Civil War Ghosts: Echoes of the Fallen Gettysburg Ghost Tour
Overview
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1 hour
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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Gettysburg’s haunted streets with our walking ghost tour! This immersive experience invites you to explore the rich history and spectral tales that linger in the air!
As you wander through the historic district, chilling stories of hauntings, including the eerie whispers of Civil War soldiers, will unfold before you, bringing the past to life.
Tread carefully as you traverse a mile of Gettysburg's most haunted and historic sites. Each stop, from the haunting Brickhouse Inn to the solemn Witness Tree, offers a glimpse into a past where the echoes of fallen soldiers still linger. The ghostly Farnsworth House and the mysterious Orphanage will send shivers down your spine with their tales of lost souls.
While the tour doesn’t enter private buildings, the outdoor experience is thick with the energy of lingering spirits.
Join us for an evening of captivating tales and eerie encounters, and uncover the ghostly secrets that Gettysburg holds!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
PARKING: PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN BRICKHOUSE INN PARKING. You will be towed. THIS IS RESERVED FOR OVERNIGHT GUESTS. There are plenty of parking spaces on the side streets behind the Inn and on the main street. Thank you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Brickhouse Inn, formerly the Old Welty House, played a pivotal role during the Battle of Gettysburg, serving as a vantage point for Confederate sharpshooters who occupied its second floor and attic. Today, the lingering spirits of these soldiers are said to haunt the inn, their presence a chilling reminder of the fierce conflict that once raged there.
The Witness Tree along Baltimore Street in Gettysburg stands as a silent sentinel to the brutal fighting that occurred during the Battle of Gettysburg. This ancient tree, present during the bloodshed, is believed to hold the echoes of those fateful days, with some claiming to hear whispers of the past in its rustling leaves.
What‘s Included
Documented accounts of hauntings and paranormal activity
Professional and Courteous Guides
Intensely researched true stories of history
Dinner
Motorized Transportation
Guide Tip
Options
Ultimate Late Night Ghost Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Try this late-night version for more stories, more hauntings, more ghost tales on a completely new route
Ultimate Unlimited Route
Civil War Ghosts Standard Tour
Duration: 1 hour
Civil War Ghosts Extended Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Reviews
912 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time at the Welty House!
sofiacL5108AI,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matt was a great guide! We had so much fun communicating with the spirits! It was so cool getting to use some ghost hunting equipment. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for something spooky to do or if you’re wanting to open your mind to another world.
Totally Worth It! Highly recommend!
lauriecS8544SD,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What fun on a freezing cold night in January. Worth all the frozen fingers and toes. Enjoyed every minute with the knowledgeable and friendly guide. Tour was fun and I learned things that surprised me about the civil war and the paranormal. . Worth every cent. We even did the extra add-on tour for an extra half hour!
Our first ghost tour
G5699ZSmarcm,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matt Vandergrift was an excellent guide into the haunted house unknown. I'd recommend him for another future ghost tour.
Cool Experience
110kaleyk,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Patricia was so wonderful and made the tour a great experience! We were a little unprepared for the weather as well as how far we were actually going to be walking around Gettysburg since it wasn't very clear we would be outside most of the time. Some bars were closed due to liquor licensing issues so we really only stopped at 1 but overall it was a cool experience and we enjoyed it!
Very informative historically, but too little interaction in the bar stops
803rac,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our guide, Richard, was a great history buff. He had many cool details related to the stops on our walk around town. History is hadn't known about. But, when we would stop at a bar/pub, it was as though we weren't expected and didn’t have a more open area for all of us to order/hang. As a result, it took too long, the places had other customers, and we didn’t get any more nice historical stories. One bar only had one person working, and she ignored us for 10 minutes, so Richard had us move on (which was the right call, but cost us more time). So overall, the history stories/lessons were great, but the bar stops could be improved. At least tell another story of two at the stops.
Great story telling and lots of paranormal activity
jaquelynk2022,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00At the start of the tour, our guide, Richard, took time to gauge whether the group was more interested in historical context or paranormal activity and tailored the experience based on our response. As a former history professor, Richard was able to share in depth details of the events of the Civil War, making it easy to paint a picture of what happened at each location and understand how the sites were interconnected. Because Gettysburg is so densely packed with history, the tour didn’t require much walking, making it ideal for those who may have difficulty walking long distances. Tip: If you use paranormal gadgets or apps such as GhostTube, you’ll get level of activity. And if it’s colder than you expected, there are hand warmers for sale
Great tour
olenkaDub,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was very good, a fantastic storyteller. It was a lot about history, interesting facts. Everyone in our group enjoyed it.
Amazing!!
suegC3897IO,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tiffany was an excellent tour guide! The tour was very informative and very interactive. Would definitely recommend!
Richard is great!
758nich,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Richard was a wealth of knowledge of history and very engaging in his tour experience. Would have been great to have a longer tour with him. 2 hours isn't enough! Go Bulldogs!
Tiffany did great!
Dream31218167503,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00sophie wouldn’t stop ringing the bell even if we moved it to a different location. it was a great experience overall 10/10
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