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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

Wed 23 Oct

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Starting at $38.00

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Wed 23 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)

Daniel N

Jun 2019

It was a good basic overview. Of course, you can’t cover the entire 3 day battle within a 2-day bus tour. But they do a good job within the time allotted to give visitors a good understanding of the battle. Our Guide was knowledgeable, interactive, and patient.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thanks for the review. You are correct it is hard to cover everything in a 2 hour period. Glad you enjoyed the tour.

BethfromA2

Jun 2019

We did not plan ahead for a private guide so signed up for this tour. Though we got a sense of the various battles during the three day Gettysburg conflict our guide, Dean, spoke so fast that it was hard to understand him. He kept looking at his watch trying to get in all his words. The bus was a full sized tour bus and was quite noisy and the audio system had a lot of static. At one point the driver had the bus in reverse (or something) and there was a constant beeping for about two minutes while the guide was talking. The whole experience was hard on the ears. The company should use electric buses so that perhaps the noise level would be tolerable. I don’t know if The Gettysburg Foundation Tours are any better. They are less costly because you can get a package of a tour, museum entrance, film and cyclorama for $42. As seniors, we had to pay $35 to the tour comoany and $14 to the Foundation for the other three components for a total of $56 per person. If you are two people I would try a private tour for $70.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thanks for the review and recommendation. I will pass this information along so issues can be addressed.

Fred W

Jun 2019

Very educational and the tour guide was entertaining too. Needed another week to see everything in the park.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thanks for the review. Yes, more than 1 day is needed to take in everything.