Activity Gettysburg, USA
2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide
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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.
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
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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
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MEETING LOCATION: Tour departs from Gettysburg Tour Center, 777 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325.
End point
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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
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
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
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MEETING LOCATION: Tour departs from Gettysburg Tour Center, 778 Baltimore Street , Gettysburg, PA 17325.
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2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide
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