Private Tour
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.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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
⚠️ Important Note: The U.S. Government Shutdown has ended, but some National Park services, visitor centers and facilities may reopen in phases. Please check official park updates before visiting.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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.
For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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.
What‘s Included
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Options
Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Reviews
909 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing resource for historical tour. Economical, comfortable option
215jennic,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed this option for a casual self-guided tour. Because New Year’s Day was our only choice of went to visit, it worked out very well with some things being closed or limited. The assistance in the narration and navigation is high quality, helping you explore safely and efficiently in a new place. We enjoyed all the extra info we were able to click within the tour and being able to use our own pace to learn more or skip ahead. We didn’t notice anywhere in the app, but it would be great if there was a place to add feedback at least in semi-real-time for road closures, etc., which we encountered. But it was fabulous for a winter/off season way to participate in national history of the area!
Very nice auto tour of...
Nicole M,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice auto tour of the important battlefield sites. Would have loved more background information.
Great self driving tour at Gettysburg!
Joanne K,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great self driving Gettysburg Tour! Lots to see and learn. Love the ‘side’ stories. They bring more meaning to each Stop along the way.
Highly recommend! It gives you the freedom to tour in your own car!
Dtcars,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend! It gives you the freedom to tour Gettysburg battlefields on your own time in your own car. The app worked great! The GPS would start narrating about specific places of interest. A lot of very interesting information.
Great experience!
Krissy O,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We absolutely loved the Gettysburg audio tour. Using the app made everything incredibly easy and convenient—the directions guided us step-by-step through the entire national park, so we never had to worry about getting lost or missing an important stop. The self-paced format was perfect, allowing us to take our time, explore each site, and really absorb the history without feeling rushed. The narration was clear, informative, and full of fascinating details that brought the battle to life in a way we didn’t expect. Overall, it was a wonderful learning experience and one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend!
America's Battleground- Gettysburg
Ted D,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to take in Gettysburg. Very informative, easy to follow and listen to. 9verall a great experience
Great audio tour! Well worth the money!
lisakV5379RD,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Audio tour! We enjoyed taking our own car and stopping when we wanted to! Highly recommend! Very easy, loved spending more time at certain stops.
First time? Stick with it.
David N,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00First time I’ve done a self driving audio tour. It takes a while to get the hang of it, don’t give up, it works great once you figure it out.
We were originally...
Meredith L,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were originally planning on taking a bus tour but decided on this instead. We’re so glad that we did. We drive a camper van and it was perfect. We were able to stop wherever we wanted and travel at our own pace. The access to the tour app was easy and the price point was great. We both really enjoyed the historic knowledge.
Disappointed in audio tour
Vicki F,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The tour was a very eye opening experience. So much to see and learn. Disappointed with the audio tour. As it did not do what it was supposed to and I kept having to restart the audio. Finally gave up on it and just drove the tour using the markers.
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