sponsored trip in 5th-12th grade booking directly via the school or scout group and visiting between September 5th and June 25th. Minimum group size is 20 guests with three quarters of your group within a similar grade level.
5th-8th grade must provide 1 Chaperone for every 8 students; 9th-12th grade must provide 1 Chaperone for every 10 students. The driver and our guide do not count as chaperones. The row behind the driver, both seats, must be empty for our guide and the passengers on board can not exceed the bus capacity. All guests are required to remain seated while on the bus.
All tour requests will require a $50 deposit or purchase order in order to receive a reservation confirmation.
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Post Tour
90 minutesSuitable for 5th grade and up
A combined bus and walking tour with our guide on your bus which tells the story of West Point, its role in the Revolution, its famous history, along with stories about graduates who shaped our nation. The tour will bring the Long Gray Line to the present as you learn of the cadet experience and West Point’s continuing role in training the leaders of tomorrow.
This tour makes stops at Trophy Point overlooking the Hudson River and the Plain. Your students will walk through history as they view canons, mortars, and monuments from the ‘Wars that shaped our Nation’ and were actually used during the Revolutionary war, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Civil War, and the Spanish-American War. Time allotted, a special stop can be made by the Great Chain, which was stretched across the Hudson as a a defensive measure during the Revolutionary war. At the Plain, hear the history of such graduates as Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Eisenhower, and George S. Patton, as well as how the West Point Experience shapes future leaders. This tour also typically includes the main Cadet Chapel where students can view beautiful stained glass windows, the largest pipe organ in a religious facility in the world, and more in this beautiful gothic cathedral and drives by Blaik Field at Michie Stadium and Holleder Center, the Air Flight Memorials, and the American Soldier Statue.
This tour is offered year-round and requires light to moderate walking. The majority of the tour is off the bus. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. We encourage guests to bring water and take measures to protect themselves from the elements. All venues or roads are subject to closure at the Academy’s discretion with little to no notice.
2024 $320 per step-on guide on your bus Price does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.
School Bus Services
Not arriving on your own bus? You can charter a bus from West Point Tours! Prices below show the cost of the bus for the on campus portion of the tour only, beginning and ending at the Visitors Center and do not include the step on guide cost listed above. Add the bus price to the tour price.
Looking for our bus to transport your group to and from your starting location and West Point? Contact 845-561-2671 for a quote from our charter department and inform then you are also booking a tour.
Type of Bus 2024 Cost Deposit School bus – Seats 42 $320 $100 School bus with A/C – Seats 42 $365 $100
The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide. -
Post Tour with West Point Cemetery
2 hoursSuitable for 6th grade and up
Our 2 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. 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.
This tour requires moderate walking and visitors spend approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes off the bus at the various stops, most of which is outdoors. Some pathways may be unpaved and the ground uneven. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. We encourage guests to bring water and take measures to protect themselves from the elements. This tour is seasonal. It is offered weekends only from April to May and daily from Memorial Day to October. In November, it is offered weekends only as well as Veterans Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving. While a rare occasion, this tour can be re-directed due to an unforeseen funeral, ceremony or road closures.
2024 $400 per step-on guide on your bus
Price does not include any gratuity you may wish to give your guide.School Bus Services
Not arriving on your own bus? You can charter a bus from West Point Tours! Prices below show the cost of the bus for the on campus portion of the tour only, beginning and ending at the Visitors Center and do not include the step on guide cost listed above. Add the bus price to the tour price.
Looking for our bus to transport your group to and from your starting location and West Point? Contact 845-561-2671 for a quote from our charter department and inform then you are also booking a tour.
Type of Bus 2024 Cost Deposit School bus – Seats 42 $340 $100 School bus with A/C – Seats 42 $370 $100 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.
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The Revolutionary War Tour
2 hoursSuitable for 5th-8th grade.
West Point played a pivotal role in the war of American Independence. The tour focuses on this exciting chapter in West Point’s history. Students are selected to role play (in advance) important figures such as George Washington, Molly Corbin, Benedict Arnold and others. The tour is designed to both inform and stimulate discussion. Although focused on the Revolution, this tour will also explain the broader role of West Point in the history of our country, how it selects cadets and what the cadet experience is like.
This tour requires light to moderate walking. The majority of the tour is off the bus. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. We encourage guests to bring water and take measures to protect themselves from the elements. All venues or roads are subject to closure at the Academy’s discretion with little to no notice.
2024 $420 per step-on guide on your bus – 2 hour tour
The price does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.School Bus Services
Not arriving on your own bus? You can charter a bus from West Point Tours! Prices below show the cost of the bus for the on campus portion of the tour only, beginning and ending at the Visitors Center and do not include the step on guide cost listed above. Add the bus price to the tour price.
Looking for our bus to transport your group to and from your starting location and West Point? Contact 845-561-2671 for a quote from our charter department and inform then you are also booking a tour.
Type of Bus 2024 Cost Deposit School bus – Seats 42 $340 $100 School bus with A/C – Seats 42 $370 $100 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.
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The School & Scout Leadership Tour
2 hoursLeadership development is the key component of the Academy’s mission in preparing officers to serve in the United States Army. Recommended for 13-18 year old’s in Scouts, National Honor Society, Junior ROTC, service clubs, and sports teams, this tour will present an overview of the leadership principles and activities which cadet’s experience over 4 years.
The tour is designed to invite participants to identify similar ideas in their experiences and will offer real life examples of West Point graduates on the importance of character, teamwork, service and good citizenship. In addition all the West Point highlights and history will be covered such as Trophy Point overlooking the Hudson River, the parade grounds and Cadet Area, and the Cadet Chapel.
This tour requires light to moderate walking. The majority of the tour is off the bus. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. We encourage guests to bring water and take measures to protect themselves from the elements. All venues or roads are subject to closure at the Academy’s discretion with little to no notice.
2024 $450 per step-on guide on your bus 2-hour tour
The price does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.School Bus Services
Not arriving on your own bus? You can charter a bus from West Point Tours! Prices below show the cost of the bus for the on campus portion of the tour only, beginning and ending at the Visitors Center and do not include the step on guide cost listed above. Add the bus price to the tour price.
Looking for our bus to transport your group to and from your starting location and West Point? Contact 845-561-2671 for a quote from our charter department and inform then you are also booking a tour.
Type of Bus 2024 Cost Deposit School bus – Seats 42 $340 $100 School bus with A/C – Seats 42 $370 $100 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.
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Post Tour
90 minutesSuitable for 5th grade and up
A combined bus and walking tour with our guide on your bus which tells the story of West Point, its role in the Revolution, its famous history, along with stories about graduates who shaped our nation. The tour will bring the Long Gray Line to the present as you learn of the cadet experience and West Point’s continuing role in training the leaders of tomorrow.
This tour makes stops at Trophy Point overlooking the Hudson River and the Plain. Your students will walk through history as they view canons, mortars, and monuments from the ‘Wars that shaped our Nation’ and were actually used during the Revolutionary war, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Civil War, and the Spanish-American War. Time allotted, a special stop can be made by the Great Chain, which was stretched across the Hudson as a a defensive measure during the Revolutionary war. At the Plain, hear the history of such graduates as Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Eisenhower, and George S. Patton, as well as how the West Point Experience shapes future leaders. This tour also typically includes the main Cadet Chapel where students can view beautiful stained glass windows, the largest pipe organ in a religious facility in the world, and more in this beautiful gothic cathedral. This tour also drives by Blaik Field at Michie Stadium and Holleder Center, the Air Flight Memorials, and the American Soldier Statue.
$250 per step-on guide on your bus
Price does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.School Bus Services
Looking for a more economical solution to transport your group? West Point Tours, Inc. offers school bus rental. School bus prices are for the bus only and do not include the tour price. Add the school bus price to the tour price above for the total cost.
Type of Bus Cost Deposit School bus – Seats 44 $250 $100 School bus with A/C – Seats 44 $295 $100
The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide. -
Post Tour with West Point Cemetery
2 hoursSuitable for 6th grade and up
Our 2 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. 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 1 hour and 20 minutes off the bus at the various stops, most of which is outdoors. Some pathways may be unpaved and the ground uneven. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. We encourage guests to bring water and take measures to protect themselves from the elements. This tour is seasonal. It is offered weekends only from April to May and daily from Memorial Day to October. In November, it is offered weekends only as well as Veterans Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving. While a rare occasion, this tour can be re-directed due to an unforeseen funeral or ceremony.
$300 per step-on guide on your bus
Price does not include any gratuity you may wish to give your guide.School Bus Services
Looking for a more economical solution to transport your group? West Point Tours, Inc. offers school bus rental. School bus prices are for the bus only and do not include the tour price. Add the school bus price to the tour price above for the total cost.
Type of Bus Cost Deposit School bus – Seats 44 $275 $100 School bus with A/C – Seats 44 $315 $100 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.
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The Revolutionary War Tour
2 hoursSuitable for 5th-8th grade.
West Point played a pivotal role in the war of American Independence. The tour focuses on this exciting chapter in West Point’s history. Students are selected to role play (in advance) important figures such as George Washington, Molly Corbin, Benedict Arnold and others. The tour is designed to both inform and stimulate discussion. Although focused on the Revolution, this tour will also explain the broader role of West Point in the history of our country, how it selects cadets and what the cadet experience is like. The majority of the tour is off the bus.
$325 per step-on guide on your bus – 2 hour tour
The price does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.School Bus Services
Looking for a more economical solution to transport your group? West Point Tours, Inc. offers school bus rental. School bus prices are for the bus only and do not include the tour price. Add the school bus price to the tour price above for the total cost.
Type of Bus Cost Deposit School bus – Seats 44 $250 $100 School bus with A/C – Seats 44 $295 $100 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.
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The School & Scout Leadership Tour
2 hoursLeadership development is the key component of the Academy’s mission in preparing officers to serve in the United States Army. Recommended for 13-18 year olds in Scouts, Junior ROTC, service clubs, and sports teams, this tour will present an overview of the leadership principles and activities which cadet’s experience over 4 years.
The tour is designed to invite participants to identify similar ideas in their experiences and will offer real life examples of the importance of character, teamwork, service and good citizenship. In addition all the West Point highlights and history will be covered such as Trophy Point overlooking the Hudson River, the parade grounds and Cadet Area, and the Cadet Chapel.
$350 per step-on guide on your bus 2-hour tour
The price does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.School Bus Services
Looking for a more economical solution to transport your group? West Point Tours, Inc. offers school bus rental. School bus prices are for the bus only and do not include the tour price. Add the school bus price to the tour price above for the total cost.
Type of Bus Cost Deposit School bus – Seats 44 $250 $100 School bus with A/C – Seats 44 $280 $100 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.
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Post Tour with Museum
2.5 hoursThis tour is ideal for school & scout groups combining the 1.5 hour tour of the Academy grounds with a 1 hour guided tour of the West Point Museum. Accompanied by our knowledgeable guides, in the museum your class will be divided into smaller groups and visit each of the galleries tying-in the museum visit with the story of West Point and your curriculum, if applicable.
$330 per step-on guide on your bus
The price does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.School Bus Services
Looking for a more economical solution to transport your group? West Point Tours, Inc. offers school bus rental. School bus prices are for the bus only and do not include the tour price. Add the school bus price to the tour price above for the total cost.
Type of Bus Cost Deposit School bus – Seats 44 $275 $100 School bus with A/C – Seats 44 $305 $100 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide. -
Choose the Stops
3 hoursThis tour combines the History and Tradition 2 Hour Tour with a 1 hour guided tour of the West Point Museum, our nation’s oldest federal museum. Your group will visit galleries expanding on the wide contribution of both West Point the and U.S. Army to the development of our country.
$360 per step-on guide on your bus
Price does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.
School Bus Services
Looking for a more economical solution to transport your group? West Point Tours, Inc. offers school bus rental. School bus prices are for the bus only and do not include the tour price. Add the school bus price to the tour price above for the total cost.
Type of Bus Cost Deposit School bus – Seats 44 $300 $100 School bus with A/C – Seats 44 $330 $100 The fee does not include any gratuity you may wish to give the guide.
Group Tour and Lunch Packages - currently packages are not being offered
For groups of 30 or more, West Point Tours can arrange for your lunch on the grounds of West Point or at a local Highland Falls restaurant. Presented on this page are lunch options as well suggestions of some other activities to round out your day in the Hudson Valley. West Point Tours can make all the arrangements.
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Cruises
Enjoy a 2 hour narrated Hudson River Cruise. Cruises depart from Newburgh NY which is about 25 minutes north of West Point. There are 2 boats which offer group cruises.
Group Minimum of 30
Pride of the Hudson – The Pride of the Hudson is a yacht style cruise which offers a 2:30 sailing on Thursdays, May through October. It offers both spacious open air sundeck seating as well as a climate controlled interior salon with wrap around windows. Other days and times on request.
River Rose – The River Rose is an authentic stern driven Mississippi paddle wheeler. Enjoy the views on the river from an ample sun deck or equally spacious interior level. Sailings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 2:00. Other days and times on request.Boscobel House & Gardens
This magnificent neoclassical mansion built between 1804-1808 houses one of the finest collections of decorative arts from the Federal period. Located on 68 acres overlooking the Hudson River Valley and West Point the grounds and gardens offer some of the best views in the Hudson Highlands.
Brotherhood Winery
Brotherhood Winery is America’s oldest winery, established in 1837. The tour through the underground cellars culminates in a tasting of some of Brotherhood’s award winning wines.
Thayer Hotel
Please submit the request form below to begin creating your unique West Point experience. If requesting a lunch package please include preferences in the additional comment box.
West Point Military Security Requirements For Groups
West Point is an active duty military post. All guests are required to submit accurate ID information on the manifest we will provide, produce the same ID on the day of the tour (no photocopies accepted, no exceptions), and are subject to a West Point security background check.
- WEST POINT ACCESS CONTROL-guests will be denied a tour 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.
Days of Operation
Tours operate daily except for:
The Saturdays of Army home football games
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day
During Graduation Week on May 19, 22, & 23
Hours of Operation
Tours can start after 9:00 AM.
All tours must end by 5:00 PM daily.