Discover Yorktown and Colonial Williamsburg with immersive audio tours. Explore historic sites, colonial architecture, and battlefields that shaped America’s future.
Discover Yorktown and Colonial Williamsburg with immersive audio tours. Explore historic sites, colonial architecture, and battlefields that shaped America’s future.
- 100 W Nicholson St - Begin your journey at the doorstep of the Peyton Randolph House, the historic residence of a passionate revolutionary and one of Williamsburg’s oldest structures! While William Randolph may not be a household name, he was a trusted confidant of notable figures like Thomas Jefferson.
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- 100 W Nicholson St - Begin your journey at the doorstep of the Peyton Randolph House, the historic residence of a passionate revolutionary and one of Williamsburg’s oldest structures! While William Randolph may not be a household name, he was a trusted confidant of notable figures like Thomas Jefferson.
- Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center - Start your exploration of this beautifully preserved piece of Colonial America at the Visitor Center, where you can experience the nation’s largest living museum.
Note: The tour spans over 3 miles, includes more than 30 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.
Purchase once and enjoy access for a full year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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Bassett Hall - This charming two-story 18th-century white frame farmhouse is set on 585 acres of lawn, garden, and woodlands. Bassett Hall was once the Williamsburg residence of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and his wife Abby Aldrich Rockefeller. It is believed that Philip Johnson, a member of the House of Burgesses from King and Queen County, Virginia, constructed the 18th-century frame house between 1753 and 1766. Burwell Bassett acquired it around 1800, and Union cavalryman George Armstrong Custer was a guest during the Civil War.
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Moore House - Representatives from Cornwallis and Washington met at the Moore House, where the British offered a complete surrender to the French and American coalition.
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Yorktown Battlefield Visitors Center - The tour commences outside the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center at 1000 Colonial National Historical Pkwy, Yorktown. If you’re not already there, make your way now.
Note: The tour covers over 10 miles, features more than 20 audio stories, and takes about 1–2 hours to complete.
Purchase once and enjoy access for a full year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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Washington’s Headquarters at Yorktown - This site remains a significant part of American history, as it was here that plans for the final battle of the American Revolution were devised.
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French Artillery Park - Just as the French Navy played a crucial role in the success of the American Revolution, so did the French artillery.
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Grand French Battery - The Grand French Battery was the site of the largest concentration of French Artillery during the Battle of Yorktown.
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Yorktown National Cemetery - Surprisingly, this is not a Revolutionary War cemetery but a Civil War burial ground.
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Yorktown Victory Monument - Conclude your journey at the Yorktown Victory Monument, a fitting tribute conceived shortly after Cornwallis’s surrender.
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Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building - Constructed between 1701 and 1705, the first Williamsburg statehouse served Virginia until a fire destroyed it in 1747. The west building’s first floor housed the General Court and the colony’s secretary, while the east was for the House of Burgesses and its clerk. Arched windows adorned the facades, and stairs led to the Council Chamber, a lobby, and the Council clerk’s office on one side, and three committee rooms on the other. A second-floor conference room connected the classically corniced structures, topped by a six-sided cupola on the hipped and dormered roof. Although the west wing was completed by July 1703, Cary finished all the work by November 1705.
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Raleigh Tavern Court - Next, visit the Raleigh Tavern, where rebellious Virginians gathered to plan a potential revolution against British rule, with notable attendees like Thomas Jefferson.
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Colonial Williamsburg Magazine - Then, explore the Colonial Williamsburg Magazine, the site of a tense standoff between American patriots and British soldiers attempting to seize the town’s gunpowder before it could fall into rebel hands.
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Colonial Williamsburg - Directly across from the Magazine, discover the old courthouse, where Williamsburg residents first heard the Declaration of Independence read aloud.
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Playhouse Theater - Continue to the Play House Stage, a recreation of one of America’s earliest theatres. While the original was unsuccessful, this one regularly hosts performances!
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Governor’s Palace - Next, admire the opulent Governor’s Palace, and perhaps understand why Williamsburg’s residents were not fond of their British royal governors!
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George Wythe House - Visit the home of George Wythe, a Declaration of Independence signer who stood out for being an abolitionist. In Virginia, a state heavily reliant on slave labor, this stance did not earn him many friends.
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Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - Proceed to the oldest building in Colonial Williamsburg: the Bruton Parish Episcopal Church. Here, learn about the church’s intriguing history and its pivotal role in the existence of Colonial Williamsburg.
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Armistead House - Next is the Bowden-Armistead House, whose history highlights the deep divisions in Williamsburg during the Civil War. The owner was a northerner, which likely did not sit well with his Virginian neighbors.
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The College of William and Mary - The route then leads to the campus of William & Mary College, the oldest college in the United States.
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Wren Building - The final stop is the Wren Building, an impressive structure that is not only the oldest building on the William & Mary Campus but also the oldest college building in the entire United States!

- 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!
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Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
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- 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
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Discover Yorktown and Colonial Williamsburg, where pivotal moments in America’s history unfolded. This historical journey takes you back to a time that defined the nation. Experience beautifully preserved colonial buildings, revolutionary battlefields, and much more as you explore these renowned sites. Engaging audio stories and historical reenactors…
Discover Yorktown and Colonial Williamsburg, where pivotal moments in America’s history unfolded. This historical journey takes you back to a time that defined the nation. Experience beautifully preserved colonial buildings, revolutionary battlefields, and much more as you explore these renowned sites. Engaging audio stories and historical reenactors vividly bring history to life with this user-friendly tour package.
Purchase one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen together!
After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.
New, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- 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
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- 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.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- Note: 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.