Gettysburg battlefield self-guided driving tour
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Gettysburg battlefield self-guided driving tour

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$10.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 3 hours to 4 hours
Do this because
  • Embark on an adventure that brings the historic three-day battle at Gettysburg to life
  • Follow in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers during the epic battle
  • Explore the exact sites and locations of famous battles, including Little Round Top and Pickett’s Charge
  • Learn about the key strategies that Union and Confederate generals enacted to outwit each other
  • Witness the exact sites and locations of famous battles, including Little Round Top and Pickett's Charge
What to expect

This self-guided audio and GPS tour allows you to explore Gettysburg’s historic wonders with maximum flexibility, safety, and value. Simply hop in your own car, get the tour guide app set up on your phone, and get started. All audio plays automatically based on location.

The tour follows the intense 3-day battle at Gettysburg chronologically. It begins at the Gettysburg Heritage Center Parking Lot at 1 Culp Street, where you learn about the lead-up to the battle. Before you start driving, be sure to download the Action Tour Guide app and enter your unique password for access to the audio tour. Then, you’ll explore McPherson’s Ridge, the site of the first skirmish of the first day. From there, you continue past the Railway Cut, Iverson’s Pits, and Seminary Ridge until you reach the end of Day 1.

As you continue to follow the route, begin Day 2 with an exploration at Little Round Top, Devil’s Den, the Peach Orchard, and Culp’s Hill. Day 3 then begins with the infamous Pickett’s Charge. This comprehensive tour ends at the Gettysburg Cemetery, where you hear Lincoln’s poignant Gettysburg Address. And if you ever have questions, feel free to reach out to us over chat, call, or email — we’re always available and looking forward to helping!

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What's included
  • check Self-guided tour taken via the local operator app
  • check Unique password (sent by email/text) for access to the app
  • check Live GPS map on your phone
  • check Audio narration
  • check Text explanations
  • check List of the entire route from stop to stop
What's not included
  • x_not_included Entrance tickets to paid attractions
  • x_not_included Vehicle rentals
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Parking
  • x_not_included Transportation
Where

Gettysburg Heritage Center, Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA, USA

Meeting point:
Gettysburg Heritage Center Parking Lot at 1 Culp Street. Culp St Gettysburg, PA 17325
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
  • Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
  • After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
  • Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
  • This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
  • The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
  • Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
  • This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
  • This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket
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Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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