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Activitate Gettysburg, USA
Self Guided Walking Audio Tour of Gettysburg Downtown
Despre activitate
Download GuideAlong's Downtown Gettysburg audio tour app to explore the streets marked by war. This one-mile walking tour leads to historic homes bearing Confederate bullet holes, along with Civil War artifacts at the Gettysburg Museum of History.
See the home where Lincoln completed the Gettysburg Address and retrace his steps through Gettysburg National Cemetery. See sites of makeshift field hospitals, plus the recreated home at Shriver House Museum and hands-on exhibits at the Children of Gettysburg 1863. This tour perfectly complements your driving tour of Gettysburg Battlefield.
Pe scurt
- Durată
- 1–2 ore
- Confirmare
- Confirmare imediată
- Bilet
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Grup
- Doar grupul tău
- Persoane pe rezervare
- 1–15
- Ghid audio
- engleză
- Organizator
- Gypsy Guide GPS LLC
Vârste: Adulți (5–99 ani)
Ce include
Inclus
- Inclus: Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
- Inclus: GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 25+ Points
- Inclus: Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
- Inclus: Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
- Inclus: Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
- Inclus: Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any...
- Inclus: Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
- Inclus: Location Based: Stories, tips and directions that autoplay
Nu este inclus
- Nu este inclus: Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Itinerar
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5 min
A gateway to Gettysburg’s Civil War story, this center introduces the people, places, and events that shaped the battle. Its exhibits help set the scene before exploring the town and battlefield beyond.
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Children Of Gettysburg 1863
10 min Intrarea nu este inclusă
This interactive museum focuses on what the Civil War meant for children living through the Battle of Gettysburg. Hands-on exhibits bring their experiences to life and offer a different perspective on the town’s wartime history
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15 min Intrarea nu este inclusă
This small brick home preserves the story of Jennie Wade, the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. Visitors can see the house where she sheltered with family and the bullet hole linked to the shot that ended her life.
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15 min Intrarea nu este inclusă
Once home to Hettie Shriver and her family, this restored 1863 house reveals how civilians experienced the battle. Confederate soldiers occupied the home, and sharpshooters used its upper floors during the fighting.
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10 min
Home to a large private collection of Civil War artifacts, this museum also displays items from later conflicts and other periods of American history. Its collection changes over time as artifacts are acquired and displayed.
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Oprirea 6
10 min
During the Battle of Gettysburg, this prominent courthouse became one of the many buildings turned into makeshift hospitals. Wounded soldiers were treated here as civilians and medical workers struggled to care for the thousands injured in the fighting.
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10 min
Abraham Lincoln stayed in this three-story brick home on the night before delivering the Gettysburg Address. Here, he put the finishing touches on the speech that would become one of the most famous in American history.
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Oprirea 8
5 min
Standing prominently in the heart of town, this historic property traces its roots back to 1797, when the site began as a tavern. Over the years, it became one of downtown Gettysburg’s best-known landmarks.
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Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station
15 min
First opened in the 1850s, the train station has been restored to how it would have looked when President Lincoln arrived to dedicate the cemetery in November 1863. During the Battle of Gettysburg, the train station was used as a makeshift field hospital for hundreds of wounded soldiers. Many of the severely injured were transported from this very station to Philadelphia or New York to receive treatment.
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10 min
One entrance to the 17-acre cemetery lies along downtown Gettysburg. Here, over 3,500 Union soldiers who fell during the battle were laid to rest. In total, 6,000 American soldiers are buried here. Pay respects to the fallen and listen to Lincoln’s immortal words, “four score and seven years ago….”
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, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Start at the Gettysburg Heritage Center, 297 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA or join anywhere along the tour route. 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, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Start at the Gettysburg Heritage Center, 297 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA or join anywhere along the tour route. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
Cum folosești biletul
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
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.
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
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
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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Public transportation options are available nearby
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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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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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Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
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Self Guided Walking Audio Tour of Gettysburg Downtown
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