Ghost Tour: History and Haunts - Family Friendly - Best in Gettysburg
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Gettysburg, USA
- 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- See a new perspective on Gettysburg when you explore after dark
- This spooky ghost and history tour is perfect for teenagers and adults
- Discover many of Gettysburg’s key historical landmarks as you go
- Learn the stories behind the sights from your guide’s storytelling
What's Included
- The most Knowledgeable and Professional Guides
- Tales of Hauntings and Paranormal Activity
- Fully Researched History
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Unity Park37 Lefever Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
Please meet your guide at Unity Park, in front of the drummer boy statue. Unity Park is across the street from Mr. G's Ice Cream, and parking can be found across the street at the schools. There is a charge for parking. Check-in begins 10 minutes before start time. Tours proceed rain or shine.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Gettysburg
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please remember to dress warmly on cool evening tours.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.4
based on 411 reviews
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Ron_S, Aug 2026
If you are looking to learn about the history of war in Gettysburg and about the ghosts seen and observed by others, than this is your tour.
Maxwell_C, Aug 2026
The stories were good, but were finished after 35 minutes. Then this tour transitioned to a DIY ghost hunt in two parking lots, which we didn’t anticipate based on the tour description.
Joseph_M, Aug 2026
Ken did a great job. He interacted well with the kids. Good stories were geared both to the kids and adults. Great job!!
Robert_C, Jul 2026
It's more than just a ghost tour but also a little History about Gettysburg. Unfortunately my wife and myself had to leave early but definitely recommend.
Jeanne_B, Jul 2026
This was a very kid friendly tour. Our guide had a lot of good stories and some photos to share. I would recommend this tour for small children.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad your family enjoyed the tour. It's great to hear your guide kept the experience engaging with interesting stories and photos while making it fun and appropriate for younger guests. We appreciate your recommendation for families with small children and hope you'll join us again on your next visit to Gettysburg!
Anita_C, Jul 2026
We were expecting a ghost tour, but this really wasn’t one. There was only one ghost story throughout the entire tour, while the rest focused on local history.
Unfortunately, the experience was also affected by the tour guide’s behavior. He came across as unprofessional and, at times, condescending. He spent part of the tour discussing personal grievances with another company, including claims that they owed him money, which felt inappropriate. In addition, he arrived late to start the tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry the tour didn't match your expectations. Our History & Haunts tour is designed to blend Gettysburg's fascinating history with the ghost stories and legends connected to the locations we visit. Because the town's history provides the context for many of those hauntings, the historical portion is an important part of the experience.
We appreciate your comments and will share them with our team as we continually work to ensure the tour description clearly reflects what guests can expect. Thank you for joining us, and we hope you'll consider trying one of our more paranormal-focused experiences, such as our Ghost Hunt with Gear, on a future visit.
Andrew_C, Jul 2026
Kendra was excellent. It was an entertaining, engaging walk through a part of Gettysburg we hadn’t previously toured.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed exploring a different part of Gettysburg with Kendra. She has a fantastic way of making the stories both entertaining and engaging, and we're delighted she helped you discover something new. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again for another unforgettable Gettysburg adventure!
Gregory_G, Jul 2026
Very informative, very friendly guide, wish it was longer a bit more on ghosts, but very fun non the less would highly recommend
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you found the tour informative and enjoyed your friendly guide. We also appreciate your feedback about wanting a bit more paranormal content—comments like yours help us continue to improve the experience. We're thrilled you had fun and truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope you'll join us again, perhaps on one of our more paranormal-focused ghost hunts, for an even deeper dive into Gettysburg's haunted history!
Megan_R, Jul 2026
Mrs. crow was an excellent guide. She was patient with my kids and very entertaining and informative!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that your experience was such a positive one. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome your family back to Gettysburg again soon!
Heather_H, Jul 2026
Our guide was really knowledgeable and fun. She made the ghost walk fun and memorable. We definitely recommend this to do if you’re in Gettysburg!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you had a fun and memorable experience on your ghost walk. It's wonderful to hear that your guide's knowledge and enthusiasm made the tour even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are honored that you'd suggest us to others visiting Gettysburg. We hope to see you again on your next trip for another unforgettable evening!
Skyler_P, Jul 2026
Ken was absolutely amazing! He was funny great with the kids even gave home made souvenir to the kids! Highly recommend you request Ken!!! He was very knowledgeable about the town and history will be back
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with Ken. He has a wonderful gift for making Gettysburg's history engaging and entertaining for guests of all ages, and it's great to know your kids enjoyed the special homemade souvenirs he gave them. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Ken—they'll mean a lot to him. Thank you for the enthusiastic recommendation, and we can't wait to welcome you back to Gettysburg for another memorable tour!
Rebecca_A, Jun 2026
Our tour guide Ken was excellent. He made the experience enjoyable for the entire family and his depth of historical knowledge was fantasic!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad Ken made the experience enjoyable for your entire family. His storytelling and extensive knowledge of Gettysburg’s history help bring the past to life for guests of all ages.
We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Ken. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome your family back for another memorable Gettysburg adventure!
Lou_B, Jun 2026
Our tour guy was very experienced and knowledgeable. He did not give a “canned” tour but spoke to the age, interests and questions of those on the tour.
My grandson did not believe in ghosts before the tour, but afterwards he wasn’t so sure. He even told his parents a couple of the stories after he got home.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated your guide's ability to tailor the experience to the group's interests and questions. We believe every tour should feel like a conversation, not a script, and it's great to hear that approach made the experience even more enjoyable.
We especially loved hearing about your grandson! Whether guests leave as firm believers or simply with a new appreciation for Gettysburg's history and mystery, it's always rewarding when the stories continue long after the tour is over.
Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you and your family back to Gettysburg for another memorable evening!
Kelly_C, Jun 2026
The tour was fun and informative! Kendra was a great storyteller! The kids (12 and 10) and I really enjoyed it
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you and your kids had such a great time with Kendra. She has a gift for bringing Gettysburg's history and ghost stories to life, and we're thrilled to hear her storytelling made the tour fun and engaging for everyone.
It's especially rewarding to know your 12- and 10-year-olds enjoyed the experience as much as you did. Creating an entertaining tour that families can enjoy together is one of our favorite things to do.
We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Kendra. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome your family back to Gettysburg for another memorable adventure!
Roy_E, Jun 2026
It was an amazing tour. Ken was our guide. He was very knowledgeable, informative, and entertaining guide.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had an amazing tour with Ken. He has a real talent for combining Gettysburg's fascinating history with engaging storytelling, and we're glad his knowledge, informative approach, and entertaining style made your experience so enjoyable.
We'll be sure to share your kind words with Ken—he'll truly appreciate them. Thank you for choosing to tour with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Gettysburg for another memorable evening of history and mystery!
beth_Y, Jun 2026
It was great, she was very informative. Learned a lot of new information. Great tour for children and adults
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and learned something new along the way. Our guides love sharing Gettysburg's fascinating history and local legends, and it's great to hear your guide made the experience both informative and enjoyable.
We're especially pleased that you found it to be a great tour for both children and adults. Creating an experience that families and visitors of all ages can enjoy together is something we strive for every day.
Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back to Gettysburg again soon!
Alexandra_W, May 2026
DONT!
NO mention of haunts or ghosts except for a brief mention of claw marks in a locked ice cream shop.
Some random history we'd already heard, having been here all day.
Complete waste of time.
Guide rambled on about random trees and sidewalks, bullet marks on a building.
We moved half a block in a half hr.
Couldn't hear him and he made no effort to make that easier.
The most disappointing waste of money ever.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We are sorry for your experience. We had a new guide on your tour and he wasn't as ready as we expected. He has been pulled from tours until he is further trained. We are processing a refund for you and we hope you will try us again in the future.
paul_v, Apr 2026
Really good guide who was quite knowledgeable. We enjoyed having Ken take us around town and various stories.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour with Ken. His knowledge of Gettysburg's rich history and his talent for sharing the town's fascinating stories make every tour both informative and engaging.
We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Ken. Thank you for choosing to tour with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Gettysburg for another memorable evening of history, legends, and haunted tales!
Theresa_B, Apr 2026
Kendra was great. Very knowledgeable and had a great presentation. We had a great time. Thank you, Kendra!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had a great time with Kendra. She has a true passion for Gettysburg's history, and it's always rewarding to hear that guests who are especially interested in the historical side of the experience leave feeling they learned something new.
Gettysburg offers such a remarkable blend of history and legend, and we're happy Kendra was able to tailor the experience to what you were hoping for. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her.
Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back to Gettysburg for another memorable evening exploring its rich history and fascinating stories!
Caitrin_S, Apr 2026
Wonderful guide! She was very knowledgeable and told great stories from history that were family appropriate. Would recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
"Would recommend" Thank you for another FIVE STAR REVIEW.
Kate_H, Mar 2026
Kendra was a fantastic storyteller!!! My partner and I would re book!! She was very knowledgeable and showed some awesome pictures at the end
Response from Host, Apr 2026
"would re book!!" Thank you for another FIVE STAR REVIEW.
Jonna_M, Nov 2025
Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He told us about different houses and buildings than other tour guides. My grandkids enjoyed it very much. My 15 year old granddaughter mentioned she would like to do a tour with EMF meters sometime. He got one for her to use during our tour. Awesome!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
"grandkids enjoyed it very much" Thank you for another FIVE STAR REVIEW.
Lisa_S, Nov 2025
Had a very interesting and educational tour now I can put it off my bucket list, living so close and never being there made a difference
Dawn_M, Oct 2025
We wanted more of a historical tour rather than “Ghost Busters” which this tour was. Definitely NOT scary. The guide was knowledgeable but the walking locations didn’t make much sense - we basically just walked up a side street and stopped every few feet. Also it goes longer than stated. We made dinner reservations for after and had to leave the tour early. Overall, not as interesting as we hoped.
Rosemary_K, Oct 2025
The tour was very interesting. He gave alot of stories to think about and make you realize how traumatic things were for the men and families that lived there.
Michelle_Y, Oct 2025
This is our second time on the tour with Ken and enjoyed it as much as the first time. Would absolutely recommend!!!!
Marla_S, Oct 2025
Ken was an awesome tour guide and very knowledgeable. My granddaughters ages 14 and 15 loved it. We learned many new historical facts about Gettysburg and can't wait to visit again.
Karen_F, Oct 2025
After visiting the Gettysburg National Military Park and taking the self-guided auto tour during the day, we felt we had a good idea of this historic event in American history. The ‘History and Haunts’ tour completed our day by providing information about what happened in the town of Gettysburg. Ken did a great job bringing those emotional stories to life. We really enjoyed this tour.
ashleystallard557, Oct 2025
Walking tour great for all ages! My small kids joined my husband and I on this tour. It was perfect. The kids were engaged but not too scared. We loved learning about the families who lives in the historic homes during the war. Our guide shared pictures of experiences which my kids loved.
ERIN_M, Sep 2025
We went on the ghost hunt with family and definitely had communication. It was a great experience that mixed history, ghost stories and ghost hunting.
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