2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide
Overview
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2 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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.
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."
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What‘s Included
Transport by Air-Conditioned Coach Bus
Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,364 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience. Nice tour.
Patricia K,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very enjoyable and informative. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly Bus driver was very friendly and bus was clean and comfortable.
Great Tour!
TCinPhx,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed this tour! Our guide, John, and our bus driver were both nice. John is a wonderful guide! He even knew special information about my husband's 3rd great-grandfather (Robert McAllister, Commander of the 11th New Jersey Vols. Our tour did not go by that particular monument, but John told us and pointed out where it was from the Peach Orchard. A great introduction to the Gettysburg battlefield and its history.
Fantastic
Bill K,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide was Phil. I have been on this tour 4 previous times. Phil was by far the best and knowledgeable. Loved every second of the tour.
Thorough and insightful
Lisa L,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Paul was exceptional. His knowledge was conveyed in a way that left us feeling as if we were present during the battle. He answered all of our questions with thoughtfulness and ease. Getting off of the bus a few times during the tour allowed us to take beautiful photos. A bathroom break in the middle of the tour was also helpful. This tour was well worth it!
The experience depends on...
Madeline S,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The experience depends on the tour guide. I took the tour last year; that guide was concise and informative which led to me wanting to go again. The guide this was dramatical and way too wordy. He talked nonstop for the duration and didn't stop long enough to let you to digest what had actually happened during the battle. So the guide is the secret.
Do not recommend
Kelly R,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Boring. The man talked ao much and ao loud I completely tuned him out. I was disappointed we couldn't get out at the stops for photos. I will never do a bus tour again. Half the people on the bus were on their phones or sleeping. The driver was going way to fast to actually see anything. Terrible experience and waste of money
so pleased!
Tonya C,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00exceptional value, big breakfast of waffles, eggs, sausage, yogurt, fruit, cereal, breads, juices. Nice rooms, clean and no musty smells. beds were fabulous. staff went above and beyond to accomodate. definitely recommend 10/10
Learned history we didn’t know
Rhody H,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is super informative. The tour guide squeeEd as much information into the two hours that possibly could.
Gettysburg Bus Tour
Lou J,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a two hour bus tour. We stopped a couple times to look at the monuments and one was a bathroom break. The narrator was very knowledgeable.
Tour was not an...
Lacey G,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Tour was not an informational tour it was more of story from start to finish of the entire battle. The gentleman giving the tour clearly was very passionate about the story of the battle however it was very overwhelming. On top of that when we arrived on the bus there were only single seats left and we were traveling with two small children. I was told to have my kids sit in the single seats, with strangers. Keep in mind the empty seats were not even remotely close to one another. After paying for their seats I asked if I could just keep them on my lap as I wasn’t comfortable leaving them unattended with a stranger. Overall, will not be taking another “guided tour” again. Be aware this is more of a guided story for two straight hours.
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