Gettysburg: Night Ghost Tour & True Haunted History Walk

Ghost stories echo through Gettysburg’s streets after nightfall

You’ll wander Gettysburg’s shadowed streets with a local guide, hearing true ghost stories tied to Civil War history. Stand beneath witness trees, visit former hospitals and jails, and sense echoes of past lives in unexpected ways. It’s less about being scared and more about feeling how deep the town’s history runs, especially after dark.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Gettysburg haunted historic sites

• Visit former Welty House inn
• See the Witness Tree
• Explore home with Confederate snipers
• Visit old county jail building
• Tour hospital building from battle
• Visit another hospital with soldier spirit
• Explore haunted historic hotel
• See home with cellar hiding story
• Meet playful spirit named George
• Hear stories of soldier trade house
• Visit Underground Railroad stop and hospital

The experience

The first thing I noticed was the way the streetlights made everything look softer, almost blurred around the edges. We’d just met our guide outside what used to be the Welty House. He joked about not believing in ghosts until he started this job, which made me laugh (but also, you know, wonder). The air felt a little heavier than usual, maybe because of all those stories about Confederate snipers hiding out upstairs. I swear I caught a whiff of old wood and something metallic: could’ve been my imagination or just the old buildings settling in for the night.

We walked past this massive tree: our guide called it a Witness Tree. He said it saw Abraham Lincoln himself when he gave the Gettysburg Address. I tried to imagine that day, with crowds and speeches instead of our small group shuffling along in the quiet. At one stop, someone asked if all these places were really haunted or just had good stories. He shrugged and said some folks come looking for chills and leave with history instead. That stuck with me more than any shadow in a window.

The jailhouse was colder inside than out, even though it’s just the municipal building now. Our guide told us about prisoners who never left, which made me glance over my shoulder more than once (I’m not proud). At another house-turned-hospital, there was this weird silence when we stepped onto the porch, as if everyone was holding their breath. Someone whispered about hearing children laughing here sometimes. Honestly, that felt stranger than any ghost soldier story.

I didn’t expect to feel much (just figured it’d be a fun night walk), but there’s something about hearing these stories right where they happened that gets under your skin. The tour finished near an old inn where guests still talk about odd things happening at night. Walking back alone afterward, I kept thinking about how many layers are hidden beneath these streets. You don’t get that from reading plaques or history books.

What’s included

Your evening includes thoroughly researched Civil War history shared by a professional local guide, plus authentic local ghost stories as you walk through historic Gettysburg neighborhoods: all along an accessible route suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.

Information

Lasts 1h, runs every day at 21:00, from US$ 29 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 21:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

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

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AgesAdult (13 to 98 years) · Under 13: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

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Top questions

Is this Gettysburg ghost tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces on this tour are wheelchair accessible.

Does the tour include stops at historic battle sites?

The tour visits buildings and locations directly connected to the Battle of Gettysburg but focuses on haunted sites within town rather than battlefield grounds.

Are children allowed on the Ghosts of Gettysburg tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join in strollers or prams.

Where should I park for this Gettysburg ghost walk?

Avoid parking at Brickhouse Inn. Use side streets behind the inn or main street parking nearby instead.

Are service animals permitted on this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed during the tour.

Is public transportation available near the starting point?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby for convenience.