Gettysburg Tours: The 10 Main Ways to See the Battlefield

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 two hours touring Gettysburg Battlefield from the Gettysburg Tour Center with an English-speaking driver-guide. Follow the three-day battle, see Devil’s Den, Little Round Top, Pickett’s Charge country, and major monuments. Guides such as John, Christina, Paul, and Christine are praised for clear storytelling, while the bus offers shelter from heat, cold, and rain.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job. It was kind of nice going in January with smaller crowds and having plenty of room on a warm bus!”

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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 and hear Civil War stories tied to the Brickhouse Inn, Farnsworth House, Jennie Wade House, East Cemetery Hill, and other haunted sites. The tour stays outdoors, lasts about an hour, and may run longer with extra stops. Guides including Amber, Richard, Linda, and Jim are praised for lively storytelling.

“We had Richard as our guide, and he gave us the perfect mix of history and supernatural. Would definitely recommend you check this tour out! Thanks, Richard.”

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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 official Auto Tour route with more than 60 GPS-triggered audio stories. Follow the battle from McPherson’s Ridge through Little Round Top, Pickett’s Charge, and the National Cemetery. The Action Tour Guide app works offline, lets you pause freely, and covers everyone in your car for $16.99.

“Very informative! I learned a lot! And the audio was very easy to use! I had driven through it before on my own but the audio tour was the way to go.”

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4.Gettysburg: Horse-Drawn Carriage Battlefield Tour

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

Spend two hours in an open-top carriage on Gettysburg Battlefield with a licensed English-speaking guide. Guides such as Jim, Dale, Truman, and Chris bring the July 1863 battle to life with clear stories, questions, and occasional hands-on prompts. The carriage seats up to 10, moves at an easy pace, and offers a pleasant way to see the fields without walking the whole route.

“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 with a costumed guide and hear Civil War history alongside ghost stories at the Wills House, Shriver House, Jennie Wade House, and Farnsworth House Inn. The 90-minute route suits families and older children, with guides such as Allison, Ted, and Major Finn known for lively storytelling. Expect about 1.5 hours on foot.

“The Captain was great! He was fun, entertaining and had great stories to share. We had the best experience!”

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6.Gettysburg: Ghost Hunt Tour with Ghost Hunting Equipment

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

Meet at Unity Park for a 90-minute Gettysburg night tour led by guides such as Lindsay, Tommy, Marc, or Kendra. You will hear Civil War stories, visit reported haunted spots, and use ghost-hunting tools in small groups. Expect uneven pavement, some uphill walking, cold evenings, and a spooky setting best suited to 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 through Gettysburg with an English-speaking guide in a US Ghost Adventures shirt and lantern. Hear Civil War stories and ghost legends at the Brickhouse Inn, Farnsworth House, the Orphanage, and other historic sites. The route lasts one hour, or 1.5 hours with the extended option, and stays outdoors.

“We had a blast on this family friendly tour! We enjoyed the stories at each stop and our tour guide, Daniel, had additional pictures of orbs and figures that he shared along the way too. He told us how to take the best pictures so we might also capture something “interesting” - and wouldn’t you know it, we caught several orbs in our pictures! Daniel was also great at answering all of our questions! We paid extra for the extended tour and EMF activity detector, which my kids (ages 9 and 11) loved having and pointing at places along the route to check for activity. I definitely recommend both! We…”

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8.Gettysburg: Licensed Guided Battlefield Horseback Tour

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

Ride for two hours through Gettysburg National Military Park with a licensed Civil War guide, an outrider, and a calm trail horse. You’ll visit the Virginia Monument, Spangler Farm, and Trostle Farm, hear the story through an English headset, and see the battlefield from a rare horseback viewpoint.

“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 as they connect Civil War events, civilian life, haunted buildings, and local folklore. The 75-minute tour starts and ends at Unity Park, covers several historic sites, and keeps the scares mild enough for children and teenagers.

“Not what we expected at all , in a good way . Ken was excellent a real history buff like ourselves . He had some excellent stories to narrate together with photographs. Took us off the beaten trap and really informed us about what happened here in Gettysburg”

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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 State of Maryland Monument, then tour the battlefield in your vehicle. Guides such as Jim Fouts, Truman, Nancy, and Bill Thomas explain troop movements, terrain, monuments, and local stories. The two-hour private tour suits groups of up to six and includes short walks at selected stops.

“The experience was amazing…exceeded all our expectations. Our guide, Jim, was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic and very patient as he answered all our questions.”

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