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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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."
What‘s Included
Transport by Air-Conditioned Coach Bus
Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Reviews
2,213 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very informative! The...
MarthaJane A,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative! The guide was passionate about Civil War history and knew his information. We enjoyed it very much!
Great
Charles R,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00One of the well thought out tours I have ever been on. I would recommend this to anyone interested in the Gettysburg experience.
A New adventure..
carolwE3651SB,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent and knowledgeable bus driver and Park Ranger guide. Very informative.
Battlefield History
922dlp,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The information provided on the tour was remarkable and it was a minute by minute explanation of what was happening. You felt like you were right there and you could see it…absolutely could visualize it. The tour guide put you right at the battles with his knowledge, description and inflected voice. The negative of the experience was the bus arrived 15 minutes late and then we had to go and pick up another group of passengers….presumably late for them as well. Granted it was February and there was snow on the ground but the bus did not stop for us to walk around as indicated in their tour description even though I had been out walking on the battlefields earlier on my own. The bus did stop, however, so that we could change drivers. We arrived back exactly 2 hrs from when our pick up time should have been…no extra time added for the delay. I paid for a 2 hr tour and certainly did not get one.
It helps to know a little...
Marianne G,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It helps to know a little history first. I was a little lost at times but it was super informative and I will be looking into this once I get back home!
2 thumbs up!
trudyb710,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting & informative tour! Plenty of stops to get out & explore the monuments on the battlefield. Comfortable & clean bus driven by our experienced driver Cheryl. Our tour guide, Jess has abundant knowledge & happily shared it with us. The tour lasted just over 2 hours, approximately $40 per ticket.
Loved it!
Christina V,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide was very knowledgeable about Gettysburg and we stopped at multiple sites to take photos. Did not feel rushed. Very happy and would book again!
John was very...
Jamie R,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job. It was kind of nice going in January with smaller crowds and having plenty of room on a warm bus!
Great guide
Theresa S,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an excellent experience the guide Christine was so informative and Cheryl the driver was very good as well
Guide was late
Departure46426530612,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Guide was 8 minutes late for the start. Said zero until we met another group 15 minutes later then was knowledgable but no zest or humor or sense of excitement of fun. Driver was the slowest driver I have ever encountered. Altogether okay I guess but certainly not fun and I resented guide coming late when we were all told to be at the bus stop 30 minutes early.
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