Drive the decisive ground of the American Revolution at your own pace with a location-triggered audio guide. This self-guided loop covers key Yorktown sites, pairing accessible driving with short interpretive walks and offline playback.
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You pull off Main Street into a low, brackish light; the York River hovers at the edge of the road, daring you to slow down and listen. The car’s engine hums, the app pings, and a narrator’s voice fills the cabin—clear, measured—guiding you past redoubt earthworks, across farm fields, and down to the tide line where cannon once faced the French fleet.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required; mostly driving with a few short, flat walks to viewpoints.
Wildlife
History
Yorktown’s 1781 siege was a combined Franco-American operation; French naval control of the York River was decisive in trapping British forces under Cornwallis.
Conservation
This landscape depends on tidal wetlands and careful visitor behavior—stay on designated pullouts and avoid trampling marsh edges; support park preservation by removing trash and respecting posted rules.
Reserve your spot on the Yorktown Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download before you go
Download the Action Tour Guide app and the tour file over Wi‑Fi to ensure offline playback while touring.
Buy one ticket per car
One purchase unlocks the tour for your vehicle—share the audio with passengers rather than buying per person.
Check National Park hours
This audio tour doesn’t include attraction admissions; confirm visitor center and site hours before arrival.
Prepare for short walks
Many interpretive stops require brief, flat walks on gravel or turf—bring supportive shoes and a bottle of water.
Smartphone with the Action Tour Guide app
Required to run the audio tour and trigger location-based stories.
Car charger (USB)
Keeps your device powered during the 1–2 hour loop and while connected to the stereo.
Comfortable walking shoes
Useful for short walks on gravel paths, grassy fields, and uneven turf at stops.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated makes short on-foot stops more pleasant, especially in warm months.
summer