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Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Tour
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From $9.99
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Up to 24 hours in advance.
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- 2 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Fully immerse yourself in Gettysburg—site of one of the Civil War’s most important battles—with a self-led audio driving tour. This flexible option, which includes a GPS map, audio narration, and online support, can be downloaded after purchasing, and never expires. Set off at a time that works best for you; drive to key battle locations, monuments, and more; and learn all about those three pivotal days of fighting from the narration.
- This flexible, self-led tour option is great for independent travelers
- Explore Gettysburg’s key battle sites and landmarks in comfort
- The in-depth audio narration helps bring the history to life
- Buy just one tour for the whole car, and use as often as you’d like
What's Included
- App on your phone: A link to download the Tour Guide App by Action and Password for your tours.
- Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Travel over multiple days or on next trip. Never expires.
- Good value: Buy just one per car. Don’t pay for each person. Save money compared to a bus tour.
- Transportation, parking fee, food/drinks
- National Park/attraction Passes, entry tickets, or reservation
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
- Gettysburg Heritage Center297 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
This is a self-guided experience and not an entrance ticket. It starts in the Heritage Center's parking lot at 1 Culp Street. Park timings are strictly followed. Construction at little/big round top and Devil's Den. Detour is supported in the app.
Start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Opening hours
- 4/10/2020 - 4/15/2024
Monday - Sunday : 06:00 AM - 11:30 PM
End point
- 125 Taneytown Rd125 Taneytown Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
What To Expect
Gettysburg Heritage Center
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 1
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Private tour: You can use it in your car or rental car. No worries about groups or crowds. Start the tour app on your phone. And it will direct you step by step. You can stop for as many breaks as you like. Take a break for Instagram photos, and take a break for lunch/snacks. Go on a hike. The tour will wait for you and start when you start again. You can even do the tour over multiple days. Go at your own pace.
- Easy to use: The stories play themselves as soon as the GPS is activated. It requires no use of your hands at all. You can get HELP by calling, chatting, or emailing any time of the day.
- Offline: There is no need for a cell signal or Wi-Fi while touring. App’s GPS map works offline.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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It was a wonderful tour...
Jaimie_Q, Mar 2023
It was a wonderful tour experience that we were able to do at our own pace. Unfortunately part of the route was closed
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thanks Jaimie! The flexibility to go at your own pace is one of the best advantages of my tour and I’m so glad you enjoyed it! The Devil’s Den/LRT closure is an unfortunate necessity for maintenance but the ade will be better than before when it’s done. I hope you get the chance to try my other tours across the country on future vacations!
Tech problems galore....
Michael_H, Dec 2022
Tech problems galore. Intermittant sound, did not track with the map, froze up, it was just frustrating. You have to be kidding with this thing. We started at the Gettysburg Welcome center. GPS never kicked in.
Response from Host, Dec 2022
It seems the app did not get GPS - location access permission. So, it is missing GPS data. Sorry about it. It asks for this permission when you start the app. Something must have gone wrong. I will make it more apparent in the future. I will happily exchange it with any 100 tours in the US. Please let me know.
Useful tour
Damian_m, Nov 2022
The history comes to life as you walk the very grounds where the battles took place. Accurate and clear commentary provided vivid context.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback, Damian! I’m thrilled that my tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to improve the tour and earn that extra star! In addition, I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
The gallant battle at Gettysburg
George_C, Nov 2022
Statues and monuments erected and tribute to the fallen and all who fought. Looking over this vast field and trying to imagine the hell these men fought for 3 days and sadness of those wounded and nearly 50 thousand killed.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback, George! I’m delighted that my tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to improve the tour and earn that extra star! I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
Great Audio
Angel_G, Nov 2022
Great experience , direction and audio where on point. We loved the detailed explanation it was like having our own private guide.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback, Angel! I’m delighted that my tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to improve the tour and earn that extra star! I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
First time to Gettysburg....
Terrie_H, Oct 2022
First time to Gettysburg. Tour was very informative. I could actually visualize what was happening as we looked and listened to the narration.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback, Terrie! I'm thrilled that my tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other national parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US. Hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
Solid purchase
Katie_B, Oct 2022
Easy to follow map. Informative stories regarding the memorials and people. Wish for a bit more history
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback, Katie! I’m thrilled that my tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
Scenery with a bad narrator and program
Joe_T, Sep 2022
I siting the sites at Gettysburg to get a concept of the fight
However, site did not track us and kept going back to start. Slowly made our way by following the auto map around town.
The narrator has different story than the information around the sites or perhaps took his own narrative to the story.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Joe, thank you for your feedback! While installing the app on your smartphone, you must provide location permission. We deliver the same information on the battlefield but change our tone.
I also have 100 more self-guided tours for various parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic places in the United States – perhaps you'll have a chance to experience them the next time you visit! Also, as a reminder, the tour you purchased is valid for a lifetime. As a result, you may listen to it at home or at your next visit.
Good value in a self-guided tour
Carol_W, Sep 2022
This is an excellent value for those who wish to visit Gettysburg on their own and not be tied to a tour bus. It's a little light on detail but for the price it's good. We had a few technical glitches early on and I wasn't thrilled with a technical support but ultimately we were able to get things going
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Thanks so much for your feedback Carol! I'm thrilled that my tour of Gettysburg Battlefield added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
Well worth the money!
Lonnie_B, Sep 2022
Being able to track through the battlefield at our speed was nice! The narrator was good to listen to.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Thanks so much for your feedback Lonnie! I'm thrilled that my tour of Gettysburg Battlefield added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to improve the tour and earn that extra star! In addition, I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
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