1 to 2 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
4 people
English
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 to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route. This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!
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: This 10+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Yorktown Battlefield in 1-2 hours.
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Cornwallis and Washington send representatives to the Moore House. The British are offering total surrender to the French and American coalition.
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This ground is still an important part of American history. It’s here where plans were drawn for the final battle of the American Revolution.
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Just as the French Navy made a large contribution to the success of the American Revolution, so did the French artillery.
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Grand French Battery, the location of the largest concentration of French Artillery during the Battle of Yorktown.
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You might be surprised to find that this isn’t actually a Revolutionary War cemetery. Instead, this is a Civil War burial ground!
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We end our journey at a fitting place, the Yorktown Victory Monument. This monument was conceived soon after Cornwallis’s surrender.
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