Self Guided Driving Audio Tour Yorktown Battlefield

Duration1h - 2h

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Overview

Download GuideAlong's Yorktown Battlefield audio tour to see the landmarks of the 1781 Siege of Yorktown.
This 10-mile driving tour of the Yorktown Battlefield points out each landmark of this final major conflict. See fortified Redoubts 9 &10, where the British tried to stave off the American advance.

At the Yorktown Victory Monument, a 210-foot-tall obelisk honors the fallen. Visit the original site of Washington’s Headquarters, the French Artillery Park, and the Grand French Battery, and Surrender Field before ending the driving loop near the Yorktown Visitor Center.

Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
No time limits or expiry, and free updates

What's included

Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 65+ Points
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

What to expect

Yorktown Victory Monument
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Built in 1884, the Yorktown Victory Monument honors the American victory at Yorktown and the soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the battle. Its design represents the original 13 colonies, the states that formed the nation by the time it was built, and Lady Liberty watching over the country from above.
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Redoubt 9 was one of the British outer defenses protecting Yorktown during the siege. On the night of October 14, 1781, French soldiers stormed the fortified position under heavy fire, captured it in a rapid assault, and helped break the British defensive line.
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Redoubt 10 was another key British fortification attacked on the night of October 14, 1781. American troops led by Alexander Hamilton captured the position in only about ten minutes, while French forces simultaneously seized Redoubt 9, bringing the Allied lines even closer to Yorktown.
Moore House
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The Moore House played an important role in the final days of the Battle of Yorktown. Representatives of British General Cornwallis and the American-French coalition met here to negotiate the terms of the British surrender, helping bring the decisive siege to an end.
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Surrender Field marks the place where defeated British troops marched between American and French forces after the surrender was finalized. Here, British soldiers laid down their weapons, symbolizing the end of the Battle of Yorktown and one of the most decisive moments of the American Revolution.
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This site marks the location of General George Washington's headquarters during the Siege of Yorktown. Washington used two large tents here for sleeping, meetings, dining, and planning military strategy with commanders including Rochambeau, Lafayette, Henry Knox, and Alexander Hamilton.
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French Artillery Park was used to store and repair some of the largest siege weapons employed during the Battle of Yorktown. Cannons, mortars, and howitzers kept here supported the powerful French artillery that helped batter British defenses and played a major role in the Allied victory.
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The Grand French Battery held the largest concentration of French artillery at Yorktown. Cannons, mortars, and howitzers positioned behind defensive earthworks bombarded British fortifications, demonstrating the crucial role French military support played in securing the American victory.
Yorktown Beach
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Yorktown Beach sits along the scenic York River, with views toward Gloucester Point across the water. Today, it offers visitors a relaxing waterfront stop and is located near the historic area explored during the Yorktown Battlefield tour.
Yorktown National Cemetery
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Established in 1866, Yorktown National Cemetery contains the remains of more than 2,100 Civil War soldiers. Among those buried here is Union Private William Scott, who was pardoned by President Abraham Lincoln after being sentenced to death for falling asleep while on guard duty.
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The Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center serves as an important stop for visitors exploring the historic battlefield. Guests can obtain an entrance pass here for the National Park Service-managed battlefield sites before continuing through the places connected to the Siege of Yorktown.
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The French Cemetery contains the remains of 50 French soldiers who were killed during the Battle of Yorktown. The soldiers were buried together in a common grave, and their individual identities remain unknown, though historians have continued efforts to identify them.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Jamestown or Williamsburg, join Colonial Parkway and drive east along the York River. Commentary begins about 5 minutes before Route 17. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.

Meeting point

From the south, join the route along Route 17 and drive north. Commentary begins automatically as you continue along the route. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.

Meeting point

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. From the north, join Route 17 and drive south across the York River. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.

End point

From Jamestown or Williamsburg, join Colonial Parkway and drive east along the York River. Commentary begins about 5 minutes before Route 17. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.

End point

From the south, join the route along Route 17 and drive north. Commentary begins automatically as you continue along the route. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.

End point

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. From the north, join Route 17 and drive south across the York River. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

Cancellation policy

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