The 10 Gettysburg Tours in the USA That Earn Their Price

1.2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,201 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43Our pick

Spend about two hours touring Gettysburg Battlefield from a comfortable coach with a driver-guide. See Devil’s Den, Little Round Top, Pickett’s Charge, and other major sites while guides such as John, Christina, Paul, and Christine explain the battle in English. The tour begins and ends at 778 Baltimore Street.

“The tour was very educational. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and the entire staff was friendly.”

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2.Civil War Ghosts: Echoes of the Fallen Gettysburg Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 913 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

Walk Gettysburg with a professional guide such as Amber, Richard, Linda, or Jim, hearing Civil War stories and reports of paranormal activity at eight historic sites. Expect an outdoor tour, not interior access, with a moderate pace, groups up to 35, and a return to 452 Baltimore Street.

“It's a hour and half walk. If you are interested about the history of Gettysburg not just ghosts this is the tour.”

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3.Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 910 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.)

Drive Gettysburg’s 19-mile Auto Tour with an English-language narrator guiding you through more than 60 stories, from McPherson’s Ridge to the National Cemetery. The Action Tour Guide app works offline and lets your group of up to four stop, pause, and revisit the route at your own pace.

“Had some trouble at the start but were able to restart tour. Once in sync, rest of tour went smoothly.”

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4.Gettysburg: Horse-Drawn Carriage Battlefield Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 896 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Spend two hours crossing Gettysburg Battlefield in an open-top carriage with a licensed guide such as Jim, Dale, Truman, or Chris. Expect a slow ride, time for questions, Civil War stories, monuments, wide fields, and a chance to meet the calm horses afterward.

“What a great way to see the battlefield. Our guide was very knowledgeable of the area and shares some great stories with us. It was well worth the money/”

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5.Echoes of War All Ages Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 658 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Top rated

Walk Gettysburg for about 90 minutes with a guide such as Major Finn, Allison, or Ted, hearing Civil War history and ghost tales at the Wills House, Shriver House, Jennie Wade House, and Farnsworth House. It is lively, suitable for older children, and focused on the town rather than the battlefield.

“If you want to learn a bunch of great stuff about the Gettysburg ghost scene, you want to take this ghost tour. Major Finn is an exceptional tour guide. If your tour is booked with him a tour guide, then you're golden.”

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6.Gettysburg: Ghost Hunt Tour with Ghost Hunting Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 589 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $28

Begin at Unity Park with a guided Ghost Walk through Gettysburg’s battle history, then use tools such as dousing rods, energy readers, and EVP meters at a reported haunt. Guides including Lindsay, Tommy, Marc, Kendra, and Cheyenne lead the English-language, 90-minute tour for ages 12 and up.

“A great time where you get to learn about the history of Gettysburg while having an immersive ghost hunt. Marc was such a great tour guide and so informative. Would highly recommend.”

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7.Civil War Ghosts: Echoes of the Fallen Gettysburg Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 480 reviews · 1 hour · from $24

Walk one mile through Gettysburg with an English-speaking guide in a US Ghost Adventures shirt carrying a lantern. Hear Civil War stories and ghost accounts at the Brickhouse Inn, Witness Tree, Farnsworth House, Jennie Wade’s home, and the old orphanage. A 1.5-hour option may include extra activity.

“Our guide was very informative and fun. We had a great time.”

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8.Gettysburg: Licensed Guided Battlefield Horseback Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 419 reviews · 2 hours · from $144

Ride through Gettysburg National Military Park with a licensed Civil War guide such as Andi or Truman, plus outriders who watch rider and horse safety. See the Virginia Monument, Spangler Farm, Little Round Top, and Trostle Farm’s cannonball-damaged barn. English narration and audio headsets are included.

“I had the most perfect horse today. Don't change a thing. The whole experience was amazing.”

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9.Ghost Tour: History and Haunts – Family Friendly – Best in Gettysburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 378 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $23Best value

Walk Gettysburg after dark with guides such as Ken, Kendra, and Dillon, hearing Civil War stories, family accounts, ghost legends, and local paranormal reports. The 75-minute route begins and ends at Unity Park, stays family-friendly, and uses photos and occasional ghost-hunting tools to bring the town’s past closer.

“The trip was so interesting, but our guide was what made it amazing! He had me in a chokehold with the historical knowledge he had.. 10/10 recommend him”

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10.Gettysburg: Private Tour with Licensed Battlefield Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 362 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your licensed Gettysburg Battlefield guide at the Soldiers' National Cemetery parking lot, then follow a two-hour route in your own vehicle. Guides such as Jim Fouts, Truman, Nancy, and Bill Thomas bring the battle to life with maps, stories, and stops on foot.

“Our guid was very friendly, knowledgeable and a great sense of humor. He was a pleasure to spend time with.”

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