Self Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour: Gettysburg Battlefield

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About this activity

Download GuideAlong's audio tour of Gettysburg National Military Park to explore the turning point of the Civil War. Follow the key events of the battle as you visit Little Round Top, Pickett's Charge, Devil's Den, and Soldiers' National Cemetery, where Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address.

Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location. Hear how Union and Confederate commanders attempted to outmaneuver each other, and walk in the soldiers' footsteps along Seminary Ridge and Devil's Den.

Allow about a day to fully experience this historic site.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Audio guide: English
Operated by: Gypsy Guide GPS LLC

What is included

Included

Included: Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Included: Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Included: Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Included: Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Included: GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 160+ Points
Included: Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
Included: One-Time Purchase: No time or date use limit or expiry
Included: Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

Not included

Not included: Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

Itinerary

Devils Den

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.
Stop 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.
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.
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.
Stop 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.
Little Round Top

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.
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.
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.
Stop 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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Using your ticket

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].

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
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.
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.
Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
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.
Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
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.