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Gettysburg: Horse-Drawn Carriage Battlefield Tour

1. Gettysburg: Horse-Drawn Carriage Battlefield Tour

Experience the Gettysburg Battlefield in a modern horse-drawn carriage. Sit back and relax as an official battlefield guide takes you for a ride at a slow, comfortable pace. Immerse yourself into the history of the Civil War and rest assured that all your questions about the famous battle that took place here will be answered. See the expansive green fields spread out on all sides and take a moment to remember those who fought here. After the tour, leave Gettysburg with a newfound respect and deep understanding of the events that occurred in July of 1863—the tens of thousands of soldiers that lost their lives and the ordinary townsfolk caught between intense fighting. Learn how the town has remained committed to preserving this history for future generations, keeping a close link to its past.

Gettysburg: Licensed Guided Battlefield Horseback Tour

2. Gettysburg: Licensed Guided Battlefield Horseback Tour

Go back in time and explore the Gettysburg Battlefield on horseback. Discover important details and insights about the Civil War, its soldiers, and local residents. Ride through Gettysburg National Military Park, visit the Virginia Monument, and take in panoramic views at Spangler Farm. Experience the grounds of the Gettysburg Battlefield on horseback, guided by a Civil War expert. Mount your horse and experience the time of 1863 by using this authentic form of transportation. Learn the intricacies of the greatest Civil War battle and its historical importance. Ride through Gettysburg National Military Park and reach the Virginia Monument, where General Robert E. Lee waited for his returning troops after Pickett's Charge. Follow the path to the historic Spangler Farm and revel in panoramic views of the Peach Orchard and Little Round Top in the distance. Cross Emmittsburg Road onto the Union side of the battle and view the Trostle Farm, including the massive cannonball hole in the barn. After learning the detailed history, fully appreciate the terrain and the events that once prevailed there, before finishing the tour.

Gettysburg: Ghost Hunt Tour with Ghost Hunting Equipment

3. Gettysburg: Ghost Hunt Tour with Ghost Hunting Equipment

Hear tales of past and present paranormal activity as you visit the most haunted locations in Gettysburg on a family-friendly guided walking tour. Operate special ghost hunting gear to see if you can find evidence of spirits from the other side. Meet ghost-hunting guide at the drummer boy statue in the park on the corner of Wainwright Avenue and Lefever Street. Listen to their brief but fascinating ghost hunting orientation. Walk down narrow streets and alleyways in the historic Old Town. Stop at important historical sites and haunted locations. Listen to spine-chilling details about historical events that led to encounters with the spirits. Discover the city's dark past and keep an eye out for present unexplainable experiences. Enter a spooky ghost hunting spot known for its paranormal activity for the second half of the tour. Conduct spectral inquiries with ghost hunting equipment directed by your guide. 

Gettysburg: Devil's Hour Paranormal Investigation Tour

4. Gettysburg: Devil's Hour Paranormal Investigation Tour

Discover some of the most haunted locations in Gettysburg on this midnight hour adventure. During the course of your investigations, use paranormal equipment to try and detect signs of the spirit world. Learn the techniques used by your favorite TV ghost hunters and experience a night you will never forget. See another side of Gettysburg as you look for evidence of paranormal activity. The streets are empty and the spirits are awake. Come out while Gettysburg sleeps and use paranormal equipment as well as a few other tricks to see what spirits lurk in the darkness. This investigation is tailored for those who want a spookier experience. There is often a thick mist that blankets the ground throughout Gettysburg. In the past, people have seen soldiers and other spirits walking in the mist. Keep an open mind as you try to discover what might be hiding in the dark at the 'devil's hour'.

Gettysburg: Beginner's Evening Paranormal Investigation Tour

5. Gettysburg: Beginner's Evening Paranormal Investigation Tour

Discover some of the most haunted locations in Gettysburg on this evening adventure, just as darkness hits. Use paranormal equipment to detect signs of the spirit world and learn the techniques used by your favorite TV ghost hunters for a night you will never forget. This experience is suitable for children. Set out after dark to discover the ghosts that haunt Gettysburg. Use ghost-busting equipment like K2 meters, EMF detectors, Ovilus, spirit boxes, EVP voice recorders, phasmaboxes, dowsing rods, temperature gauges, infrared video cameras, and laser grids. Your guide will teach you how to operate the equipment and share other tips and tricks used to lure spirits out of the shadows. Listen to interesting stories and historical facts as you make your way to Gettysburg's most haunted locations. Keep an open mind and you may just see the supernatural with your own eyes. In the past, people have seen soldiers and other spirits walking in the thick mist that blankets the city.

Gettysburg: Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Tour with App

6. Gettysburg: Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Tour with App

This self-guided audio and GPS tour allows you to explore Gettysburg’s historic wonders with maximum flexibility, safety, and value. Simply hop in your own car, get the tour guide app set up on your phone, and get started. All audio plays automatically based on location. The tour follows the intense 3-day battle at Gettysburg chronologically. It begins at the Gettysburg Heritage Center Parking Lot at 1 Culp Street, where you learn about the lead-up to the battle. Then, you explore McPherson’s Ridge, the site of the first skirmish of the first day. From there, you continue past the Railway Cut, Iverson’s Pits, and Seminary Ridge until you reach the end of Day 1. As you continue to follow the route, begin Day 2 with an exploration at Little Round Top, Devil’s Den, the Peach Orchard, and Culp’s Hill. Day 3 then begins with the infamous Pickett’s Charge. This comprehensive tour ends at the Gettysburg Cemetery, where you hear Lincoln’s poignant Gettysburg Address.

Gettysburg: Beer, Wine, and History Guided Walking Tour

7. Gettysburg: Beer, Wine, and History Guided Walking Tour

Over a million people a year visit Gettysburg to see the site of one of the nation’s costliest battles. Sometimes it can be a little solemn. Take a more casual journey through this historic town and battleground with a tour with both drinks and history. Come and explore historic Gettysburg in a fun and exciting way. You're sure to hear a tale or two in these local alehouses that you might miss out on the battlefields. Pull up a stool at a Veteran-owned tap room as your guide recites tales from the infamous 1863 battle. Grab a snack and an IPA on a back patio of a local hot spot. Mingle with the ghosts of the civil war at a haunted tavern, located just off the battlefield. There’s something for everyone, from chocolate cherry wine to apple whiskey to good ole fashioned cream soda. Pair your refreshing drink with some bar snacks and chit-chat with the locals.

Gettysburg: "History and Haunts" Family Friendly Ghost Tour

8. Gettysburg: "History and Haunts" Family Friendly Ghost Tour

See Gettysburg through a different lens on a ghoulish, guided nighttime tour. Journey through the most haunted locations in the downtown area of historic Gettysburg. Learn about the city's Civil War history and hear tales about the hauntings and specters that make Gettysburg one of America's most haunted cities. Meet your highly experienced ghost-hunting guide at the corner of Wainwright Avenue and Lefever Street. Get to see the Farnsworth House, Jenny Wade's Birth House, The Reynolds Death House, the Haunted Creek, and many more.

Gettysburg: Advanced Paranormal Investigation Tour

9. Gettysburg: Advanced Paranormal Investigation Tour

Embark on an otherworldy experience as you investigate the spooky side of Gettysburg on a guided ghost hunting tour at night. Visit 3 of the city's most haunted locations and go in search of paranormal activity using a range of special equipment. Join a paranormal investigation expert after dark and set out to discover the ghosts that haunt Gettysburg. Use ghost hunting tools like K2 meters, Ovilus, EVP voice recorders, dowsing rods, temperature gauges, infrared video cameras, and many more. Your guide will teach you how to operate the equipment and share other tips and tricks used to lure otherworldly entities out of the shadows. Listen to interesting stories and historical facts as you make your way to Gettysburg's most haunted locations. Keep an open mind and you may just see the supernatural with your own eyes. In the past, people have seen soldiers and other spirits walking in the thick mist that blankets the ground throughout Gettysburg.

Gettysburg: Scenic Battlefield Horseback Riding Tour

10. Gettysburg: Scenic Battlefield Horseback Riding Tour

Discover the Gettysburg Battlefield on a scenic horseback riding tour. Sit back and relax in your saddle as you take in the stunning nature surrounding you. Listen to the chirping birds, the wind in the leaves, and the hooves of your horse on the soft earth as you meander your way across the sacred ground beneath your horse's hooves. After meeting your horse and becoming acquainted with it, use your mounting block to hop on its back. Then, follow your horse wrangler on your outdoor adventure across the Battlefield. Take in the peaceful nature as your horse gently walks through it. Learn about horses and their integral part in the advancement of human history from your guide. Either learn a new skill or hone your existing one as you sit tall on your horse's back, paying attention to how it reacts to your movements and commands.

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4.6 / 5

based on 1,758 reviews

Great to tour anytime convenient for you. Easy to start and stop tour then pick up where you left off. Tour guide voice is pleasant articulate. We loved it. Even listen to it back at home after our trip.

It was great hearing all the stories of the people in Gettysburg during and after the battle. A very different perspective than a lot if other tours, we really enjoyed the tour and recommend it highly!

Intense, great way to Experian several states outside of New York in a short time. Professional guides, great bus and driver. Just what we were looking for thanks.

Our guide Mark was really awesome as he has a vast knowledge about the paranormal activities, history, and ghost activities in Gettysburg.

Easy to use and very accurate as to your location!