Gettysburg Private Trip and Guided Tour From the DC Area

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About this activity

Let us transport you in a luxury vehicle to a turning point in the Civil War. You will be escorted by a Battlefield guide that will tell an in depth narrative of those three fateful days in July 1863

This tour gives you an in depth narrative of the events of Gettysburg battle by showing you artifacts, cinematic perspective and actual battlefield settings from a licensed professional battlefield guide.

Once you arrive at Gettysburg National Park, you will go to the Visitor Center where they will be expecting you. You will see an introductory film, the Cyclorama and their museum. Grab a quick bite before your tour.

A licensed Battlefield guide will accompany you in the vehicle you arrived in and take you on a two hour tour around the Battlefield, 16 stops all together. You will have the opportunity to step out at many of these stops along the way. The driving portion of the tour is two hours.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Monumental Tours Inc.

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Admission fees: Admission fee
Included: Step Off Guide will accompany you on tour around Gettysburg Battlefield

Not included

Not included: Driver and Guide gratuity not included

Itinerary

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center

2 hours Admission included

Travel time to Gettysburg, Pa from the Washington, DC area is approximately one hour and a half. Upon arrival, you will visit the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War, see A Film, "A New Birth of Freedom". and see Cyclorama, a 360 degree painting depicting Pickett's charge.
Gettysburg Battlefield

2 hours Admission included

Travelers will hop on and hop off at various sites along the actual Gettysburg Battlefield. This time is an approximate culmination of all subsequent stops listed below.
The Eternal Light Peace Memorial

15 min

This memorial, located on the hill where Maj.Gen. Robert E Rodes' Confederates attacked from, threatening Union forces. 75 years later, 1800 Civil War veterans helped dedicate this memorial to "Peace Eternal in a Nation United".
Oak Ridge

15 min

At this site, Union soldiers held stubbornly against Rodes' advance. Eventually the Union line from here to McPherson Ridge would begin to crumble.
Stop 5

15 min

On this site, the Confederate army positioned itself on high ground along Seminary Ridge
Virginia Memorial

15 min

The large open field to the east of here is where the last Confederate assault of the battle known as "Pickett;s Charge", occurred July 3rd.
Stop 7

15 min

Lt. Gen. James Longstreet's Confederate army's assault's began here, directed at the Union troops occupying Devil's Den, the Wheatfield and Peach Orchard and against General Meade's undefended left flank at the Round Tops.
Little Round Top

15 min

As a result of quick action by Brig. Gen Warren, Gen. Meade's chief engineer, Union officers were alerted to the Confederate threat and Federal reinforcements were brought here to defend the position
Stop 9

15 min

As a result of charges and countercharges, this field and nearby woods was strewn with over 4,000 dead and wounded
Stop 10

10 min

The Union line extended from Devil's Den to this point here, then angled northward on Emmittsburg Road. From here, Federal cannon bombarded Southern forces crossing the Rose Farm toward the Wheatfield. By that early evening, Confederate attacks overran the position.
Stop 11

10 min

Union soldiers crossed this ground on their way from the Peach Orchard to Cemetery Ridge to retreat as fighting raged to the south at the Wheatfield and Little Round Top
Stop 12

10 min

This is the point where Union artillery held the line here on Cemetery Ridge as General Meade called on more support to strengthen and hold the center of the Union position.
Stop 13

10 min

After having attacked the right flank of the Union army and occupying the lower slopes of Culp's Hill, the next morning the Confederates were driven off after 7 hours of fighting
Stop 14

10 min

Union forces here repelled a Confederate assault that reached the crest of this hill
High Water Mark of the Rebellion Monument

15 min

Site of the most climatic moment of the battle on July 4th. after a 2 hour cannonade, some 7,000 union soldiers repulsed the bulk of the 12,000 man "Picket's Charge" causing General Lee's army to begin retreating
Gettysburg National Cemetery

15 min

The setting for Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. It was delivered at the cemetery's dedication on November 19, 1863

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

TownePlace Suites by Marriott College Park
Super 8 by Wyndham College Park Wash DC Area
The Westin Tysons Corner
Hampton Inn & Suites Falls Church
Clarion Inn Falls Church-Arlington
Governor House Inn
Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park
Comfort Inn Pentagon City
Hilton Garden Inn Falls Church
Budget Inn Falls Church
Comfort Inn Falls Church - Tysons Corner
Oakwood Falls Church

and 517 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is not Wheelchair accessible

Options

Gettysburg Tour up to 5 pass.

SUV: This vehicle can accommodate up to 5 passengers so the price paid is for the vehicle and its capacity is 5

Pickup included
Gettysburg Tour up to 13 pass

Mercedes Sprinter: This van can accommodate up to 13 passengers so the price paid is for the vehicle and its capacity is 13

Pickup included