Tours and Tickets to Experience Gettysburg National Military Park

There are plenty of ways to experience Gettysburg National Military Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour With a National Park Guide

• Gettysburg National Military Park 1-Day Tour From Washington DC

• Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

• Private Washington to Gettysburg Tour by Luxury Car

• Groovy Gettysburg Scavenger Hunt

There’s no charge to enter Gettysburg National Military Park, which is free and open to the public. However, to visit as part of a tour, expect to pay anywhere from US$17 for a self-guided audio tour to more than US$2,000 for a private day trip from Washington D.C.

Also known as the Gettysburg Battlefields, Gettysburg National Military Park is where the Battle of Gettysburg took place in 1863. This fierce battle marked a turning point in the American Civil War. Abraham Lincoln gave his famous address here. Today, the park is home to a range of monuments and memorials.

The best months to visit Gettysburg National Military Park are September through early November, or between March and May. That’s when you’ll find the best weather. The summer months are often crowded and can get uncomfortably muggy (and buggy) for outdoor sightseeing. The battlefields are especially packed on and around July 4.

Yes, visiting Gettysburg National Military Park is an educational and budget-friendly option for families traveling with children. While learning about a notoriously bloody civil war might upset younger kids, it’s also an important chapter of American history. Plus, the park has endless fields to run around in.

Yes, it is possible to visit Gettysburg National Military Park on your own, though a tour is a great way to enrich your visit with historical context and anecdotes from the American Civil War. To visit independently, stop by the Museum and Visitor Center for a map for a self-guided tour.