Gettysburg Battlefield Guided Bus Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the historic Gettysburg Battlefield
- Learn about pivotal Civil War events
- See iconic monuments and memorials
- Engage with knowledgeable National Park guides
- Experience a comprehensive 2-hour tour
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 2-hour guided bus tour of Gettysburg Battlefield
- Expert narration by a National Park Service guide
- Visit to key Civil War sites and monuments
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for weather conditions
- Children under 5 years old can join for free if seated on a parent's lap
- Pets are not allowed on the tour
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for a bus tour
- Bring a camera to capture the scenic views and historic sites
- Consider bringing a light jacket, as temperatures can vary
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
Good to know
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- MEETING LOCATION: Tour departs from Gettysburg Tour Center, 778 Baltimore Street , Gettysburg, PA 17325.
Traveler reviews
Great narrated tour. Much history learned.
This was a terrific two-hour tour. The driver and the guide were knowledgeable and interesting. Our guide had much to tell us about the beautiful monuments. We were glad we heard all of the interesting tidbits and then we drove around again by ourselves and took photos of our favorites. This isn't a tour where there are photo ops, and there is only one time to get off to take a bathroom break. It was fine for us, but just know. Those that sat at the front to middle of the bus had an advantage of hearing much better than those in the rear of the bus. The air conditioner was loud and muffled the sound to those in the rear.
Learned quite a bit.
My husband, who knows a lot about the Civil War learned from the tour.
Great tour
Loved the history and understanding the timeline of events. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Enjoyed the AC on bus too
Knowledgeable guide was AWESOME!
This was a good experience overall. It was definitely nice to be in an air conditioned bus on the day we went, as it was pretty hot and muggy! Our guide, John, was so knowledgeable. We learned a ton about the 3 days of the Gettysburg battle and saw monuments galore as John oriented us to where we were and what was happening in that place and time during the event. Very cool! We stopped at a few key places, but not many. I would say that it gives you just enough to have the complete picture, but you may want to take additional time to drive to some of the park on your own to visit certain places or to be able to read more of the monuments and information.
Great overview of the battlefields
Outstanding guide. Very good driver. No way to choose or control other participants. Ability to ask questions, only brief time to leave the bus and explore.