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Ultimate Arizona Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tour Bundle

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Gettysburg, US
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Gettysburg, US
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Experience the thrill of the Gettysburg Battlefield Auto Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour, the ultimate adventure for history enthusiasts and road trip lovers alike. Step back in time and witness the most important battle of the Civil War as you drive in the footsteps of Union and Confederate soldiers. This self-guided tour allows you to explore at your own pace, with stories and instructions playing automatically through GPS. With the Tour Guide App by Action, you'll have access to a full itinerary, travel tips, videos, and hidden gems, ensuring you don't miss a thing. No need to worry about cell signal or wifi – the tour can be used offline with an offline GPS map and route. Plus, with lifetime validity, you can use the tour on your own schedule, whenever you choose. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in history – book your Gettysburg Battlefield Auto Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour now.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 3 hours - 6 hours
  • Suitable for 1-4 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • & Audio GuidedSelf Guided Experience
  • Explore Gettysburg’s historic wonders with flexibility and value
  • Drive in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers
  • Experience panoramic views of the historic battlefields
  • Learn about the key players of the Battle of Gettysburg
  • Honor the fallen Union soldiers at the National Cemetery
  • Easy-to-use app: download action’s tour guide app onto your phone
  • Great value: purchase per car, not per person. more affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • Engaging storytelling: uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • Offline maps: no signal, no problem! works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • Comprehensive route and stops: see it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • Go at your own pace: start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. easy to use!
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

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Introduction

Experience the iconic Battle of Gettysburg in a whole new way with the Gettysburg Battlefield Auto Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour. This narrated tour takes you on a journey through time, immersing you in the historic three-day battle that defined the Civil War. Follow in the footsteps of Union and Confederate soldiers as you explore the key battlefield sites, gain insights into the strategies of the generals, and witness the bravery and sacrifice that shaped the course of history. With the flexibility of a self-guided tour, you can embark on this adventure at your own pace, allowing you to fully absorb the significance of this pivotal moment in American history.

What to expect?

During the Gettysburg Battlefield Auto Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour, you can expect a captivating and immersive experience that brings history to life. With a total duration of 180 to 360 minutes, you'll have ample time to explore the essential sites of Gettysburg and gain a comprehensive understanding of the battle. Each step of the tour is accompanied by informative and engaging audio narration, allowing you to visualize the movements of the battle and the stories behind the key players. As you drive along the Gettysburg Battlefield Auto Road, you'll encounter landmarks, memorials, and panoramic views that offer a profound sense of connection to the past.

Who is this for?

The Gettysburg Battlefield Auto Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, curious travelers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Civil War. Whether you're a first-time visitor to Gettysburg or a seasoned explorer of historical sites, this tour offers valuable insights and a unique perspective on one of the most significant battles in American history. Families, friends, and individuals of all ages can enjoy this educational and immersive experience, making it an ideal activity for a day trip or a weekend getaway.

Why book this?

Booking the Gettysburg Battlefield Auto Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour is an opportunity to witness history come alive. With the flexibility of a self-guided tour, you can control the pace of your journey and fully immerse yourself in the stories and significance of each landmark. The audio narration provides fascinating details, context, and personal anecdotes, engaging both the casual history lover and the dedicated Civil War enthusiast. Furthermore, this tour offers exceptional value, allowing you to explore Gettysburg's historic wonders with maximum flexibility and convenience.

Good to know

It's important to note that the tour requires good internet/wifi access to download the Tour Guide App by Action and enter your unique password. Before visiting, be sure to check the opening hours of the sites you wish to explore. The tour has lifetime validity, meaning you can revisit and relive the Gettysburg experience whenever you desire. Make sure to allocate enough time for the tour, as the total duration ranges from 180 to 360 minutes. As you traverse the Gettysburg Battlefield Auto Road, keep an eye out for notable landmarks such as the Eternal Light Peace Memorial, the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry Monument, and the Pennsylvania Memorial, among others. Prepare to be captivated by the stories of bravery, sacrifice, and resilience that unfold throughout the tour.

Reviews

Visitors who have embarked on the Gettysburg Battlefield Auto Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour have praised its immersive nature and the wealth of historical information it provides. They have found the tour to be a captivating and educational experience, allowing them to gain a deeper understanding of the battle and its significance. The flexibility of a self-guided tour has been appreciated, as it enables visitors to explore at their own pace and spend more time at sites that resonate with them personally. Overall, reviewers have expressed their satisfaction with the tour, highlighting its value, accessibility, and the sense of connection it fosters with the past.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Your Itinerary

Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 1

As we continue driving, dawn breaks on the first day of battle. At McPherson's Ridge, Union and Confederate armies clash and generals on both sides order their regiments into place. We'll be able to imagine the movements of the battle as we look out over the ridge.

The Railroad Cut

Our drive takes us over the Railway Cut, where we'll explore the different battle strategies of the generals on both sides of the fight. This was the unlikely site of a major skirmish during the first day. We'll continue forward, diving into the backstories of some of the key battlefield players.

Eternal Light Peace Memorial

As we drive, we'll pass the first of many memorials at Gettysburg - the Eternal Light Peace Memorial. This memorial commemorates the reunification of the United States. Maine granite forms the base, while Alabama limestone forms the pillar -- a symbolic unification of north and south.

Oak Ridge Observation Tower

We'll continue driving along the Gettysburg Auto Road. Our next stop is at the Oak Ridge Observation Tower. Here we'll be able to jump back to that first day of battle -- but by now, it's the afternoon. We'll "join" the fight as Union soldiers try to keep the Confederacy at bay. The top of this tower is a great place to get panoramic views of the historic fields that once saw so much violence and bloodshed.

11th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment Monument

We'll continue driving, following the progress of the first day of battle as we follow the Gettysburg Battlefield Auto Road. Though we'll pass several more memorials, one in particular stands out: the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry Monument. There’s a dog sculpted on the other side of the statue’s base. That’s Battlefield Sallie! She served as a mascot of the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry, and accompanied these Union soldiers for most of the Civil War. We'll drive past Sallie and learn a little about the importance of drummers and military music during the war.

Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center

(Pass by)

Our journey continues along the Gettysburg Auto Road as evening descends on the first day of battle. Union soldiers have paid heavily and lost ground. Is there any hope of success? We'll explore the various plans and strategies the generals come up with as they bunker down after the first day.

North Carolina Memorial

Our drive takes us past the North Carolina Memorial and Virginia Monument.

Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 5

We'll continue driving along the Gettysburg Battlefield Auto Road. The infamous Pickett's Charge on Day 3 began at this stop, but we'll save that story for a little later on the tour. Instead, we'll now enter the second day of battle. Troops on both sides have begun to organize and mobilize. Whose strategy will finally succeed?

Longstreet Observation Tower

Our drive takes us past the Longstreet Observation Tower, which offers a great vantage point over the second day's battlefield.

Eisenhower National Historic Site

Here we can take an optional detour off of the Gettysburg Auto Road to visit the Eisenhower National Historic Site, which overlooks the battlefield. President Eisenhower often stayed here.

Warfield Ridge

We're back on the Gettysburg Road, following the activities of Day 2 of the battle. Confederate troops assemble here, ready to attack one of the strategic Union outposts. Specially trained Union marksmen are in a position to defend. The stage is set...

Little Round Top

Our drive passes Little Round Top, a critical skirmish site on the second day. Here Union soldiers just barely hold off Confederate troops, maintaining their control of this strategic hill. As we drive around the hill, we'll cross the Valley of Death -- an appropriate name for the site of such a bloody skirmish.

Devil's Den

(Pass by)

Here, Confederate sharpshooters set up positions among the volcanic rocks. From the safety of the rocky cover at Devil's Den, they’re able to pick off soldier after soldier on the Union side.

Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 9

We continue driving along the Gettysburg Auto Road, passing the Wheat Fields. This area represented the second major skirmish site on Day 2. We'll find ourselves in the heat of battle, fighting alongside Union soldiers to defend against the Confederates. We'll also learn about the strange tale of Union soldier JJ Purman.

The Peach Orchard

Our drives takes us past the Peach Orchard, where the battles of the second day continued. We'll start seeing which strategies were successful and which were not as we drive past.

The Abraham Trostle Farm

We'll continue past the Trostle farm. When fighting broke out in Gettysburg, the Trostle family fled their home. They left so abruptly that dinner was still on the table!

Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 11

Our journey along the Gettysburg Battlefield Auto Road now takes us to Plum Run, where we catch up with the soldiers who just escaped the skirmish at the Peach Orchard.

The George Weikert Farm

We'll continue towards the George Weikert Farm. Like the Trostles, the Weikert's hastily evacuated when the battle erupted. But they returned to a grislier scene -- their farm had been converted into a battlefield hospital. As we drive, we'll learn a little about military doctors and the effects of war.

State of Pennsylvania Monument

Our path brings us to the Pennsylvania Memorial. This monument commemorates the nearly 35,000 Pennsylvanian soldiers who fought in this battle. While the stakes were high for everyone, they were particularly intense for these men of Pennsylvania: they weren’t fighting for an abstract idea, they were fighting for their very state.

Spangler's Spring

The Gettysburg Auto Road brings us deeper into the Gettysburg woods, where we'll come across Spangler's Spring. We'll dive into the significance of this small but mighty site and then continue forward to Culp's Hill Tower. Here, Union and Confederate soldiers clashed again, fighting for control of this strategic outpost. Luckily for the Union, they are able to defend the hill until evening finally descended.

East Cemetery Hill

We continue the driving tour to East Cemetery Hill. Night has fallen across the battlefield, and ordinarily this would mean an end to the fighting. But the Confederate failure to fully capture Culp’s Hill bothers them, so they try a nighttime raid. This was the moment the Union came closest to losing. Through a mixture of perseverance, skill, and luck, the Union prevailed. Once we explore this historic site and understand what was at stake, we'll continue driving. Day 2 has come to a close; the third and final day of battle is ahead.

Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 15

The third day dawns, and the Union and Confederate troops prepare for a final, epic battle. This is the infamous Pickett's Charge by the Confederates. We'll stand at the top of the hill, looking down at the empty expanse of the final battlefield. As we follow the progress of this last charge, we'll take a look at the "high water mark" -- the spot that marks the farthest the Confederacy advanced up the hill, towards the Union defenses.

Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 16

We'll follow the Gettysburg Battlefield Auto Road to the final stop: the National Cemetery. Here we visit and honor the graves of the fallen Union soldiers who defended their country and morals.

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