Private Tour
Exclusive Private Jamestown to Yorktown Tour with Surrender Field
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
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.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Jamestown Settlement
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
Enjoy glassblowing at the Glasshouse of 1608 where Polish and German colonists experimented with our first industry glass blowing.
Options
Exclusive Private Jamestown to Yorktown Tour with Surrender Field
Pickup included
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jamestown to Yorktown with Bambi
Tracie J,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Best tour I've ever taken! Bambi is a wealth of knowledge, knows all of the spots to stop and shared the most interesting history and details. She is kind and patient and a lot of fun. She has all of the best photo opportunities, as well. If you want to see Jamestown and Yorktown in a day, you must book with Bambi! Our group of 6 was super comfortable in her vehicle. We will be back!
Private Jamestown to Yorktown Tour
dougp298,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour with Bambi was absolutely wonderful! She has such deep knowledge of the local history and shared it in a way that was engaging and easy to understand. Bambi took the time to explain details thoughtfully, answering questions with patience and genuine enthusiasm. Her kindness and welcoming nature made the whole experience even more enjoyable. We left not only learning so much, but also feeling truly cared for throughout the tour. I can’t recommend Bambi highly enough — she made our visit unforgettable!
Bambi was incredible. We...
Taylor I,
Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Bambi was incredible. We learned so much while also having a lot of fun. My 10 year old son came along and really enjoyed the tour. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to experience Jamestown and Yorktown.
Fun and engaging day of learning
briee2015,
Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bambi was super knowledgeable and engaging. We learned so many new tidbits during our day with her. She also took us to a great lunch spot!
Best of colonial America and the revolution
monicabM3974RZ,
Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience. Best guide ever - very knowledgeable. My son enjoyed all the hands on activities. My husband loved the history.
Jamestown and Yorktown Private Tour
Brian B,
Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Much better to go with a Tour Guide. You get so much more information. Plus easier to navigate to and from each place and sights. Well worth the extra cost.
Bambi Walters
MadDog1964-831,
Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was fabulous...our guide Bambi Walters was knowledgeable and a lot of fun. I learn more than I ever did in school.
Bambi was a wealth of...
Eneri L,
Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Bambi was a wealth of knowledge regarding Jamestown and Yorktown. It was honestly the best tour we could have booked. Going into the museums and walking through the Jamestown settlement having someone explain what we were looking at and its significance tied it all together. Couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide or experience.
100% worth it!
Jet783923,
Aug 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We brought our family (ages 6-55) for a vacation that included a stay in Virginia. We are a history-loving homeschool family, and we knew we wanted to explore as much as we could there in our limited time frame. We decided to book this private tour of Jamestown and Yorktown, and it turned out to be such a great experience. Our tour guide was so accommodating and knowledgeable. Having her drive us made things so much easier, negating any navigation concerns that we otherwise would have had. A seemingly endless supply of bottled water and a wide variety of snacks kept hunger and thirst at bay, enabling even the youngest of the children to maintain interest and attention. She knew the best times to explore each place, the must-see exhibits and locations, the best hands-on demonstrations, the questions we might not know to ask, and her personal knowledge of the area, the people, and the history made the tour such an exceptional experience for our family. The whole tour was phenomenal, and well worth the price. We enthusiastically recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get the most out of their visit.
Great day with knowledgeable professional.
Ricky H,
Jul 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00My grandson liked the Native American exhibit and the ships the best. But all of the trip was interesting.
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