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2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide

4.7 (2,604 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation
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2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide

About this activity

Witness landmarks and monuments relating to the Battle of Gettysburg on this guided bus tour of the carefully restored battlefield. Your knowledgeable guide discusses the various phases of this three-day battle that was the turning point in the American Civil War. See significant locations including McPherson Ridge, Culp's Hill, Little Round Top, Devil's Den and the site of Pickett's Charge. Ideal for history lovers, this tour is a somber exploration of one of the most pivotal places in America's past as well as a convenient drive from the nation's capital.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 40 people
People per booking
1–9
Guide
English
Operated by
Gettysburg Battlefield Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Transport by Air-Conditioned Coach Bus
  • Included: Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour
  • Included: Driver/guide

Not included

  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours

    10 min Admission included

    MEETING LOCATION: Tour departs from Gettysburg Tour Center, 778 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

    Travel the historic fields of Gettysburg in the comfort of an air-conditioned guided tour bus and watch history come alive through the eyes of a licensed guide. Enjoy a truly unique perspective into the three-day Battle of Gettysburg. Your guide may stop at one of the following scenic locations.

  2. Gettysburg National Military Park

    Passing by

    The Battle of Gettysburg, a turning point in the Civil War, was the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion," Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal "Gettysburg Address."

  3. Devils Den

    Passing by

    Devils Den is a rock formation that can be explored by the whole family. Located in the middle of Gettysburg National Military Park below Little Round Top.

  4. Little Round Top

    Passing by

    Unique view of the battlefield below with monument at top of the hill.

  5. Pickett's Charge

    Passing by

    As you stand and look across the vast space between the two armies one can imagine the intense battle that occurred here that impacted the outcome of the Civil War.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • MEETING LOCATION: Tour departs from Gettysburg Tour Center, 777 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

End point

  • MEETING LOCATION: Tour departs from Gettysburg Tour Center, 777 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

Using your ticket

DAY OF TRAVEL/MEETING LOCATION:

**Tour departs from Gettysburg Tour Center, 778 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

Parking available at 778 Baltimore Street plan on arriving 30 minutes before tour time to check in.

Please Note: Hotel pick up and drop off is not available for this product

Ticket collection has been eliminated to reduce unnecessary contact between visitors

and employees.

Procedure shall be to:

a. Check in with the driver/hosts who will have a clipboard with the name,

confirmation #, Quantity of seats/tickets purchased to check off.

b. At the end of the tour the driver will bring the roster sheet back to counter staff

for audit.

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%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately

  • MEETING LOCATION: Tour departs from Gettysburg Tour Center, 778 Baltimore Street , Gettysburg, PA 17325.

Traveller ratings

4.7 out of 5 · 2,604 reviews
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