Spirits Speak Orphanage
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The Ghostly Encounter tour is a unique variation of the walking tour. YOUR GUIDE IS A GHOST!! During this haunting 90-minute adventure, your Ghost guide will be telling their haunted tales just as they experienced them so many years before. Travel into their haunted homes to find out why their spirits remain trapped there, and perhaps you’ll experience the same frightening sensation. The options for your cast of ghostly characters are
Rosa Carmichael
Isabella (Bella) Hunter
Dr. John Francis Bournes
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Gettysburg
Your guide will orient you to the area of East Cemetery Hill which is the location of heavy fighting during the Battle of Gettysburg before you enter the National Soldiers Orphanage Homestead. This building was used as the headquarters for General O.O. Howard during the battle and was also use as a hospital during and after the battle. After the end of the Civil War the building was turned into an orphanage for children whose fathers were lost during the American Civil War. That is where our story begins...
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Options
Spirits Speak Orphanage
Reviews
288 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent orphanage tour
rodneyh961,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did the orphanage tour tonight with Mike as our guide. Excellent presentation. Part history and part one man play. Better than a ghost tour. Would highly recommend
Through the eyes of Mike
Larue594,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike “The Undertaker” was amazing!! Definitely worth the money!! He starts out by telling you that if he only told us about ghosts the tour would take twenty minutes, and he was probably right. He spent the next two hours giving us background on post war Gettysburg, the people, the orphanage, its children, and the women who lived it. He made you want to sit there for hours and listen or better yet read the book he should definitely write, I would buy it!!! If you get the chance to take his tour do it you won’t regret it!!!
Must try !
903haileew,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike was an excellent guide, he made this experience 10x better with his stories and settle jokes, it was very fascinating to learn everything he had to offer,this was a very cool opportunity! Will definitely be back , thank you !!
Must see tour!
melissasN8977DC,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the Orphanage tour and our tour guide Mike “The Undertaker” was amazing! He really got into character and helped you feel what the kids and townspeople felt in the aftermath of the war. Fantastic experience and would highly recommend to everyone! Thank you Mike!
Chris as Rosa Carmichael
Aaron B,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Chris was awesome! Her portrayal of Rosa Carmichael was great! She told the story of the orphanage from Rosa's point of view a did great. Also, she nicknamed me "stick boy" and I was her official thug for the night. She interacts with everyone very well. My daughter loved it!
Orphanage night tour
I5902OEcandiceb,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike the undertaker was amazing! He told amazing stories and his theatrics were on point. He made the tour so exciting. 10/10 recommended!
Good Shoes & warm clothes
Donnie B,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the combo tour of Jenny waide & the orphanage. Tom our guide was fantastic, knowledgeable & funny, he’s a likeable guy. 10/10 would recommend
Chris is amazing. She...
Melissa K,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Chris is amazing. She played the role of Rosa excellent. She told the history on point and explained everything for us all to remember.
Great night in the orphanage basement!
L933IXjacobm,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike the Undertaker was amazing! My wife and I loved the experience and learned quite a bit that we didn't know before about the aftermath following the civil war. He made the ambiance in the basement of the orphanage a blast and would highly recommend going to see.
Michael Monroe review
864damenk,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00get a tour with mike and you will not be disappointed. he did a wonderful job and can tell he is passionate about it. 10/10
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