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

About this activity

Witness landmarks and monuments relating to the Battle of Gettysburg on this guided bus tour of the carefully restored battlefield. Your knowledgeable guide discusses the various phases of this three-day battle that was the turning point in the American Civil War. See significant locations including McPherson Ridge, Culp's Hill, Little Round Top, Devil's Den and the site of Pickett's Charge. Ideal for history lovers, this tour is a somber exploration of one of the most pivotal places in America's past as well as a convenient drive from the nation's capital.

Itinerary

1. Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours · 10 min

   MEETING LOCATION: Tour departs from Gettysburg Tour Center, 778 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Travel the historic fields of Gettysburg in the comfort of an air-conditioned guided tour bus and watch history come alive through the eyes of a licensed guide. Enjoy a truly unique perspective into the three-day Battle of Gettysburg. Your guide may stop at one of the following scenic locations.

2. Gettysburg National Military Park · pass by

   The Battle of Gettysburg, a turning point in the Civil War, was the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion," Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal "Gettysburg Address."

3. Devils Den · pass by

   Devils Den is a rock formation that can be explored by the whole family. Located in the middle of Gettysburg National Military Park below Little Round Top.

4. Little Round Top · pass by

   Unique view of the battlefield below with monument at top of the hill.

5. Pickett's Charge · pass by

   As you stand and look across the vast space between the two armies one can imagine the intense battle that occurred here that impacted the outcome of the Civil War.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: MEETING LOCATION: Tour departs from Gettysburg Tour Center, 777 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

Good to know

• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
• MEETING LOCATION: Tour departs from Gettysburg Tour Center, 778 Baltimore Street , Gettysburg, PA 17325.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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