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Gettysburg battlefield self-guided driving tour
Gettysburg Heritage Center, Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA, USA,
Gettysburg,
United States of America
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Overview
Duration
4h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
This self-guided audio and GPS tour allows you to explore Gettysburg’s historic wonders with maximum flexibility, safety, and value. Simply hop in your own car, get the tour guide app set up on your phone, and get started. All audio plays automatically based on location.The tour follows the intense 3-day battle at Gettysburg chronologically. It begins at the Gettysburg Heritage Center Parking Lot at 1 Culp Street, where you learn about the lead-up to the battle. Before you start driving, be sure to download the Action Tour Guide app and enter your unique password for access to the audio tour. Then, you’ll explore McPherson’s Ridge, the site of the first skirmish of the first day. From there, you continue past the Railway Cut, Iverson’s Pits, and Seminary Ridge until you reach the end of Day 1.As you continue to follow the route, begin Day 2 with an exploration at Little Round Top, Devil’s Den, the Peach Orchard, and Culp’s Hill. Day 3 then begins with the infamous Pickett’s Charge. This comprehensive tour ends at the Gettysburg Cemetery, where you hear Lincoln’s poignant Gettysburg Address. And if you ever have questions, feel free to reach out to us over chat, call, or email — we’re always available and looking forward to helping!
What to remember
Important info
Know in advance:
- This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
- Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
- After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
- Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
- This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
- The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
- Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
- This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
- This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket
What's included
Self-guided tour taken via the local operator app. Unique password (sent by email/text) for access to the app. Live GPS map on your phone. Audio narration. Text explanations. List of the entire route from stop to stop
What's not included
Entrance tickets to paid attractions. Vehicle rentals. Food and drinks. Parking. Transportation
Know Before You Go
Highlights
Embark on an adventure that brings the historic three-day battle at Gettysburg to life. Follow in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers during the epic battle. Explore the exact sites and locations of famous battles, including Little Round Top and Pickett’s Charge. Learn about the key strategies that Union and Confederate generals enacted to outwit each other. Witness the exact sites and locations of famous battles, including Little Round Top and Pickett's Charge
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Meeting Point
Gettysburg Heritage Center Parking Lot at 1 Culp Street. Culp St Gettysburg, PA 17325