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Explore the untold stories and little-known facts of this legendary small town on the Secrets of Gettysburg Tour. With rarely-told stories backed by meticulous research, this unforgettable experience immerses you in the heart of Gettysburg’s history and the people who made it iconic, both famous and obscure.

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.

Don’t fear missing out on all that Gettysburg has to offer at night when you join this frightfully fun ghost tour. You’ll join your guide, portraying a ghostly version of Mary Ann Wade or Georgia Wade McClellan, and visit the Jennie Wade House. She was the only civilian killed during the historic battle. Hear the story of her death and other lost souls that allegedly haunt the battlefield.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Step into the realm of the unknown and immerse yourself in the beautiful college campus that once held temporary grave sites, where the veil between worlds is at its thinnest. Behold the apparitions that come and go like whispers in the wind and feel the presence of ‘The Blue Boy’, a lost soul who lingers outside a third-story dormitory window, his eyes fixed on a world that continues to move forward without him. Embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries held within the walls of a building where two modern college administrators once descended into a Civil War Hospital, frozen in time, 130 years after the war’s end.

Enjoy a private, exclusive 2-hour tour of Gettysburg with your own local guide. Uncover the dark and untold stories of the area, as you learn about Alexander Dobbin, the founder of the Inn who still haunts the house. Discover the apparitions of slaves who are said to still occupy the house, including sightings in hidden areas. Visit the Jennie Wade House, which is believed to be haunted and still stands to this day with much of its original structure preserved. Behold the iconic tree that is old enough to have witnessed the chilling events from the historic Battle of Gettysburg. Discover the Gettysburg Municipal Building, which was once the Adam’s County Prison, where many criminals died within its walls and Civil War soldiers outside. Learn about the hospital that was established in the building just four years before the Battle of Gettysburg. Finally, explore the paranormal activity that is rumored to take place in a hotel that was repurposed as a hospital during the Civil War.

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.

Raise a glass to history on the #1 best brew tour in Gettysburg! Operating daily, year-round, this guided experience blends the town’s rich Civil War past with some of the most unique craft drinks in Pennsylvania. Sip and explore as you visit Dawn Gone Bees, J&P Winery Gettysburg, Ploughman Cider Taproom, and Blue & Gray Bar & Grill—each offering a distinct flavor of Gettysburg’s brewing scene. Led by expert guides, you’ll hear fascinating stories of the town’s past while indulging in delicious brews, ciders, and wines. As a USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran-Owned, women and minority-led tour, we take pride in crafting an immersive and engaging experience for every guest. Whether you're a history buff, craft drink enthusiast, or just looking for a fun night out, this tour is the perfect way to enjoy both drinks and history in one unforgettable adventure. Ideal for private groups, bachelorette parties, special events, and anyone ready to raise a toast to the past!