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Activitate Gettysburg, USA
Self Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour: Gettysburg Battlefield
3,0
(2 recenzii)
2–3 ore
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din 5
2 recenzii
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Download GuideAlong's driving-and-walking tour of Gettysburg Battlefield to explore the turning point of the Civil War. This day-long tour offers a complete, turn-by-turn experience of the Civil War’s most significant battlefield moments, including Little Round Top, Plum Run, and The Wheatfield.
In addition to the main driving tour, this comprehensive journey across the battlefield includes two walking routes at Seminary Ridge and Devil's Den, featuring details and stories not found in other tours.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.
Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
No time limits or expiry, and free updates
Like having a tour guide along for the drive
Purchase one tour per vehicle.
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Pe scurt
- Durată
- 2–3 ore
- Confirmare
- Confirmare imediată
- Bilet
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Grup
- Doar grupul tău
- Persoane pe rezervare
- 1–8
- Ghid audio
- engleză
- Organizator
- Gypsy Guide GPS LLC
Ce include
Inclus
- Inclus: Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
- Inclus: Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
- Inclus: Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
- Inclus: Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
- Inclus: GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 160+ Points
- Inclus: Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
- Inclus: One-Time Purchase: No time or date use limit or expiry
- Inclus: Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
Nu este inclus
- Nu este inclus: Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Itinerar
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15 min
This rocky terrain was the site of some of the most brutal fighting in Gettysburg. Here, Confederate sharpshooters set up positions among the volcanic rocks while Union soldiers tried to dislodge them by any means necessary. Devil's Den features a walking route with additional stories detailing the chaotic struggle that took place here and digging into other elements of the conflict, like the emergence of war photography.
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Oprirea 2
15 min
East Cemetery Hill was a vital Union position during the Battle of Gettysburg. After Confederate General Ewell’s nighttime assault on July 2, the Union forces managed to hold the hill. Union reinforcements arrived, pushing back the Confederate forces and preventing the Confederacy from gaining the high ground. Today, East Cemetery Hill remains a significant landmark, offering a reflection point where visitors can appreciate the importance of this hill in the broader context of the battle and the war.
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The Eternal Light Peace Memorial
15 min
The Eternal Light Peace Memorial is a symbol of reconciliation, dedicated on the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1938. Civil War veterans from both the Union and Confederate sides attended the ceremony. The towering granite structure is topped with a gas-lit flame, signifying enduring peace. The inscription, "Peace Eternal in a Nation United," commemorates the unity and healing that followed the war, reminding visitors of the importance of national reconciliation after the devastating conflict.
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High Water Mark of the Rebellion Monument
10 min
The High Water Mark marks the closest point the Confederacy came to victory during the Battle of Gettysburg. Located along the field where Pickett’s Charge took place, it’s here that Confederate soldiers advanced in a last-ditch effort to break Union lines. Despite initial successes, the charge faltered, and the Confederates were repelled. Today, visitors can reflect on this pivotal moment in history, where the Confederacy's high-water mark was reached before their eventual retreat from the battlefield.
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Oprirea 5
10 min
The Lincoln Gettysburg Address Monument commemorates the site where President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous speech on November 19, 1863, dedicating the Soldiers’ National Cemetery. Lincoln’s brief but powerful words redefined the nation’s purpose, honoring the fallen soldiers and reaffirming the principles of liberty and equality. The monument serves as a reminder of the enduring impact of Lincoln’s address on the nation and its ideals, symbolizing the enduring fight for freedom and unity.
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10 min
Little Round Top is a key historical landmark, pivotal in the Union’s defense during the Battle of Gettysburg. On July 2, 1863, Colonel Joshua Chamberlain and the 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment successfully held the hill against repeated Confederate assaults. Their defense is regarded as a turning point in the battle. Today, Little Round Top offers sweeping views of the battlefield, helping visitors understand the strategic importance of this high ground and its role in securing Union victory.
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Southern Pennsylvania World War II Memorial
10 min
The Pennsylvania Memorial is the largest monument at Gettysburg, dedicated to the 34,530 soldiers from Pennsylvania who fought in the battle. The monument features a grand granite dome supported by massive columns, with bronze tablets displaying the names of the fallen soldiers. Atop the dome is a statue of the goddess Victory, holding a sword and laurel wreath. This monument not only honors the soldiers but also serves as an educational landmark, offering insight into Pennsylvania's critical role in the battle.
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Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center
10 min
This once-peaceful seminary found itself at the heart of the fighting on the first day of battle, as Union forces desperately tried to hold off the Confederate attackers. Seminary Ridge also features a walking route with additional stories about civilian life before, during, and after the battle. This walk includes views of the historic seminary buildings as well as stories about unlikely heroes like John L. Burns, an old man who decided he wasn't about to let rebels burn down his town.
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Oprirea 9
10 min
The Virginia Monument honours Confederate soldiers from Virginia, featuring a striking equestrian statue of General Robert E. Lee and his horse, Traveller. Surrounding them are seven infantrymen, representing different participants in the Civil War from Virginia. Unveiled in 1917, the monument was designed by Frederick William Sievers and commemorates General Lee’s leadership and the bravery of the soldiers he commanded during the Battle of Gettysburg. The statue stands as a tribute to Virginia’s significant role in the battle.
Punct de întâlnire și preluare
Toți participanții se întâlnesc la punctul de întâlnire.
Punct de întâlnire
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Includes an app-based self-guided experience with no in-person guide. For the best chronological experience, start at the Gettysburg Heritage Center or join the route anywhere along the way. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
Punct de final
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Includes an app-based self-guided experience with no in-person guide. For the best chronological experience, start at the Gettysburg Heritage Center or join the route anywhere along the way. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
Cum folosești biletul
STEPS TO GET YOUR GUIDEALONG AUDIO TOUR:
1. SIGN IN + REDEEM your VOUCHER CODE: https://store.guidealong.com/voucher
2. DOWNLOAD the GuideAlong App
3. SIGN IN to the GuideAlong app with the same Apple or Google account as Step 1
4. DOWNLOAD the Audio Tour NOW
FIND YOUR VOUCHER CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS
- Email: Search for “GuideAlong”. Check All Mail and junk/spam.
- Text: Search for “GuideAlong”.
- This Ticket: Find the VOUCHER CODE at the top under the QR code and redeem at Step
- Viator App: Open your booking and Contact Support > Contact Tour Operator.
- TripAdvisor App: Account > Messages.
- Support: Call GuideAlong toll-free on 1866-477-1791.
DOWNLOAD THE GUIDEALONG APP & TOUR NOW
You must download the GuideAlong app and tour to your phone over WiFi or cellular data beforehand. If you can OPEN your tour and see START TOURING, it is downloaded. No service is required while touring.
FLEXIBLE TRAVEL DATE
There’s no expiry date or time limit for your tour. If your plans change, there’s no need to change your travel date.
CHARGING & SOUND
Use a USB/C car charger adapter in the auxiliary power outlet (cigarette lighter) to keep your phone charged, not the vehicle's USB port. Audio will play through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the app’s map will display on your phone. Connect your phone via Bluetooth to listen through the car stereo: guidealong.com/travel-tips-bluetooth/.
Bring your own headphones or portable speaker for the best experience. If you're walking with someone, you can share a set of headphones, connect multiple headphones to one device (if compatible), or listen from a portable speaker. Make sure your phone is fully charged before you head out, and consider bringing a power bank.
HELP & SUPPORT
- FAQs: See the GuideAlong app’s Help menu or online FAQs at guidealong.com/faq.
- Contact GuideAlong Support: Call toll-free 1866-477-1791, chat online at guidealong.com, or email [email protected].
Anulare
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Bine de știut
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
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Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
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Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
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Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
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Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
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Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
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Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
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Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
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Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
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Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
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Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
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The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
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