Top Gettysburg Cultural Tours

No other town can boast the history of Gettysburg. It's fascinating birth, its role in the battle, President Abraham Lincoln's visit to give his immortal address, a president who settled here, and so much more! Walk the streets of Gettysburg with an experienced licensed town guide. Group sizes are generally under ten for these tours. This tour complements the 1:00 p.m. tour (Danger & Courage). This tour covers the Northern End of town; the Civilian Experience covers the Southern End.

Baltimore Street and Steinwehr Avenue were trapped in the crossfire between Union and Confederate troops. On this tour you will hear about the tragic death of Jennie Wade, how civilians survived the battle, the fighting between the two sides in the streets, the aftermath of the battle, presidential visits, and some of Gettysburg’s early history. Walk the streets of Gettysburg with an experienced licensed town guide. Group sizes are generally under ten for these tours. This tour complements the 11:00 a.m. tour (Civilian Experience). This tour covers the Southern End of town; the Civilian Experience covers the Northern End.

Experience Gettysburg like never before with our combined Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle! This self-guided adventure lets you explore both the historic Gettysburg battlefield and the charming town at your own pace. With GPS-triggered stories and expert narration, you’ll uncover powerful moments, personal stories, and rich history without the freedom to travel at your pace. Dive deep into one of America’s most important historical sites with stops at the Virginia Monument, Little Round Top, Devil's Den, Soldier's National Cemetery, the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center and more. Join thousands of travelers who’ve made their vacations more meaningful with the flexibility of an audio tour—download now and start your journey! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

Step onto hallowed ground with our immersive Gettysburg Battlefield self-guided driving audio tour! Relive the epic three-day battle that shaped America as you drive past key sites like Little Round Top, Pickett’s Charge, and Devil’s Den. Unlike crowded tours, this guide lets you explore at your own pace, stopping whenever you want to soak in the history. Hear expert insights, gripping soldier stories, and hidden details you won’t find on plaques. Affordable and flexible, this tour transforms your car into a personal time machine. Join thousands who’ve rediscovered Gettysburg with the freedom of an audio tour—download now and step into history! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

Experience Gettysburg in comfort and style with a completely private tour led by a licensed battlefield guide and professional driver. Relax in a luxury vehicle as you explore the most iconic sites, with the flexibility to stop, ask questions, and focus on what interests you most. Locally owned and woman-owned, this personalized tour blends first-class service with authentic storytelling for an unforgettable visit to Gettysburg.

The Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides is the largest and oldest tour group in Gettysburg. With over 20 years of experience, our 15 tested guides are story tellers who engage the visitors with interesting aspects of Gettysburg, its history and its people.

Visit sites from the Battle of Gettysburg on a bus tour with a guide who tells you about the phases of the 3-day battle, which was a turning point in the American Civil War. See Devil's Den, Little Round Top, the location of Pickett's charge, and more. If you're a history or war buff, don't miss this chance to learn more about a pivotal piece of the past.

Immerse yourself in the harrowing events of the Battle of Gettysburg with our self-guided walking tour of Seminary Ridge Trail. Listen to professionally narrated audio relating the experiences of generals, soldiers, and civilians as you pass by landmarks like the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center, and Valentine Hall. Smartphone-based tours never expire and play automatically using GPS, making this a hands-free experience.

The only Gettysburg tour provided by the Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides that highlights the fighting that occurred in the streets of Gettysburg. You will also hear stories about the heroic citizens who sacrificed everything to assist the soldiers. You will walk past houses and buildings and hear stories about what it was like to be a soldier and a civilian during those three seminal days in July.

Welcome to the self-guided walking tour of the Devil’s Den, a battleground of ferocious fighting during the Battle of Gettysburg! Here, Union and Confederate soldiers brutally struggled to gain control of this strategic location — and eventually win the war. As you walk amongst the towering boulders and alien landscape of the Devil’s Den, the tour transports you back in time to envisage soldiers, generals, and sharpshooters battling all around you. This GPS tour allows you to explore this historic Gettysburg battleground with maximum flexibility, safety, and value. After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route. This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

Fully immerse yourself in Gettysburg—site of one of the Civil War’s most important battles—with a self-led audio driving tour. This flexible option, which includes a GPS map, audio narration, and online support, can be downloaded after purchasing, and is valid forever. Set off at a time that works best for you; drive to key battle locations, monuments, and more; and learn all about those three pivotal days of fighting from the narration.

Enrich your visit to Gettysburg during this self-guided audio tour of the historic town’s downtown area. Learn about the everyday civilians swept up in the Civil War’s deadliest battles. Smartphone-based narration plays automatically using your GPS location. The tours are valid forever, so you can even use the audio commentary during your next trip.

Gettysburg was the single deadliest battle in the Civil War, and the site of its dramatic turning point—and this walking tour will immerse visitors in that dark history, as well as the ghostly happenings that were said to occur in its aftermath. Meet your guide after sundown, and see many of Gettysburg’s key sights up close. Your guide will share spooky stories and facts to bring the history to life.

Explore Gettyburg's haunted sites at your own pace and schedule on this Smart Phone Navigated solo tour on our walking tour app. Go anytime. At $5.50 this is the best deal in town. The tour is professionally narrated with a spooky narrator, and infused with music to set the scene. The tour never expires. Take it as many times as you wish. After the on location tour you'll unlock a virtual tour you can listen to anytime. Relive the tour later. The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the bloodiest in history. This old town was turned into a battlefield and the smell of death was thick in the air. Tonight, you will walk through these haunted streets as we search to uncover what goes bump in the night.

This captivating bundle of self-guided audio tours immerses you in the battles of Gettysburg, Antietam, and Vicksburg. Discover how the Americans finally defeated the mighty British empire in the decisive battle of the Revolutionary War. Then jump forward in time to two of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, when brother fought against brother. Hear about the generals, unsung heroes, and blow-by-blow accounts of how it all unfolded. Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

Immerse yourself in the pivotal moments of American history with our Gettysburg History Tour – Self-Guided Walking Experience! Walk the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg, explore key battlefield sites, and uncover powerful stories from the Civil War era. Step back in time and experience Gettysburg like never before. On this immersive tour, you'll stand in the very room where President Lincoln penned the final words of the Gettysburg Address. Then, take a break at a beloved local diner, serving up hearty, home-cooked meals that reflect the town’s timeless charm. Finally, explore a carefully preserved Civil War–era home that paints a vivid picture of daily life for Gettysburg’s civilians. This tour blends history, humanity, and local flavor for a truly unforgettable experience. *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

Balloon Rides, Murder, Tanks, Medal of Honor... some of Gettysburg’s colorful and unusual history happened in Taverns. Stroll with a Gettysburg Licensed Town Guide to the sites of some of Gettysburg’s most historic taverns and hear unusual but true stories that took place at these legendary watering holes. Your Guide will regale you with stories about Presidents, fires, civil war activities and Temperance societies. While you will not be consuming any food or drink during the tour, at the conclusion your Guide will provide each person with a voucher to a local establishment. Gettysburg's taverns were more than drinking spots. You could sleep there, eat there, meet with others there. Those buildings that housed taverns teem with fascinating stories of Gettysburg's past.

Gettysburg is filled with true mystery stories. These rival ghost tours, but have the element of history. Your guide may tell you about an unsolved murder, a missing bell, bodies missing from a cemetery, and many more stories.

The Gettysburg Town Guides is the oldest and largest tour group in Gettysburg, with over 10 guides. Your guides are storytellers, who make Lincoln's visit come alive.

Experience Gettysburg in the most complete and stress-free way with this 5-hour guided tour in a private luxury vehicle. Perfect for history lovers and first-time visitors, this experience combines a licensed battlefield tour guide with admission to some of Gettysburg’s most iconic historic homes—plus a stop at a beloved local ice cream shop. Your experience continues beyond the battlefield with included admission to the Jenny Wade House—the only civilian home directly impacted during the battle—and the Shriver House Museum, where you’ll step into the lives of a family caught in the conflict. To round out your visit, enjoy a stop at Mr. G’s Ice Cream, a local favorite where guests can purchase a sweet treat if they wish. With transportation, expert guiding, and key admissions included, this tour offers exceptional value and a seamless Gettysburg experience.

Your ride begins along winding trails where tall grass sways. The air feels crisp and carries the scent of pine. You pass rolling fields where regiments once gathered in silence. Hooves strike the earth with a steady rhythm that echoes the march of history. At each pause, your guide shares accounts of courage, loss, and endurance. You see stone walls that sheltered soldiers and ridges where artillery thundered. The sound of birdsong mixes with stories of commanders and decisions that shaped the nation. Hills open into sweeping views of farmland touched by history. Sunlight shifts across monuments and markers, casting long shadows over the ground. Each turn of the path invites reflection on the lives changed here.

Enjoy seamless pickup and drop-off at BWI Airport in a luxury private vehicle—perfect for travelers with a long layover or limited time. Relax as you’re transported to Gettysburg (about 1.5 hours away from airport) for a fully private, guided 2 hour battlefield tour with a licensed battlefield guide tailored to your interests. Explore iconic sites at your own pace, with the freedom to stop, ask questions, and dive deeper into the stories that matter most to you. Locally owned and woman-owned, this personalized experience combines first-class service with authentic storytelling for a memorable and meaningful visit to Gettysburg.

Explore the covert history of the Catoctin Mountains on this guided 3-hour tour, which connects significant sites like Gettysburg, Fort Ritchie, Camp David, and Raven Rock. Discover how this serene mountain area served as a key player in American intelligence during World War II and the Cold War. Encounter locations tied to OSS training, the Ritchie Boys, and the secret interrogation center at PO Box 1142, while uncovering how President Eisenhower utilized Camp David for national leadership. This driving experience offers a rich narrative of the geographical and historical factors that shaped modern American intelligence. - Guided 3-hour driving tour through the Catoctin Mountains - Explore historical sites like Fort Ritchie and Raven Rock - Learn about the role of geography in American intelligence - Two departures daily for flexible scheduling