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New Haunt After Dark
Be among the first to step into the unknown as we launch an exclusive ghost-hunting experience in a newly accessed location. Hidden in the darkness and steeped in mystery, this haunted site is now available to explore—and only for our group. With the night as your guide, investigate chilling tales, track unexplained phenomena, and use real paranormal gear as we uncover what lies beyond the trees. This marks the beginning of a brand-new chapter in our haunted adventures. Are you ready to lead the way?
Licensed Guided Battlefield Bus Tour
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.
Our guided battlefield tours provide visitors with the most informative and detailed tour available in Gettysburg. All guided bus tours are conducted by guides licensed by the Gettysburg National Military Park.
Licensed Guided Battlefield Bus Tour
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.
Our guided battlefield tours provide visitors with the most informative and detailed tour available in Gettysburg. All guided bus tours are conducted by guides licensed by the Gettysburg National Military Park.
Licensed Guided Battlefield Bus Tour
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.
Our guided battlefield tours provide visitors with the most informative and detailed tour available in Gettysburg. All guided bus tours are conducted by guides licensed by the Gettysburg National Military Park.
Double Decker Battlefield Bus Tour
The ultimate Gettysburg battlefield bus tour experience puts you on our famous double decker bus with a professional licensed battlefield guide. Relive the Battle of Gettysburg as told by the most knowledgeable historic storytellers in the area (offered seasonally).
-All tours are 2-hours and will make at one stop on the historic battlefield and one restroom stop. -Lower level is not air conditioned, but provides large open windows. -No rain refunds, ponchos are provided for light rain. -If heavy rain or severe weather is predicted the tour will run on an enclosed bus.
Double Decker Battlefield Bus Tour
The ultimate Gettysburg battlefield bus tour experience puts you on our famous double decker bus with a professional licensed battlefield guide. Relive the Battle of Gettysburg as told by the most knowledgeable historic storytellers in the area (offered seasonally).
All tours are 2-hours and will make at one stop on the historic battlefield and one restroom stop. -Lower level is not air conditioned, but provides large open windows. -No rain refunds, ponchos are provided for light rain. -If heavy rain or severe weather is predicted the tour will run on an enclosed bus.
Double Decker Battlefield Bus Tour
Sensational views and spectacular scenery await you on your battlefield tour aboard a double decker bus. With a 360-degree view of the Gettysburg battlefield, you will gain a new perspective of the battle as your expert Licensed Battlefield Guide provides the narrative for this insightful and visually stunning tour.
Double Decker tours can be included in your Battlefield Value Package.
Book online at Gettysburgbattlefieldbustours.com or call (717)334-6296.
Double Decker Battlefield Bus Tour
Sensational views and spectacular scenery await you on your battlefield tour aboard a double decker bus. With a 360-degree view of the Gettysburg battlefield, you will gain a new perspective of the battle as your expert Licensed Battlefield Guide provides the narrative for this insightful and visually stunning tour.
Double Decker tours can be included in your Value Plan Package.
Tours can be booked at www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com or by calling (717) 334-6296.
Silvershire Farm Horse Drawn Carriage and Wagon Rides
Come enjoy a one-hour horse-drawn carriage tour at Silvershire Farm just a 15 minute drive north of downtown Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Ride with us through the picturesque countryside landscapes and orchards of Adams County. In the spring witness the beauty of the orchards as the trees begin to blossom. In the fall view the majestic colors of the mountains and surrounding hills as the trees change to yellows, ambers, and scarlets of the fall. The rest of the year enjoy the beauty of the rolling hills, countryside fields, and orchards as they begin to fill up with various fruits and crops in ... Read This Story
Gettysburg Historic Walking Town Tour – Reluctant Witnesses
Join Reluctant Witnesses for a walking tour of the Southern Portion of the town, The Reluctant Witnesses , our signature tour This is a 2 hour Gettysburg town walking tour of the southern portion of the town. This walking tour showcases the civilians of Gettysburg and their children who witnessed the horror of war, highlighting historic buildings and their importance. The research is about rediscovering firsthand accounts describing civilian life and the musings of soldiers who tactically and tragically occupied the streets of Gettysburg those three long days July 1863. Your ... Read This Story
Historic Walking Town Tour – Jennie Wade’s Baltimore Street
Gettysburg Historic Town Walking Tour – Downtown 1863
On Monday afternoons join the Reluctant Witnesses for a walking tour of the Center portion of the town, the heartbeat of 1863 Gettysburg. We will examine the accounts of several of the civilians of Gettysburg that lived in town. They were reluctant witnesses to the Battle of Gettysburg. We will discuss the existing structures and what the town looked like in 1863. We will describe the events of July 1863 and how those towns’ people remembered them. This is a leisurely paced walk… No hiking… on paved roads…wheelchairs are manageable. The walking tour will last two hours. Starting Location and Stops The tour will ... Read This Story
Gettysburg Historic Town Walking Tour – Downtown 1863
On Saturdays join the Reluctant Witnesses for a walking tour of the Center portion of the town, the heartbeat of 1863 Gettysburg. We will examine the accounts of several of the civilians of Gettysburg that lived in town. They were reluctant witnesses to the Battle of Gettysburg. We will discuss the existing structures and what the town looked like in 1863. We will describe the events of July 1863 and how those towns’ people remembered them. This is a leisurely paced walk… No hiking… on paved roads…wheelchairs are manageable. The walking tour will last two hours. Starting Location and Stops The tour will start ... Read This Story
Gettysburg Historic Town Walking Tour – Downtown 1863
Join the Reluctant Witnesses for a walking tour of the Center portion of the town, the heartbeat of 1863 Gettysburg. We will examine the accounts of several of the civilians of Gettysburg that lived in town. They were reluctant witnesses to the Battle of Gettysburg. We will discuss the existing structures and what the town looked like in 1863. We will describe the events of July 1863 and how those towns’ people remembered them. This is a leisurely paced walk… No hiking… on paved roads…wheelchairs are manageable. The walking tour will last two hours. Starting Location and Stops The tour will start outside 11 Lincoln ... Read This Story
Discover Adams County Bus Tour
Mystery Tour / Untold Tales: An Evening Walking Tour
Meet a Town Guide for a Mystery Walking Tour of Untold Tales. You might hear about a murder in Gettysburg that has never been solved! You will hear tales of secret meetings and strange circumstances surrounding the burials of civilians and soldiers. Your Guide will also tell you tales that could be folklore or could be true, you must decide!
Reservations are required for this 60-minute tour.
The cost is: $25 for adults; $10 for students; children under 9 are free.
The Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides is the largest and oldest walking tour company in the town.
Battle in the Streets: An Evening Walking Tour
First shot fired at Gettysburg July 1, 1863, 7:30 am started the 3 day battle. Citizens were in a turmoil with a growing flood of wounded men being brought into town. Between 3:30 & 4:30 pm the Union lines to the west & north of Gettysburg crumbled and soldiers converged into one blue mass moving through the town with Confederates on their heels. There was fighting in the streets, alleys & yards, as the town's people sought refuge in their cellars as the war was brought to their doorsteps. Walk the streets and alleys with a Guide and hear the ... Read This Story
The Historic Taverns of Gettysburg: An Evening Walking Tour
Balloon Rides, Murder, Tanks, Medal of Honor… some of Gettysburg’s colorful and unusual history happened in Taverns. Stroll with a Gettysburg Licensed Town Guide to the sites of some of Gettysburg’s most historic taverns and hear unusual but true stories that took place at these legendary watering holes. Your Guide will regale you with stories about Presidents, fires, civil war activities and Temperance societies. While you will not be consuming any food or drink during the tour, at the conclusion your Guide will provide you with vouchers to local establishments.
Reservations are required for this 60-minute tour.
The cost is: $25 for ... Read This Story
An Evening Walking Tour of Gettysburg
Come walk with us as we take you on a trip through Gettysburg’s history and discover details of the town during the battle. Listen to the stories of the civilians, who felt the bullets whistle by, heard the piteous sobs of the wounded and smelled the dead as they decomposed in the July heat. Find out how many civilians were killed or wounded. Learn how fewer than 2,300 men, women and children cared for the 22,000 wounded soldiers who were left behind when the 2 armies moved on. Hear the memories of President Lincoln’s visit in Nov. 1863.
Reservations are required ... Read This Story
President Abraham Lincoln’s Visit: A Walking Tour
Experience President Lincoln's 25 hours in Gettysburg by walking where he walked and seeing what he saw. Learn about the planning of the Soldiers National Cemetery and the Dedication Ceremony. Hear the civilians' stories of what they saw and heard those 2 days in November.
Reservations are required. The cost is $25/adult; $10 for a student; children under 9 are free.
The Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides is the oldest and largest tour group in the town.
Civilian’s Experience (Town Tour): A Gettysburg Walking Tour
Come walk with us as we take you on a trip through Gettysburg’s history and discover details of the town during the battle. Listen to the stories of the civilians, who felt the bullets whistle by, heard the piteous sobs of the wounded and smelled the dead as they decomposed in the July heat. Find out how many civilians were killed or wounded. Learn how fewer than 2,300 men, women and children cared for the 22,000 wounded soldiers who were left behind when the 2 armies moved on. Hear the memories of President Lincoln’s visit in Nov. 1863.
Reservations are required. ... Read This Story
Dobbin House Tours
Gettysburg Women’s History Town Tour
In honor of Women's History month, the Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides will be conducting special one-hour tours of the town focusing on the women of Gettysburg during its long history. Although most of the stories will center around the time of the battle, other times will also be discussed.
Spirits of Jennie Wade Tour
his popular tour has entertained thousands since 2003, taking visitors on a journey into one of America’s most haunted historic homes. Step back in time to hear tales of the resident spirits, ghostly soldiers, heartbroken women, and a variety of paranormal activity.
You will enter through the same doorway through which a bullet passed on July 3rd 1863, killing young Jennie Wade and making her the only civilian to be killed during the battle of Gettysburg. Many spirits still linger, and they await your visit…
Known as one of the most haunted houses in the country, it has been featured on ... Read This Story
Haunted Orphanage Tour
Your tour guide will take you for a short walk in the vicinity of Baltimore Street and Steinwehr Avenue, sharing eerie tales as you pass locations such as Gettysburg’s oldest, most historic building, the Dobbin House (1776), the Soldiers National Cemetery (due to National Park Service regulations you will not be entering the National Cemetery) and the former Hall of Presidents & First Ladies Museum. This portion of the tour will prime your senses for entering one of the area’s most notoriously haunted buildings.
Once you circle back to your starting point, in the location of the original dining room, you ... Read This Story
Late Night Combo Jennie Wade House/Orphanage Tour
Are you afraid of the dark?? This challenge will take you INSIDE the Haunted Orphanage and The Jennie Wade House. This is a 90-minute adventure INSIDE two Haunted Houses. Not only will your journey take you through two of the most haunted buildings in the world but also you have the rare opportunity to do it IN THE DARK! So whether your curiosity draws you to The Jennie Wade House for the tragic story of her death or you are fascinated by the tales of the Orphan Children who were brought to Gettysburg for a new life, but found only sadness ... Read This Story
Gettysburg Historic Walking Town Tour – Reluctant Witnesses
Join Reluctant Witnesses for a walking tour of the Southern Portion of the town, The Reluctant Witnesses , our signature tour This is a 2 hour Gettysburg town walking tour of the southern portion of the town. This walking tour showcases the civilians of Gettysburg and their children who witnessed the horror of war, highlighting historic buildings and their importance. The research is about rediscovering firsthand accounts describing civilian life and the musings of soldiers who tactically and tragically occupied the streets of Gettysburg those three long days July 1863. Your ... Read This Story
Gettysburg Historic Walking Town Tour – Reluctant Witnesses
Join Reluctant Witnesses for a walking tour of the Southern Portion of the town, The Reluctant Witnesses , our signature tour This is a 2 hour Gettysburg town walking tour of the southern portion of the town. This walking tour showcases the civilians of Gettysburg and their children who witnessed the horror of war, highlighting historic buildings and their importance. The research is about rediscovering firsthand accounts describing civilian life and the musings of soldiers who tactically and tragically occupied the streets of Gettysburg those three long days July 1863. Your ... Read This Story
Double Decker Battlefield Bus Tour
Double Decker Battlefield Bus Tour
Historic Walking Town Tour – Jennie Wade’s Baltimore Street
Join Reluctant Witnesses for a walking tour of the Southern Portion of the town, Walk in Jennie Wade’s foot prints This is a walking tour of the southern portion of the town. As you walk along Baltimore Street, you will visit the houses where Gettysburg's beloved Jennie Wade lived and was associated. Our guide will recount some of the events of July 1863 and how those towns’ people remembered them. We will examine and discuss some firsthand accounts of civilians who also lived on Baltimore Street. We will also discuss Baltimore Street's existing structures compared to what the town ... Read This Story
Gettysburg Historic Town Walking Tour – Downtown 1863
Join the Reluctant Witnesses for a walking tour of the Center portion of the town, the heartbeat of 1863 Gettysburg. We will examine the accounts of several of the civilians of Gettysburg that lived in town. They were reluctant witnesses to the Battle of Gettysburg. We will discuss the existing structures and what the town looked like in 1863. We will describe the events of July 1863 and how those towns’ people remembered them. This is a leisurely paced walk… No hiking… on paved roads…wheelchairs are manageable. The tour will start outside 11 Lincoln Square. We will meet by the Statue of President ... Read This Story
Gettysburg Historic Town Walking Tour – Downtown 1863
Join the Reluctant Witnesses for a walking tour of the Center portion of the town, the heartbeat of 1863 Gettysburg. We will examine the accounts of several of the civilians of Gettysburg that lived in town. They were reluctant witnesses to the Battle of Gettysburg. We will discuss the existing structures and what the town looked like in 1863. We will describe the events of July 1863 and how those towns’ people remembered them. This is a leisurely paced walk… No hiking… on paved roads…wheelchairs are manageable. The tour will start outside 11 Lincoln Square. We will meet by the Statue of President ... Read This Story
Double Decker Battlefield Bus Tour
Double Decker Battlefield Bus Tour
Double Decker Battlefield Bus Tour
Gettysburg Historic Walking Tour Downtown 1863
We will examine the accounts of several of the civilians of Gettysburg that lived in town. They were reluctant witnesses to the Battle of Gettysburg. We will discuss the existing structures and what the town looked like in 1863. We will describe the events of July 1863 and how those towns’ people remembered them.
This is a leisurely paced walk… No hiking… on paved roads…wheelchairs are manageable.
The tour will start outside 11 Lincoln Square. We will meet by the Statue of President Lincoln and the benches. The Tour will proceed around the center of the town to visit important Landmarks from ... Read This Story
Special Presidential Walking Tours
In honor of President's Day, the Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides are providing walking tours of Gettysburg that emphasize the presidents who visited the town. We all know about Lincoln's visit and that will be discussed as we walk in his footsteps, but do you know about Eisenhower's stay here after he retired? In fact, over 20 presidents visited Gettysburg while in office or during their campaigns.
The cost for the one-hour tour is: – Adults: $25 – Youth (9-17 years old): $10 – Children (8 and younger): free
To book a tour, please call: (717) 253-5737 or email: tours@gbltg.com at least an hour ... Read This Story
MLK Weekend Walking Tours: Gettysburg’s Rich African American History
Spend an hour walking around the town of Gettysburg to learn about the rich history of African Americans in Gettysburg. Hear stories about Jack Hopkins, Basil Biggs, Frederick Douglass, and so many more. You may also visit the Lincoln Cemetery.
Adams County Winery Gold Medal Tour
In our Gold Medal Tour, each tour guest can look forward to:
A group tour of our winemaking facility (up to eight guests from different parties) A seated tasting with six Adams County Winery favorites Goot Essa cheese and crackers during your tasting One additional wine sample of your choosing at the Tasting Room counter One Adams County Winery souvenir glass
Length: 1 hour
Adams County Winery Vintner’s Reserve Tour
In our Vintner’s Reserve Tour, each tour guests can look forward to:
A solo tour of our winemaking facility (a private tour for your group only) A wine sample directly from a tank A seated tasting with six Adams County Winery favorites Goot Essa cheese and crackers during the tasting Two additional wine samples of your choosing at the Tasting Room counter One Adams County Winery souvenir glass One Adams County Winery souvenir (our choice)
Late Night Combo Tour
Late Night Jennie Wade/Orphanage Combo Tour Are you afraid of the dark?? This challenge will take you INSIDE the Haunted Orphanage and The Jennie Wade House. This is a 90-minute adventure INSIDE two Haunted Houses. Not only will your journey take you through two of the most haunted buildings in the world but also you have the rare opportunity to do it IN THE DARK! So whether your curiosity draws you to The Jennie Wade House for the tragic story of her death or you are fascinated by the tales of the Orphan Children who were brought to Gettysburg for a new ... Read This Story
Spirits of Christmas
Spend an evening with the ghost of Mary Wade, the mother of Jennie Wade, as she returns to the house where her daughter was killed on July 3rd, 1863. Christmas was a special time for the Wade family , and Mary has returned to visit the spirits who linger in the house. Follow her as she makes her way through the house, just as the family did in 1863. Your final stop will be the cellar where Jennies’ body was placed as the battle raged on outside.
Mary will take you back to Christmas Eve 1863 to hear hear of Jennie’s ... Read This Story
Daniel Lady Farm Christmas House Tours
Double Decker Battlefield Bus Tour
Longwood Gardens Christmas
This holiday season, experience the magic of A Longwood Gardens Christmas with the opening of the new West Conservatory and the imaginative new outdoor landscapes decked out for the holidays! You will be in awe of the hundreds of thousands of lights, feats of horticulture, ingenuity and creativity on display. Our comfortable and convenient coach bus and professional driver will ferry you to this winter wonderland for an easy, fun and memorial way to kick off the holidays!
Shriver House Museum Tour
Travel back in time with a living historian in period attire to learn about the civilians’ experience during the Battle of Gettysburg. As you move from room to room in this meticulously restored pre-Civil War home, connect with the stories of George, Hettie, Sadie (7) and Mollie (5) Shriver to appreciate what life was like before, during, and after the American Civil War.
– Guides in period attire conduct tours of the Shrivers’ home – one of the oldest and wealthiest families in Gettysburg in the 1860s. – Built in 1860 as a new residence and business: Shriver’s Saloon & Ten-Pin Alley. – ... Read This Story
Haunted Orphanage Tour
Spirits of the Jennie Wade House
Summertime Double Decker Battlefield Bus Tour
Sunset Guided Double Decker Bus Tour
Late Night Combo Tour of the Haunted Orphanage and the Jennie Wade House
Museum Tours
Guided tours given hourly free with museum admission. Learn about a wide variety of authentic WWII vehicles, uniforms and artifacts in realistic dioramas and exhibits that portray, not just the battlefield, but the home front as well.
Haunted Bus Tour
Civil War Ghosts: Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
The Historic Welty House Ghost Hunt
Hidden Memories Tours
Walk the streets of Gettysburg as your guide shares the stories of the people who lived through the Battle of Gettysburg. Hear the near forgotten stories of these strong, courageous, and resilient people that inspire us today.
The Memories of the Battle Tour
Come and hear the stories of the townspeople of Gettysburg. See the war-torn buildings that still stand today. Visit the hallowed ground where Civil War soldiers were buried. Hear how civilians coped with the losses of the battle, and how they used their strength, hard-work, resilience, and resourcefulness to thrive again.
The Irish of Gettysburg Tour
Hear the tales of the ... Read This Story
Special Hours and Tours of Lincoln Cemetery
Anniversary Tour: Battle in the Streets
Paranormal Investigation with Fun History Facts
We are a paranormal investigation tour company that has been taking out people who love the mystery and spiritual side of Gettysburg. We use the latest equipment to communicate and now we've included a bit of history to our tours. We understand that both go hand in hand and feel our customers will enjoy both the scary side of Gettysburg while learning how history has a play into the complete event.
Ghost Stories with Lance Windish
Eisenhower Home Tours
Scenic Culp’s Hill Carriage ride
See Part of the Battlefield at Culp's hill like you've never seen before. Travel by horse and carriage for a hour scenic carriage ride.
Historic Carriage Town Tour
Discover Gettysburg Before, During and after the Battle. Learn the story of Gettysburg you may not know yet! Discover Gettysburg: Before, during and after the Battle while taking a carriage ride
