Things to do in Gettysburg
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Gettysburg Battlefield: 2-Hour Bus Tour with National Park GuideYou ride through Gettysburg National Military Park in a coach with a licensed guide who covers the three-day battle, its phases, and why it ended Lee's invasion of the North. You stop at Little Round Top, Devil's Den, and the site of Pickett's Charge, with views across the fields where the armies faced each other. Transport and guide are included; you just show up at the Gettysburg Tour Center.Is it for me?Right for history travelers on a tight schedule or those who prefer not to walk the battlefield themselves. The two-hour format means you see the main sites and hear the story without spending a full day in the park.
Gettysburg: Civil War Ghost Tour with True Stories & Night WalkYou’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.
Gettysburg Battlefield: Self-Guided Audio Driving TourYou drive your own car along the official Gettysburg Auto Road while 60+ audio stories play automatically at each landmark, covering all three days of the 1863 battle. The narration works offline, pauses when you do, and stays with you for life — one purchase covers everyone in your vehicle. Plan for 1 to 2 hours of driving, though you can stretch it longer with hikes or photo stops.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand the Gettysburg battle in depth without joining a crowded bus tour or paying per person. Expect 1 to 2 hours of driving, which is what lets you cover the full 19-mile battlefield and hear all three days of the fighting in sequence.
Gettysburg: Ghost Tour with Civil War Stories & Haunted SitesYou’ll follow winding Gettysburg streets with a local guide who knows every haunted corner and Civil War story by heart. Expect eerie tales at sites like Jennie Wade House and Shriver House Museum, moments of laughter (and goosebumps), plus time to soak in real history where it happened. It’s honest, strange, and surprisingly moving.
Gettysburg: Ghost Hunt Tour & Real Ghost Hunting GearYou’ll follow real ghost stories through Gettysburg’s historic alleys, try out actual ghost hunting gear with your guide’s help, and learn battle history as you walk. Expect chills—both from the air and maybe from what you hear or see—plus plenty of time to ask questions or just listen to local tales that linger long after you leave.
Gettysburg: Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour & Paranormal HistoryYou enter the Jennie Wade House through the bullet hole that killed her in 1863, then spend 90 minutes moving between the interior rooms and the exterior grounds of East Cemetery Hill. The cellar is included, and ghost hunting equipment is permitted if you bring it. The tour is documented in television specials and books, so you're walking through a house with a recorded paranormal history, not a newly invented one.Is it for me?Book this if you want a paranormal tour grounded in actual Gettysburg history and documented reports rather than invented folklore—the 20-year track record and television coverage mean you're walking through a house with a real record, not a newly created haunting.
Gettysburg: Haunted Orphanage Ghost Tour with StorytellingYou’ll walk through Gettysburg’s haunted orphanage with a ghostly guide who shares eerie tales from inside its walls. Stand where generals once planned battles and orphans found shelter after war. Listen for whispers of history in dim corridors and let your imagination fill in what can’t be seen—this tour lingers long after you leave.
Gettysburg haunted tour ages 16+: 5 ghost sitesYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Gettysburg: Night Ghost Tour & True Haunted History WalkYou’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.
Gettysburg: Evening Paranormal Tour & Hands-On Ghost HuntYou’ll step into Gettysburg’s haunted corners with real paranormal gear and a small group led by a local guide. Expect hands-on ghost hunting across multiple locations — bridges, woods, places you won’t find on standard maps — and moments where history feels close enough to touch. It’s more than stories; it’s being part of the mystery yourself.
Gettysburg: One-Hour Walking Tour & Civilian HistoryYou walk Gettysburg's southern streets with a licensed guide for one hour, learning how civilians survived the three-day battle and cared for thousands of wounded soldiers left behind. The tour covers deaths, injuries, and Lincoln's November visit. Small groups, wheelchair accessible, no separate transportation needed.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Gettysburg who wants the civilian side of the battle story in a focused hour with a guide who knows the town — no need to arrange your own walking route or figure out which streets matter.
Welty House Ghost Hunt in Gettysburg: Equipment IncludedThe Welty House Ghost Hunt is a two-hour ghost-hunting activity in Gettysburg where you explore a historic house with equipment and a live English-speaking guide who shares the paranormal stories tied to the property. The experience takes you through the rarely-told accounts of spirits and encounters that have marked this location for generations.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actively search for paranormal activity rather than passively listen to ghost stories—the equipment and the guide's instruction turn curiosity into investigation.
Gettysburg: Jennie Wade House Admission & Civil War HistoryYou get admission to Gettysburg's oldest museum and a guided walk through the restored home where Jennie Wade, a twenty-year-old civilian, was killed by a stray bullet during the Battle. Period-dressed guides share the family's story and point out original artifacts—a bloodstained floorboard, the artillery shell that pierced the roof, the kitchen where she died. The house is authentically furnished and narrow with steep stairs, so plan for an hour and confirm you're comfortable with the steps before you arrive.Is it for me?Right for history travelers and Civil War students who want to understand Gettysburg beyond the battlefield—this house grounds the battle's human cost in a single, specific story, and the guides know how to tell it without rushing you through.
