Self Guided Driving Audio Tour Yorktown Battlefield

New2 hFree cancellationBy Gypsy Guide GPS LLC

About this activity

Download GuideAlong's Yorktown Battlefield audio tour to see the landmarks of the 1781 Siege of Yorktown.

This 10-mile driving tour of the Yorktown Battlefield points out each landmark of this final major conflict. See fortified Redoubts 9 &10, where the British tried to stave off the American advance.

At the Yorktown Victory Monument, a 210-foot-tall obelisk honors the fallen. Visit the original site of Washington’s Headquarters, the French Artillery Park, and the Grand French Battery, and Surrender Field before ending the driving loop near the Yorktown Visitor Center.

Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location

Travel at your own pace

Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed

Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use

No time limits or expiry, and free updates

What's included

✓Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
✓Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
✓Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
✓Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
✓Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
✓Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
✓GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 65+ Points
✓Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

Not included

✕Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

Meeting and pickup

From Jamestown or Williamsburg, join Colonial Parkway and drive east along the York River. Commentary begins about 5 minutes before Route 17. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
From the south, join the route along Route 17 and drive north. Commentary begins automatically as you continue along the route. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. From the north, join Route 17 and drive south across the York River. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

Cancellation policy

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

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