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
2,388 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour.
Jerri J,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was fantastic. Joe was so knowledgeable and engaging. Truly delightful. Viator never fails to make any excursion educational and fun.
Awesome. Highly Recommend. Very knowledgeable and professional.
gsoldier2016,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very interesting to see and hear from a knowledgeable and professional guide. You listened to the history of the Battle of Gettysburg and you will have a great view of the past. I highly recommend. Thank you for the experience.
The tour is eye opening and well worth the money!!
Lawrence W,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we all learned so much more than we we knew before about this very important part of our history.
Good time
bindot,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice tour. Gettysburg is amazing.
Awesome tour.
sterlinga836,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable with Civil War history and very entertaining.
The experience was good once we got to the right location. Please give people the address to get the bus at.
H3470HHmariat,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00There was no address given for the bus location. Went to the military park because that’s where you would think the bus would be from. Was not informed where to go. Had to go to a different location and take a later tour.
Gettysburg Battlefield Tour
H3148MRkareno,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with knowledgeable and personal guide.
Absolutely fascinating....
Trudie L,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely fascinating. Our guide brought the whole battle, and troop strategies to life and made the whole Civil War experience more real.
Worth the money.
debraesler,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00They do take bathroom break. The guide Jesse was knowledgeable and and kept our interest. There is a lot to take in but this seems the most efficient. We had our 12 yr old grandson, he seemed to enjoy it. Especially when we could get out at the battle site.
Very informative and a...
Gary T,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and a wonderful guide. We visited all the battlefields with a detailed explanation of the 3 days from 1863.
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