Gettysburg haunted tour ages 16+: 5 ghost sites

The Ghosts of Gettysburg's Bloodiest Hours

You walk through five haunted Civil War sites in Gettysburg with a guide who shares documented history and reported paranormal activity. You'll see the Jennie Wade House, Shriver House Museum with its embedded bullets, and former hospitals where shadow figures have been witnessed. The tour is wheelchair accessible, though it covers distance on foot, and operates year-round with stops adjusted based on daily access.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Jennie Wade House15m
2. Shriver House Museum15m

Visit haunted Gettysburg battle sites

• Explore haunted hospital hotel
• Visit Presbyterian Church field hospital
• See Jennie Wade House
• View home damaged by cannon fire
• Tour Shriver House Museum

The experience

Footsteps echo where no one walks. That's what people report at the Jennie Wade House, where a stray bullet caught the only civilian casualty of the entire Civil War, and where visitors still hear movement in the rooms. The Gettysburg haunted walking tour takes you through five locations across town where the battle left more than bullet holes and cannon scars. Your guide leads you to the hotel that served as a hospital, the Presbyterian Church where both Union and Confederate soldiers lay dying in the pews, and the Shriver House Museum, a restored 19th-century home that holds ten Civil War bullets still lodged in its walls, along with medical kits and personal items left behind.

The tour moves at a walking pace through downtown Gettysburg, stopping at each site long enough to hear the documented history and the accounts people have reported over decades. The Presbyterian Church, used as a field hospital during the three-day battle, is where visitors describe seeing shadow figures stretched across the benches. The Shriver House shows you how a family lived through the occupation. The home was ravaged by cannon fire, and the damage is still visible. All stops are subject to access on the day you visit, so your guide adjusts the route if needed, but the core haunted locations stay the same.

This is a walking tour, not a bus ride, so you'll cover ground on foot through the town itself. The experience is built for ages 16 and up, and you'll need a moderate level of fitness to complete it. The pace is steady and the distance adds up. If your group has 10 or more people, contact the private and group sales coordinator directly to arrange a dedicated guide and timing that works for a larger party.

What’s included

• Your tour includes a guided haunted history walk through five Civil War sites in Gettysburg, including the Jennie Wade House, Shriver House Museum, a former hospital hotel, a field hospital church, and a cannon-damaged home.
• Your guide shares documented history and reported paranormal accounts at each stop.
• The tour is wheelchair accessible, and service animals are welcome.

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day at 19:00, 21:00 and 14:00, from US$ 34.99 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday: 19:00 and 21:00Tuesday: 14:00, 19:00 and 21:00

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessiblePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Ghost City Tours of Gettysburg

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a structured introduction to Gettysburg's haunted Civil War history without arranging your own research or navigation. The guide handles the stops, the stories, and the route, leaving you to focus on the experience itself.

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Top questions

What is the Jennie Wade House and why is it haunted?

Jennie Wade was the only civilian casualty of the Civil War: a stray bullet struck her at her home in Gettysburg. Visitors report paranormal activity and unexplained sounds in the house.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and service animals are allowed. However, the tour involves walking between multiple outdoor and indoor locations.

What will I see at the Shriver House Museum?

The restored 19th-century home displays ten Civil War bullets embedded in its walls, period medical supplies, furnishings, and personal items from the Shriver family who lived there during the battle.

Can I book a private tour for a large group?

Yes. If you have 10 or more guests, contact the private and group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours to arrange a dedicated guide and custom timing.

Are all stops guaranteed on the tour?

No. All stops are subject to access on the day of your visit, and your guide may adjust the route if needed, though the core haunted locations remain the same.

What is the age requirement?

The tour is recommended for ages 16 and up.

Is this tour recommended for people with health conditions?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, as it involves walking between multiple locations at a steady pace.