Private Tour
Yorktown Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
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
Due to ongoing rehabilitation work on Colonial Parkway, several sections between Yorktown and Williamsburg are closed or under detours. Please check the official NPS website for the latest updates on closures and detours.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Moore House
Cornwallis and Washington send representatives to the Moore House. The British are offering total surrender to the French and American coalition.
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
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Yorktown Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Tour
Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Disappointed
Lisa F,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Do not go during government shutdown! All the roads were closed for this tour. Very disappointed! They should have said something when I purchased.
Nice tour
bls t,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was very informative. However due to Yorktown not posting on its app or website that the visitor center was closed that meant the tour roads were closed.
Interesting but some challenges
seamaxwell,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Interesting narration and really helped bring the battlefield to life. Only issue was there was an event going on and that made navigating thru the app very difficult. Lots of closed streets. Had to abandon the map all together
Yorktown Battlefield Driving Tour
Bernie C,,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent driving tour through history with a few (optional but highly recommended) short guided walks.
Revolutionary drive
Kathryn B,,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was very informative. There are opportunities to get out of your vehicle to explore or just stay inside and drive through. I liked all of the information but most of all, I liked the drive through the forest.
Williamsburg Walking Tour
jendavel2022,,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with lots of interesting information and stories not told in the buildings themselves or history books. It was a very hot day and the guide made sure we were shaded as much as possible. We'd highly recommend the tour.Williamsburg Walking Tour
Wasted money
Misty W,,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour kept telling us to go one way and it would be the wrong way. As soon as it gave directions the map would be gone from the screen. It took us from stop number 4 to the last stop. We later went back as we had taken so much time that we had to move on to something else & the majority of the stops were behind closed sections that we could not access. The app randomly would start or would start at the beginning over & over. This could have been a simple app & experience, instead it was just a big headache and money thrown away.
The map was laggy, so we...
Beth O,,Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The map was laggy, so we had to turn around a bit, but it was the perfect way to enjoy and learn about the area on a 100 degree day.
The drive app provided a lot of good information but due to closed roads we were misdirected multiple times.
kansastech,,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00There was a long circuitous route through the area but road blocks and sreet closures with no detour signs or updated directions caused us to backtrack over the same areas and hearing the same narrative several times on several occasions which was frustrating. The Moore house was locked and closed. The drive app narration did provide very useful informaion. It just needs more work.
It was educational and worth the price!
Susan N,,May 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You are in your own vehicle so you can go at a slower pace. It was raining out so we didn't get out of the car. It exceeded my expectations. I am glad we did this tour.
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