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

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

Overview

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.

City: Gettysburg

Mon 28 Oct

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Starting at $38.00

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Mon 28 Oct

Starting at $38.00

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What's Included

Transport by Air-Conditioned Coach Bus

Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour

Driver/guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Shields installed at registers. Contactless tickets.

What To Expect

Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours

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.

Gettysburg National Military Park

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."

Devils Den

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.

Little Round Top

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

Pickett's Charge

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.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (875)

kirkhotz

Apr 2021

Guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We stopped often for pictures. Would recommend doing early on the vacation to get an overview of the different areas to explore more thoroughly.

Response from Host

Apr 2021

Thanks for the 5 star review and recommendation. Glad you enjoyed the tour.

srivaths

Apr 2021

Our family of 3 adults went on this tour in April 2021. The strength of guided tours hinges on the quality of the guide. Our guide was excellent. She had been a guide for several years. Apparently there is even an accreditation process for becoming a Gettysburg guide. Her passion for work showed in the information she shared and the details she was able to provide. The tour itself was structured well. It took us through chronologically by events that happened on each day of the war at Gettysburg. That helped the non-history buff follow along how events unfolded that fateful July in 1863. Of course the more you hear of it the more you wish she could have expanded on certain aspects of the war. There is only so much that can be done in 2 hours; and ours even ran over! From a logistical standpoint the bus picks you and drops you off at the same location. There are two pick up points - one at the tour office and the other at the visitor information center. The one knock against this tour was the lack of attention to COVID-19. Yes, the bus driver and the guide wore masks. However that was it. There was no sanitation of the bus between tours, no acknowledgement of the issue and no limit to the number of people on the bus. We drew some comfort in the fact that we were all vaccinated.

Response from Host

Apr 2021

Thanks for the 4 star review. Glad you enjoyed the tour. As for the Lack of attention to COVID-19 that is not the case. As of April 1st 2021 we have equipped our enclosed coaches with HEPA UV-C air filtration units which kill 99.99% of viruses and bacteria in the air down to .3 microns protecting the passengers, driver and guides. Bus capacity is at 75% and the seating has been arranged that no unrelated parties share a row. Buses are cleaned/sanitized at the start of the day and high touch areas are sanitized by driver between tours. Further information on our COVID-19 policy is located on our website.

P6637DYgregoryh

Apr 2021

The entire battlefield was incredible. To actually see where and how the battles on the 3 separate days were strategized then fought, gives you a clear vision and meaning to the word bravery.

Response from Host

Apr 2021

Thanks for the 5 star review. Glad you enjoyed the tour and had a great experience.