Private Jamestown to Yorktown Tour: Exclusive Historical Experience

Embark on an exclusive private tour of Jamestown and Yorktown, delving into the history of the oldest English colony and the pivotal American Revolution. Discover iconic sites and immerse yourself in the past with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
  • American Revolution Museum at Yorktown - 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 - 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 - 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 - Drive by the Revolutionary War monument in Historic Yorktown and visit the cave that served as the last headquarters for General Cornwallis.
  • Williamsburg - Travel time back to the starting point.
What's Included
  • Single day admission ticket to Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
  • Bottled water
  • Single ticket to Colonial National Historical Park (Jamestown and Yorktown)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for guides (recommended 20% tip, if you enjoy your guide)
  • Lunch (many options to choose from at each park) ($12USD Average)
Additional Information

Exclusive, private guided tour (only your family/group) of the Jamestown Settlement, Jamestown Glasshouse of 1608, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, Surrender Field, Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, the Victory Monument and cave where Cornwallis allegedly retreated at Yorktown Beach.

This exclusive 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 cannon firing at 3:00pm (weather dependent). We spend about three hours in Jamestown, have lunch (self pay or you can bring your own lunch), and about three hours in Yorktown. The roundtrip drive takes about one hour.

The Jamestown Settlement and ARMY (Yorktown) offer free scooters that are first come, first serve. Note: we recommend an early arrival to Yorktown before the firing of the cannon at 3PM.

  • Remaining time will be allotted for pick up and travel time in between the attractions
Location
Jamestown Settlement
Jamestown Road
Meet in the lobby of the Jamestown Settlement, 2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ricky_h
Jul 22, 2024
Great day with knowledgeable professional. - My grandson liked the Native American exhibit and the ships the best. But all of the trip was interesting.
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Jonette_b
May 18, 2024
Best Tour Highly Recommend. - The BEST tour I have ever been on. Bambi was a wealth of knowledge on American History. She explained the order of events in such way that it was easy to understand. Any questions we asked she was able to answer. Comfortable car which she provided a large variety of snacks and waters. She guided us through the museums so that we saw the high points, and knew were to be to and at what time to avoid the groups of school children. She made sure we were first on the Susan Constant ship before the crowds arrived. She also knew exactly what time the rifle and cannon demonstrations took place so that we would not miss a thing.
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Grace_p
May 16, 2024
Great Guide, Fantastic Tour, Highly Recommend - Bambi, tour guide was terrific…lots of information was provided and with enough visit time for each location. She enlisted local museum guides who she knew had terrific information as well. Comfortable and very clean vehicle ride too. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for such a tour!
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Arthur_s
Mar 11, 2024
How to see the most history in one day. - It was a full day but Bambi traveled at our pace. There is so much to take-in but our guide helped us navigate the displays. It would have been impossible for us to cover as much history in one day alone. Bambi knew how to take the best pictures and asked the venue guides the right questions to better inform us.
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