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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

Fri 25 Oct

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Starting at $38.00

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Fri 25 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)

jgracey60

Sep 2019

This was my first trip to Gettysburg. The bus tour was a great way to get an overview if the area and to learn about the battle of Gettysburg. Throughout my years in school we had learned bits and pieces about the Civil War but the one thing you don’t get an appreciation for in the classroom is the size of the area for this particular battle, and what it must have been like with more than 130k solders fighting in the region. The battle took place in an area that was over 17 square miles in size. When you take into account the amount of ammunition and equipment they were carrying and mostly on foot it seems pretty daunting. Add in the terrains and weather they were up against and the battle is even more incredible. We also had a chance to go through the visitors center and watch the “birth of Freedom movie. Both were very informative and well worth while. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and did a good job describing aspects of the battle and trying to put it into prospective. I hope to have the opportunity to return and view additional sites in the area.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thanks for the great review. Glad you enjoyed the tour. Hope you are able to return.

obrienlm

Sep 2019

We took the two hour bus tour for $35. You get the tickets at the visitor centre on site. There was a driver and a guide who worked well together. The guide was fantastic. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of the battle and the players. About three quarters of the way through the tour the day 2 of the battle became crystal to me.Great story telling.highly recommend

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thanks for the great review. Glad you enjoyed the tour.

Cheryl T

Sep 2019

This was a good tour. I would do it again. I would have paid a little more if it made a few more stops. Overall, worth the money.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thanks for the review. Glad you enjoyed the tour.