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Ghosts of the Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Tour

Overview
Ghostly encounters have long been associated with Gettysburg, given the area’s violent past—and this flexible, self-led audio driving tour will guide you to the most supposedly haunted Gettysburg locations. After purchasing, download the audio file and explore whenever suits your schedule. Set off by car from the Gettysburg Heritage Center, follow the map and instructions, and listen to local author Mark Nesbitt’s spooky storytelling while viewing key historical landmarks.

• A self-led driving tour offers the most flexible way to tour the area
• Once it’s downloaded, the audio file never expires—use it multiple times
• See landmarks like the Eisenhower National Historic Site and Devil’s Den
• The tour is narrated by Mark Nesbitt, author of “Ghosts of Gettysburg”
City: Gettysburg
Sat 19 Oct
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Starting at $9.99
Sat 19 Oct
Starting at $9.99
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What's Included
Offline use: No cell signal or wifi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.
Private tour in your/rental car: No group. Take breaks for photos/ snacks/hikes. Go at your own pace
Don’t miss a thing: Full itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated hidden stories, video, text
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.
App on your phone: A link to download the Action Guide app. Password for your tours. Preview at home
Easy to use: Stories play automatically by GPS. Hands-free. Get HELP all day: Call, Chat or Email.
Additional Info
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How it works: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions. Download the app (while in good wifi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours. To begin touring, go to the Starting Point and launch the app. The audio starts automatically. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience. Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.
  • Good value: Purchase only one tour for the entire vehicle instead of taking the bus and paying for each person. You will see a significant saving. Connect your phone to car speakers by a wire or bluetooth. Enjoy the tour by listening together as you drive.
  • Flexible Schedule: Once the app/tour is on your phone, you can use it any day and at any time. You can use it over multiple days. And, also use it on your next trip here. This tour never expires.
  • Preview the tour: You can use it before the trip at home (highly recommended), use it during the trip, and use it after you come back.
  • Don't miss a thing: You will get everything with the app - a complete itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated audio stories, story script, images, videos, deep dives, hidden gems, exciting locations, recommendations for hikes, adventure, activities, treks, and stop-by-stop direction.
  • 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.
  • Expiration/go again: The tour will last for the rest of your life on your phone. It is available for use on any day of your next trip.
  • Use pictures for a photo book: Create a photo book using clean (no crowd) app images of each spot to make a memorable trip. All the significant photos and the correct sequence is ready in the app for you to use.
  • Social media: Share clean (no crowd) images with friends/family.
  • Devices supported include iPhones with iOS 13 & above, Android phones with version 9 & above and all cellular-enabled tablets & iPads.
  • Although the tour is best done after sunset, try and start the tour at least 2 hours before the park closes.
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Please check state guidelines before heading out for the tour. Stay Safe.
What To Expect
1
Gettysburg Heritage Center
A visit to the Gettysburg Battlefield is not complete without stopping at the Gettysburg Heritage Center Museum.
2
Eisenhower National Historic Site
The fields to the right of your vehicle are part of the Eisenhower farm. President Dwight David Eisenhower, supreme commander of allied forces during the invasion of Europe in World War- 2, chose a battlefield upon which to retire in 1961 after his presidency.
3
Little Round Top
Just as our logic is sometimes fooled by the unexplainable sights and sounds of decades past. Is it possible that whoever or whatever it is that creates these images could be fooled by our presence?
4
State of Pennsylvania Monument
The Woman in White has sometimes been spotted here. Although she’s more frequently seen at Spangler’s Spring, far to the right of where we are now, you can hear about encounters with her by pausing and clicking on the Learn More button, below.
5
Pickett's Charge
West Confederate Avenue runs along Seminary Ridge, the main Confederate battle line on July 2nd, and 3rd the cannons and monuments marked the positions of Confederate units long gone now from Gettysburg and from this earth all around you as you drive is now peaceful field men died slowly.
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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 (39)
kirkhotz
Apr 2021
It was fairly confusing getting the app to start and the directions weren't good. Some of the stories were interesting but for $20 it wasn't worth it. I also felt more than the money it was a waste of our time.
Response from Host
Apr 2021
I’m sorry about your experience! It sounds like you purchased two tours (each one is $10). We recommend just one per car so that everyone can listen together. We would be more than happy to refund the extra booking or offer one of our other Gettysburg tours for free (Devil’s Den, Seminary Ridge, or even Antietam). Please email us!
Michael_H
Apr 2021
There is nothing like being at the spot that a story takes place.we took about 5 hours to do this tour it was awesome love the part that you can stop at historic parts and when your done the story pick up right where you left off. Thank you awesome job
Response from Host
Apr 2021
Yay! Thanks so much for the review! So thrilled you enjoyed the tour. Check out our website for more of our self-guided tours!
Dani_M
Dec 2020
I really appreciated the narration of the ghost stories. The narriation was done in detail and I appreciated that aspect.
Response from Host
Sep 2021
Thanks for this review! We work hard to provide deep, detailed information about every spot where we offer tours, and it’s great to hear you appreciated this during your time in Gettysburg. For more tours of both the natural and supernatural variety, head over to ActionTourGuide.com!

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