Excursion Virginia beach & the military aviation museum tour at Norfolk

Discover the ocean side city of Virginia Beach and the Military Aviation museum on this half-day excursion.

Military Aviation Museum

Depart the pier with your tour guide and head to the nearby ocean side city of Virginia Beach! Your first stop is a visit to the Military Aviation Museum, one of Virginia Beach's most revered attractions. The museum is home to one of the largest private collections of World War II and Korean War era fighters, bombers, trainers and seaplanes in the world. Many aircrafts have been fully restored to their World War II condition and are used for flight demonstration, movie production or commercials. Enjoy a guided tour of the galleries and enjoy some time to browse the gift shop.

Ocean Side Virginia Beach

Next, enjoy beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay as you learn about the history of Virginia's largest city and get the pulse on current day in Virginia Beach. Ride down the resort strip; see the historic Cavalier Hotel as well as the Tidewater Veterans Memorial, a unique structure that pays homage to veterans everywhere.

First Landing Cross, Old Cape Henry Lighthouse

See the First Landing Cross at Cape Henry where the English colonists first came ashore in 1607 prior to settling at nearby Jamestown. Walk out on the overlook to see where the bay and the ocean meet, and where the famous Battle of the Capes took place during the Revolutionary War. Enjoy a stop at the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse, built in 1792, this lighthouse was active until the late 1800's and is currently a Virginia Historic Landmark. Guests may choose to climb to the top of the Lighthouse or shop in the gift shop for all things Lighthouse related.

Tour concludes back at the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Tidewater Veterans Memorial, First Landing Cross at Cape Henry, Cape Henry Lighthouse

Note

Please note: This tour requires a minimal to moderate amount of walking mostly at guest's discretion. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility and those who utilise a wheelchair however guests must be able to get in/out of the vehicle on their own or with the assistance of their travelling companion. The lighthouse is not handicap accessible and requires 5 steps to enter and 191 steps to reach the top. There is a lift to reach the Military Museum's second floor. We recommend guests wear weather appropriate clothing, comfortable walking shoes, and a light jacket and bring water. There is a gift shop at the Lighthouse and Aviation Museum. Credit cards and USD cash are accepted.