8 Gettysburg History Tours to Book First

1.2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,201 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43Our pick

Spend two hours touring Gettysburg National Military Park by air-conditioned coach with a licensed guide. Meet at 778 Baltimore Street, then follow the three-day battle through Devil’s Den, Little Round Top, Pickett’s Charge, and other key sites. Guides such as John, Christina, and Paul are known for clear, engaging storytelling.

“The bus was very comfortable. The windows were large and offered good views of the battlefield and monuments. We took bottled water and a snack with us”

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2.Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 910 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.)

Drive Gettysburg’s 19-mile battlefield route with GPS-triggered audio stories covering McPherson’s Ridge, Little Round Top, Pickett’s Charge, and the National Cemetery. The Action Tour Guide app works offline, lets you stop freely, and costs $16.99 for a car of up to four people.

“Lots of great information, easy to use and to follow along. Ensure you follow all the instructions prior to attempting to use, we didn’t have any issues, but know of others that did. All the recommended stops did not disappoint, it’s your option to stop or not unlike a tour bus where you go where they want you to! I would use the self guided tour again, this is my second time using.”

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3.Gettysburg: Horse-Drawn Carriage Battlefield Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 896 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Spend two hours crossing Gettysburg Battlefield in an open horse-drawn carriage with a licensed English-speaking guide. Guides such as Jim, Dale, Truman, and Chris bring the fighting and personal stories to life, while the slow ride leaves plenty of time for questions and views.

“Very informative and relaxing ride through the battlefield. Our guide was excellent and at one point he had us pretend we were firing off a cannon to imagine what it was like back then. It was truly lots of fun. It would be nice if they had a wine and cheese/fruit tour in the future.”

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4.Ghost Tour: History and Haunts – Family Friendly – Best in Gettysburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 378 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $23Best value

Walk Gettysburg after dark with guides such as Ken, Kendra, or Dillon, hearing Civil War stories, family accounts, and ghost legends tied to historic buildings. The 75-minute route begins and ends at Unity Park, stays family friendly, and suits teens, adults, and younger children who prefer chills over scares.

“Very great and realistic tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and very good hearted person. It was great to get my kids off their games for an evening as well.”

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5.Gettysburg: Private Tour with Licensed Battlefield Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 362 reviews · 2 hours Top rated

Meet your licensed Gettysburg Battlefield guide at the Soldiers’ National Cemetery parking lot, then follow the battle in your own vehicle. Guides such as Jim Fouts, Truman, Nancy, and Bill Thomas use maps, terrain, stories, and time for questions to make two hours count.

“Our guide was fun, professional, knowledgeable, and showed respect for everyone, especially both sides of the conflict. We had an amazing time.”

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6.Gettysburg: 1863 Historic Downtown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 306 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Meet by Lincoln’s statue at 11 Lincoln Square for a two-hour English walking tour of Gettysburg’s 1863 town center. Guides such as Ken and Jeff connect surviving buildings with civilian stories, battlefield chaos, and life during the war. Expect a gentle route, frequent stops, and plenty of time for questions.

“Loved our tour with Ken. Very knowledgeable, very informative. Excellent story teller. He brought the city’s experience in 1863 to life!! Learned so many things. Enriched our visit immensely. Highly recommend!!”

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7.Gettysburg: “History and Haunts” Family Friendly Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 141 reviews · 1h 15m · from $23

Walk downtown Gettysburg for 75 minutes with guides such as Ken, Kendra, Connor, or Tom. Hear Civil War history and ghost stories at places including the Farnsworth House, Jenny Wade’s Birth House, the Reynolds Death House, and the Haunted Creek. The tour stays outdoors and suits families.

“My family took the tour to celebrate my birthday. Ken was our guide. He was wonderful, mixing history with paranormal. Everyone had a great time.”

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8.Gettysburg: Beer, Wine, and History Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · 1h 30m · from $98

Walk central Gettysburg with an English-speaking guide such as Silver or Hannah, stopping for one drink at local pubs, taprooms, wineries, and cider spots. Hear Civil War tales, visit a haunted tavern, and sample beer, wine, cider, or cream soda. Bring ID, cash, and comfortable shoes.

“Silver is amazing… very informative and knowledgeable on Gettysburg history as well as local establishments! We really enjoyed learning about Gettysburg! Thank you Silver!”

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