250th River and the Rock Tour

Join a special guided tour of Fortress West Point that explores the River and the Rock narrative and West Point’s role during the American Revolution.

Offered June through August for the 250th Anniversary Season, the tour travels along trails and historic sites with an emphasis on battlefield lore and military history. Conducted in English, the experience is outdoors and involves extended walking over uneven terrain to reach key viewpoints and interpretive stops.

Highlights: In-depth River and the Rock narrative focused on West Point’s Revolutionary War history. Access to historic trail areas and scenic viewpoints not typically covered on regular tours. Small-group experience with a reduced number of guests on the trail

Check in details: Offered once daily, operates on a smaller bus to limit guests on the trail.

Special requirements: Tour requires significant walking and portions on elevated, uneven trails with no pavement; not suitable for children or guests with mobility concerns. No restroom stops during the tour. All tours conducted in English.

Restrictions: No food allowed on the tour. Children are not permitted; All tickets are for 12+ years old ONLY

Disclaimers: The route and availability may be limited by weather, trail conditions, or capacity; if no availability shows for a date the tour may be sold out. Tickets: $30. There are no in person ticket sales. Reservations MUST be made online. Same day online reservations are available however, a tour time will close once sold out or 1 hour before the start time to allow for the West Point security background checks.
Please check the calendar for availability on the the days you wish to tour. Select the time and proceed with the reservation. Once payment is completed you will receive a confirmation email with your QR tickets. All QR tickets will show the reservation in the point of contact's name however, if you look at your email you will notice all guests and their security information listed.

West Point Tours recommend all guests plan to arrive 30-45 minutes prior to your tour start time as we do not hold buses and do not reassign reservations for a missed tour. This additional time can be used to view the displays in the Visitors Center and Museum. West Point Tours do not have wait-lists.

Reservations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable unless a tour is canceled due to adverse weather and/or a decision by West Point. Guests who are ill, miss their reserved time, arrive on the wrong day, and etc., will need to make a paid reservation for a new tour.  **All sales are final. Please review these terms of service during your reservation process.**There are no in person ticket sales. Reservations MUST be made online. Same day online reservations are available however, a tour time will close once sold out or 1 hour before the start time to allow for the West Point security background checks.

Please check the calendar for availability on the the days you wish to tour. Select the time and proceed with the reservation. Once payment is completed you will receive a confirmation email with your QR tickets. All QR tickets will show the reservation in the point of contacts name however, if you look at your email you will notice all guests and their security information listed.