Full-Day Private Guided Exploring Gettysburg History Bus Tour
Gettysburg, US
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Private transportation included
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Experienced Battlefield Guide
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Admission to Gettysburg Museum
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Duration 9 hours
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Step Off Guide provided
Discover the pivotal moments of Gettysburg through a private, in-depth guided tour that takes you through history's most significant battlefield.
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Private transportation -
Step off guide
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Driver and guide gratuity not included
Discover the pivotal moments of Gettysburg through a private, in-depth guided tour that takes you through history's most significant battlefield.
Highlights
- Visit the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War
- Experience a 360 degree painting depicting Pickett's charge
- Explore various sites along the actual Gettysburg Battlefield
- Learn about the memorial dedicated to "Peace Eternal in a Nation United"
- Witness the Confederate army's position on high ground
Pickup
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What to expect
Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center
Travel time to Gettysburg, Pa from the Washington, DC area is approximately one hour and a half. Upon arrival, you will visit the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War, see A Film, "A New Birth of Freedom". and see Cyclorama, a 360 degree painting depicting Pickett's charge.
120 minutes
Admission Included
Gettysburg Battlefield
Travelers will hop on and hop off at various sites along the actual Gettysburg Battlefield. This time is an approximate culmination of all subsequent stops listed below.
120 minutes
Admission Included
The Eternal Light Peace Memorial
This memorial, located on the hill where Maj.Gen. Robert E Rodes' Confederates attacked from, threatening Union forces. 75 years later, 1800 Civil War veterans helped dedicate this memorial to "Peace Eternal in a Nation United".
15 minutes
Oak Ridge
At this site, Union soldiers held stubbornly against Rodes' advance. Eventually the Union line from here to McPherson Ridge would begin to crumble.
15 minutes
North Carolina Monument
On this site, the Confederate army positioned itself on high ground along Seminary Ridge
15 minutes
Virginia Memorial
The large open field to the east of here is where the last Confederate assault of the battle known as "Pickett;s Charge", occurred July 3rd.
15 minutes
Warfield Ridge
Lt. Gen. James Longstreet's Confederate army's assault's began here, directed at the Union troops occupying Devil's Den, the Wheatfield and Peach Orchard and against General Meade's undefended left flank at the Round Tops.
15 minutes
Little Round Top
As a result of quick action by Brig. Gen Warren, Gen. Meade's chief engineer, Union officers were alerted to the Confederate threat and Federal reinforcements were brought here to defend the position
15 minutes
The Wheatfield
As a result of charges and countercharges, this field and nearby woods was strewn with over 4,000 dead and wounded
15 minutes
The Peach Orchard
The Union line extended from Devil's Den to this point here, then angled northward on Emmittsburg Road. From here, Federal cannon bombarded Southern forces crossing the Rose Farm toward the Wheatfield. By that early evening, Confederate attacks overran the position.
10 minutes
Plum Run
Union soldiers crossed this ground on their way from the Peach Orchard to Cemetery Ridge to retreat as fighting raged to the south at the Wheatfield and Little Round Top
10 minutes
State of Pennsylvania Monument
This is the point where Union artillery held the line here on Cemetery Ridge as General Meade called on more support to strengthen and hold the center of the Union position.
10 minutes
Spangler's Spring
After having attacked the right flank of the Union army and occupying the lower slopes of Culp's Hill, the next morning the Confederates were driven off after 7 hours of fighting
10 minutes
East Cemetery Hill
Union forces here repelled a Confederate assault that reached the crest of this hill
10 minutes
High Water Mark of the Rebellion Monument
Site of the most climatic moment of the battle on July 4th. after a 2 hour cannonade, some 7,000 union soldiers repulsed the bulk of the 12,000 man "Picket's Charge" causing General Lee's army to begin retreating
15 minutes
Gettysburg National Cemetery
The setting for Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. It was delivered at the cemetery's dedication on November 19, 1863
15 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller -
Service animals allowed
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This tour is not Wheelchair accessible
What our experts say
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Visit the Gettysburg Museum first. -
Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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Consider bringing a camera for photos.
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Try local eateries like the Dobbin House.
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Check the weather to dress appropriately.
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