Gettysburg: Civil War Ghost Tour with True Stories & Night Walk

Summary

Walk Gettysburg’s haunted mile hearing true Civil War ghost stories

You’ll walk through Gettysburg’s haunted streets at night with a local guide sharing true Civil War ghost stories at places like the Brickhouse Inn and Jennie Wade House. Expect eerie moments under ancient trees, chilling tales outside historic buildings, and honest human reactions as you stand where history refuses to rest.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I didn’t expect to get goosebumps from a tree. But standing under the old Witness Tree in Gettysburg, listening to our guide talk about what those leaves “heard” during the battle — it got weirdly quiet, even with traffic humming somewhere behind us. The air felt heavy, like the past was pressing in from all sides. Our guide (Mike, who grew up here) pointed out how people still claim to hear whispers if the wind hits just right. I tried to listen — maybe I imagined something, maybe not.

The walk itself isn’t long — maybe a mile? — but every stop has its own story. At the Brickhouse Inn, Mike told us about Confederate sharpshooters hiding upstairs. He laughed when someone asked if he’d ever seen a ghost there (“Only after too much coffee,” he said). The Farnsworth House looked normal enough until you hear what happened inside; suddenly those old bricks seem to watch you back. We passed by the Orphanage too, and honestly that one stuck with me — something about kids’ voices echoing through time just feels different than soldier stories.

We didn’t go inside any buildings (I guess that’s just how these things work), but it didn’t matter. You could smell wet grass and old wood along Baltimore Street, and sometimes a cold patch of air would hit for no reason. At Jennie Wade House, someone in our group left a flower by the door — nobody said anything for a minute or two after Mike finished her story. It was almost like we were waiting for something else to happen.

I still think about that walk at night sometimes. There’s something about hearing real history out loud, right where it happened — it makes you pay attention in a way textbooks never do. If you’re into ghost tours or just want to feel Gettysburg’s past up close (with an actual local leading the way), this is probably your thing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Gettysburg haunted historic walking tour

• Visit the Brickhouse Inn
• See the Witness Tree on Baltimore Street
• Explore the Farnsworth House
• View the National Soldiers Orphanage Homestead
• Walk to East Cemetery Hill
• Stop at the Hall of Presidents Museum site
• Tour the Jennie Wade House
• End at the Rupp House

Top questions

How long is the Gettysburg Civil War Ghost Tour?

The walking tour covers about one mile through central Gettysburg and lasts around 90 minutes.

Does the tour go inside any haunted buildings?

No, all stories are told outside; private buildings are not entered during the tour.

Is this ghost tour suitable for kids or families?

Yes, children can join; infants and small children can use strollers or prams along accessible sidewalks.

Are wheelchairs or service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible and service animals are permitted throughout the route.

Where should I park for the Gettysburg ghost tour?

Avoid parking at Brickhouse Inn; use side street parking behind or nearby on main street instead.

Will we visit famous sites like Jennie Wade House?

Yes, stops include outdoor storytelling at places such as Jennie Wade House and Farnsworth House.

Who leads the tour? Are they local guides?

Tours are led by professional guides with deep knowledge of Gettysburg history and hauntings.

What’s included

Your evening includes guided storytelling from professional local guides, researched accounts of hauntings at each stop including Brickhouse Inn and Jennie Wade House, plus full accessibility for wheelchairs and strollers so everyone can join comfortably along public streets in downtown Gettysburg.