Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
This narrated, self-guided tour of the Battle of Gettysburg brings to life the most important battle of the Civil War! Here, Union forces staged a nearly impossible defense against Confederate attackers and won! Drive in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers, re-live the battle strategies of the key Gettysburg generals, and embark on an adventure that brings this historic three-day battle to life. This tour lets you explore Gettysburg’s history with flexibility, safety, and value.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
What To Expect
Gettysburg Heritage Center
A visit to the Gettysburg Battlefield is not complete without stopping at the Gettysburg Heritage Center Museum. The tour begins at either the Heritage Center or the National Park Visitor Center. If you’re not at either location yet, head over now. From there, we’ll follow the official Auto Tour route. Note: The tour is over 19 mile long per tour, with more than 60+ audio stories per tour, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
As we continue driving, dawn breaks on the first day of battle. At McPherson's Ridge, Union and Confederate armies clash and generals on both sides order their regiments into place. We'll be able to imagine the movements of the battle as we look out over the ridge.
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Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
What‘s Included
Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
This tour is NOT a ticket to any attraction or site
Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
Offline GPS-enabled route map
NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
964 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Vacation
robert d,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoy it very much learned alot of history but with that being said the tour needs more rest stops better signage but other than that we all had a excellent time can't wait to do it again with more time 😀
Great tour
JOHN B,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00All good. Very informative. Learned alot about the battles and leaders. Too bad so many deaths over a stupid belief
Good time in Gettysburg
B1865ZBmarkb,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent story lines and directions. Got to see a lot of areas the tour busses could not go. Enjoyed the convince of being stop and get out to look when we wanted to.
Excellent choice!
26SusanP26,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed all of the stories and information that this audio tour provided while we toured the battlefield path. Without it, it would have been a boring drive through the grassy fields. His narration made you “see” what happened and understand the feelings of the day. It was worth every dollar that we paid to be able to take the road through the park at our own pace and hear the same stories that the bus tour offered (and more) without having to rush. In fact, by the time we got to stop #16, we were tired and it was 95 degrees outside, so we saved it for the next morning when it was cooler and we were rested. We could not have done that with the bus trip. I highly recommend getting this audio tour and doing the driving yourself!
It took a bit to figure...
James H,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It took a bit to figure out where the tour started, but once begun, it was very seamless. the information was very enlightening and concise.
Highly recommend, informative, very pleased
R9473GRdavidb,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We learned far more with the audio tour than I knew before. And so many interesting points that I wouldn’t have known or found out without the audio tour, plus the side notes. I wish I had the audio tour the first time I went. There are so many separate stories of the battle that it would be impossible to cover them all in a single audio. I would highly recommend this audio tour, you will not be disappointed. And you can stop and go at your own pace, which is very nice.
Very Informative
Douglas P,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Had some difficulty getting it started, but one it was going it worked great. It gave great directions and was very informative.
Great tour and information
paulbC747DH,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Self-guided tour automatically started at each stop as we navigated the marked route. Information was very appropriate and detailed providing detailed and interesting information for this historic area.
Drive through Gettysburg
ckblade9,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00we decided to do the driving tour which was excellent
I had a lot of difficulty...
Betty M,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00I had a lot of difficulty setting up the audio but I am not good with technology . I finally got it set up
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