Jamestown to Yorktown - Private Guided Tour from Williamsburg

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Firing of six pound, light weight brass battalion canon in Yorktown — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The Susan Constant, largest of the 3 replica ships, at the Jamestown Settlement — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Best Williamsburg Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Youth (5–11 years) · Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Gratuities for guides (recommended 20% tip, if you enjoy your guide)
Not included: Lunch (many options to choose from at each park) ($12USD Average)
Not included: Operating hours for Yorktown parks are 9AM to 5PM; battlefields are open sunrise to sunset.

Itinerary

Jamestown Settlement

2 h 30 min Admission 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

10 min Admission 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

2 hours Admission 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

10 min Admission 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

30 min Admission 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

20 min

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

25 min

Travel time back to the starting point.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

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 points

Williamsburg Inn, An Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Griffin Hotel A Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Colonial Houses, An Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
Williamsburg Suites
Holiday Inn & Suites Williamsburg-historic Gateway By IHG
Patrick Henry Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Williamsburg By IHG
Budget Inn Williamsburg
Williamsburg Historic District
Sleep Inn Historic Williamsburg

and 53 more pickup points

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

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