If you would rather not drive, or you want a guide to tie the story together, this full-day tour is the easiest way to see the Jamestown and Yorktown corners of the Historic Triangle in one go, and it is one of the highest-rated experiences in the area, with a 4.9 rating from about 600 reviews and a Traveler Pick badge on Viator. Run by Oleta Tour and Travel, it leaves Williamsburg in the morning in an air-conditioned vehicle and spends about two hours at Jamestown Settlement, the living-history museum of the 1607 colony, with its galleries, Powhatan town, fort and ship replicas. After a colonial-style lunch at a local restaurant (the operator promises no chain restaurants), the group moves on to the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and then to Yorktown Battlefield, where the guide explains the 1781 siege on the ground. Admission to the listed sites is included, which makes the price good value compared with buying tickets separately. Note that the itinerary covers Jamestown Settlement rather than Historic Jamestowne, the original fort site, so plan a separate visit if you want to see the archaeology. This page links to the tour on Viator.
How it works: the tour starts at 8:00 from the Williamsburg General Store at 1656 Richmond Road, where you can leave your car in the large lot behind the store, and it returns to the same place at the end of the day. It lasts about nine to ten hours, and lunch, transport and the listed admissions are included. Free cancellation is offered up to 24 hours before the start, and children have discounted rates.
What to expect: this is a long, full day with plenty of walking at each stop, so wear comfortable shoes and bring a warm layer for the outdoor areas at Jamestown and on the battlefield in November. Recent reviewers, up to October 2026, praise the guides’ storytelling and the pace, and several mention extra stops when time allows, though the published itinerary is the one to rely on.
Making the most of it: book this tour for your second or third day, after you have seen Colonial Williamsburg, so the story runs in order from Jamestown to the Revolution. If you want to see Historic Jamestowne too, visit it independently on another morning.
What to expect
The experience
A guided full-day tour by vehicle to Jamestown Settlement, the Yorktown museum and Yorktown Battlefield, with admissions and lunch included.
Best time
Your second or third day, after Colonial Williamsburg, so the history runs in order.
How long
About nine to ten hours, starting at 8:00.
Tips
Park behind the Williamsburg General Store, wear walking shoes, bring a warm layer and plan a separate visit to Historic Jamestowne if you want the archaeology.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Visitors without a car, first-timers who want the story explained, and anyone short on time.
- Families
- It suits older children who can manage a long day; younger ones may do better visiting the museums independently.
- Couples
- A relaxed way to see two corners of the triangle without driving, with a sit-down lunch in the middle.
- Pair with
- A day at Colonial Williamsburg before it, and the Whispers of Williamsburg ghost tour in the evening.
- Time needed
- A full day.
Good questions
Where does the Jamestown and Yorktown tour start?+
It starts at 8:00 from the Williamsburg General Store at 1656 Richmond Road, with parking in the large lot behind the store. The tour ends back at the same place.
Are admissions included in the tour price?+
Yes, admission to Jamestown Settlement, the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and Yorktown Battlefield is included. Lunch at a local restaurant is included too.
Does the tour visit Historic Jamestowne?+
No, the published itinerary covers Jamestown Settlement, the living-history museum, rather than the original fort site. Visit Historic Jamestowne separately if you want to see the archaeology.
How long is the tour?+
The tour lasts about nine to ten hours. Expect a good amount of walking at each stop.
Can I cancel the Jamestown and Yorktown tour?+
Yes, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start. Later cancellations are not refunded.
