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.
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.
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."
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.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
DAY OF TRAVEL/MEETING LOCATION: **Tour departs from Gettysburg Tour Center, 778 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Parking available at 778 Baltimore Street plan on arriving 30 minutes before tour time to check in. Please Note: Hotel pick up and drop off is not available for this product Ticket collection has been eliminated to reduce unnecessary contact between visitors and employees. Procedure shall be to: a. Check in with the driver/hosts who will have a clipboard with the name, confirmation #, Quantity of seats/tickets purchased to check off. b. At the end of the tour the driver will bring the roster sheet back to counter staff for audit.