Yorktown Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

4.1
(40 reviews)

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1 to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the rich history of Yorktown with this self-guided driving tour. From the scenic waterfront to the battlefield where American independence was won, Yorktown is a place where history lives. Immerse yourself in stories of the Revolutionary War, perseverance, and the enduring spirit of the American people on this riveting narrative tour.

One tour purchase covers the entire car, not per individual. Everyone joins in!

After booking, check your email/text for a special password and setup instructions. Download the Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and once it's complete, you can enjoy it offline. Just open the app, hit the road, and follow the audio instructions!

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

What's Included

Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Yorktown Victory Monument

Start at 803 Main St, Yorktown. The parking lot on Bacon St, across from the Yorktown Victory Monument, is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with nearby businesses, so their staff won’t have tour info. The audio starts automatically as you pass. Check your email/text for details.

End point
Grand French Battery

This is a self-guided driving audio tour; no one will meet you at the location.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center

    Our tour begins outside the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center at 1000 Colonial National Historical Pkwy, Yorktown. If you’re not there already, you should head there now. Note: The tour is over 10 miles long, with more than 20+ audio stories, and takes about 1–2 hours to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Moore House

    Cornwallis and Washington send representatives to the Moore House. The British are offering total surrender to the French and American coalition.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Washington's Headquarters at Yorktown

    This ground is still an important part of American history. It’s here where plans were drawn for the final battle of the American Revolution.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    French Artillery Park

    Just as the French Navy made a large contribution to the success of the American Revolution, so did the French artillery.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Grand French Battery

    Grand French Battery, the location of the largest concentration of French Artillery during the Battle of Yorktown.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Yorktown National Cemetery

    You might be surprised to find that this isn’t actually a Revolutionary War cemetery. Instead, this is a Civil War burial ground!

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Yorktown Victory Monument

    We end our journey at a fitting place, the Yorktown Victory Monument. This monument was conceived soon after Cornwallis’s surrender.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
  • How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
  • Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
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Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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