Jamestown to Yorktown - Private Guided Tour from Williamsburg

Firing of six pound, light weight brass battalion canon in Yorktown

The Susan Constant, largest of the 3 replica ships, at the Jamestown Settlement

The fort at the Jamestown Settlement showing Cavalier attire

Continental Army Encampment at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

Jamestown Settlement includes a recreated Paspahegh Native American village

Surrender Field at Yorktown showing the some of the cannons surrendered during the Siege of Yorktown

One of the trophies of war, a six pound gun

Crops at the Revolution-era Farm at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

Routes between the Jamestown and Yorktown, showing sites for tour

Jamestown to Yorktown - Private Guided Tour from Williamsburg

Duration7h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This is a private guided tour (only your family/friends) of the Jamestown Settlement, Jamestown Glasshouse of 1608, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, Surrender Field, Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, the Victory Monument & cave where Cornwallis allegedly retreated at Yorktown Beach. This is the only private tour; this is NOT a group bus or group shuttle tour.

This tour includes an in depth learning experience about the beginning of our oldest English colony (Jamestown) and ends with the siege of Yorktown on October 19, 1781 including Surrender Field. The afternoon tour at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown (ARMY) includes the canon firing at 3:00pm (weather dependent from March-November). We spend about three hours in Jamestown, have lunch (self pay or bring your own lunch), and about three hours in Yorktown. Roundtrip drive is about 1 hour from Williamsburg.

NOTE: the Jamestown Settlement and ARMY (Yorktown) offer free scooters that are first come, first serve.

What's included

Single day admission ticket to Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum at Yorktowns
Bottled water
Single ticket Colonial National Historical Park (National Park Service for Jamestown and Yorktown)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide

Gratuities for guides (recommended 20% tip, if you enjoy your guide)
Lunch (many options to choose from at each park) ($12USD Average)
Operating hours for Yorktown parks are 9AM to 5PM; battlefields are open sunrise to sunset.

What to expect

Jamestown Settlement
2h 30m · Admission ticket included

Visit our state museum that recreates the 17th Century Virginia history and culture, including replicas of some of the first three ships (Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery), the life-size recreations of the Paspahegh (Native American) Town, life-size fort of 1610-1614 and the many gallery exhibits and introduction film. Usually, we eat lunch here before leaving for Historic Yorktown.
Jamestown Glasshouse
10m · Admission ticket included

Enjoy glassblowing at the Glasshouse of 1608 where Polish and German colonists experimented with our first industry glass blowing.
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
2h · Admission ticket included

Explore the galleries and movies (the Siege of Yorktown is amazing) that bring back historic stories of the Yorktown victory and learn how the colonies came together as the United States, ratifying our Constitution, Bill of Rights, etc. Visit the Continental Army encampment and explore a Revolution-era farm.
Yorktown Surrender Field
10m · Admission ticket included

This is the field where approximately 7,000 British and Hessian soldiers surrendered, including their muskets, cannons, standards (flags). In all, approximately 12,000 muskets and 244 artillery were forfeited. Enjoy a walk down the spiral deck to view many of the engraved cannons ("trophies") of this last major battle of the American Revolutionary War.
Yorktown Battlefield
30m · Admission ticket included

Enjoy the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center (National Park Service) with an updated movies, model of the Yorktown Battlefield, some of General George Washington's tents and other exhibits.
Yorktown Beach
20m

Drive by the Revolutionary War monument in Historic Yorktown and visit the cave that served as the last headquarters for General Cornwallis.
Williamsburg
25m

Travel time back to the starting point.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you would like to drive to meet your guide, please meet in the lobby of the Jamestown Settlement, 2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185. The Jamestown Settlement operating hours are 9:00AM to 5:00PM.

End point

If you would like to drive to meet your guide, please meet in the lobby of the Jamestown Settlement, 2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185. The Jamestown Settlement operating hours are 9:00AM to 5:00PM.

Pickup details

Please contact us as soon as possible if you need us to pick you up in the Williamsburg area. We pick up within 5 km (3.1 miles) of Colonial Williamsburg. If you have your own vehicle and would like to meet us at the state museum, Jamestown Settlement (2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185), we can also meet you and your group there.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Remaining time will be allotted for pick up and travel time in between the attractions

Cancellation policy

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

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