Williamsburg, Jamestown & Yorktown: 5-Day Historic Sites Pass

Colonial streets, living history & quiet moments in Virginia’s triangle

You’ll wander cobbled streets in Colonial Williamsburg with live debates and laughter all around, touch centuries-old artifacts at Jamestown Settlement with archaeologists nearby, and feel history come alive at Yorktown Battlefield. With five days to explore at your own pace (including guided tours and museum entry) you’ll find yourself caught between past and present more than once.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Colonial Williamsburg4h · entry included
2. 13th Arrondissement2h · entry included
3. Jamestown Settlement2h · entry included
4. American Revolution Museum at Yorktown2h · entry included
5. Yorktown Battlefield2h · entry included

Day 1: Explore Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown

• Visit Colonial Williamsburg historic sites
• Watch reenactments and theatrical shows
• Tour 18th-century buildings and homes
• Interact with townspeople in character
• Explore Historic Jamestowne archaeology
• Take guided tour with archaeologist
• Have lunch at Dale House Café
• Visit Archaearium museum exhibits

Day 2: Discover Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown

• Explore Jamestown Settlement exhibits and film
• Experience outdoor living history
• Visit American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
• Watch Siege of Yorktown film
• Tour Yorktown Battlefield historic site

The experience

“You know you’re in for something different when the first thing you hear is a blacksmith’s hammer echoing down Duke of Gloucester Street. We’d barely made it past the bakery (the cinnamon smell is no joke) before our guide, Martha, waved us over to watch a debate outside the Capitol. I tried to keep up with the actors’ old-timey English (failed, mostly), but it felt real. Kids in tricorn hats darted around us. There’s this weird mix of play and gravity in Colonial Williamsburg that I didn’t expect. And yeah, I got called out for asking if they had coffee back then (they did, sort of).”

Jamestown Settlement was quieter: maybe because we got there early or maybe because the river mist hadn’t burned off yet. The archaeologist leading our little group had mud on her boots and stories about glass beads and tobacco pipes found just last week. She let me hold a piece of pottery, still gritty from the dig. Lunch at Dale House Café by the water was simple but good. I kept watching herons wading along the bank while my sandwich went cold. It’s not flashy here. It’s more like being let in on a secret that’s still unfolding.

The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown pulled me right back into noise and color: drums thumping from a camp reenactment outside, kids trying on soldier coats two sizes too big. Inside, there’s this huge wraparound screen showing “The Siege of Yorktown”. I’ll admit I jumped when the cannons fired. Walking out to Yorktown Battlefield later felt almost quiet by comparison. Just wind through tall grass and a park ranger pointing out where Washington’s lines once ran. Five days sounds long until you realize how much ground there is to cover, and honestly, I’d go back just to walk those streets again at dusk.

What’s included

Your ticket covers five consecutive days’ admission to Colonial Williamsburg’s historic sites and museums, including interpreter-led tours, plus entry to Jamestown Settlement, Yorktown Battlefield, and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Shuttle service connects you around Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area so you can take your time exploring each stop without worrying about logistics.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Youth (6 to 15 years) · Child (under 6): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 22 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Colonial Williamsburg

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 15 years); Child (under 6): free.

How long is the Historic Triangle pass valid?

The pass is valid for five consecutive days from first use.

Does this include guided tours?

Yes, interpreter-led tours are included at Colonial Williamsburg government buildings.

Are shuttle services provided between sites?

Complimentary shuttle service operates within Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area.

Is lunch included in the ticket?

No meals are included, but there are cafés like Dale House Café at Jamestown Settlement.

Are these sites wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

What museums are included?

Your pass includes two world-class art museums as well as all historic sites listed.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near all sites.