Gettysburg Downtown Self-Guided Walking Tour

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Gettysburg, United States of America

Free Cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 Hours
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Guided Tour
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Group Tour

Do this because

Discover the story of America's Museum
Uncover how the war changed the lives of ordinary people.
Get the info of Gettysburg Artifacts
Learn about the impromptu hospital used during the fighting.
Rich history of the town

What to expect

Your route will begin at the Gettysburg Heritage Center. From there, you'll head north, toward the National Cemetery, where Abraham Lincoln delivered the stirring Gettysburg Address.Next, you'll see the Jenny Wade House, home to the only civilian casualty of the battle. Then it's on to the Children of Gettysburg museum, full of exhibits about those oft-forgotten witnesses to all the bloodshed.You'll arrive next at a Witness Tree, which Lincoln's carriage passed on his way to deliver his famous speech. Then you'll pass the home of Hettie Shriver, who inadvertently fled out of the frying pan and into the fire in her attempts to escape the fighting!Next to that is the Pierce House Inn, once home to a young girl who became an unlikely combat medic during and after the battle! You'll then see the Gettysburg Museum of history, a private collection of over 4,000 war-related artifacts, and learn about modern-day grave robbers.The next landmark you'll pass is a peculiar one—the remnants of an old cannon! Then there's the Adams County Courthouse, which became an impromptu hospital for wounded soldiers as the fighting raged on.Up next, you'll pass the Gettysburg Hotel, rumored to be one of the most haunted places in town! Finally, after hearing about the battle's devastating aftermath, you'll arrive at the train station which became an emergency medical station after the fighting had concluded at long last. Your tour concludes here.

What's included

Audio-guided tour
Map
Downloadable APP
Digital guidebook

What's not included

Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Transportation

What to remember

Know in advance:
This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Don't wait until you are on-site
Offline maps: no signal, no problem. The maps work perfectly without cellular or wifi
You can start anytime, pause anywhere, and enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely
This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You don't need to change the booking if your travel plans change
You can take advantage of an all-day support line: call, chat, or email for help

Provider

ACTION TOUR GUIDE

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

Where

Gettysburg Heritage Center, 297 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
Meeting point:
This is a self-guided tour. It begins at Gettysburg Heritage Center. Be sure to check your email before you begin walking to download the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route. If you have any questions, please contact us by call, chat, or email.
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