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Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

11 Reviews 3.64 out of 5 stars Based on 11 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Gettysburg, USA
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Overview

Explore the pivotal battleground of Gettysburg, where the Civil War reached its dramatic turning point. This self-guided driving tour allows you to navigate through historic sites, immersing yourself in the stories of bravery and sacrifice that shaped American history. With GPS-triggered audio narration, you'll relive the harrowing events of July 1863, experiencing the battle in real time. Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace and walk key locations, from Little Round Top to the Soldiers' National Cemetery. This tour offers a meaningful connection to the past without the constraints of a scheduled group tour.

- Self-guided audio tour with GPS-triggered narration
- Duration: Approximately 2.5 to 4 hours, flexible to your pace
- Highlights include Little Round Top and Pickett’s Charge
- Perfect for first-time visitors seeking a deeper understanding of Gettysburg

What's Included

  • Listen again later anytime to relive the experience if want to hear the stories again
  • The tour is all on our driving tour app, no need to pick up or return equipment. Go anytime
  • 100k plus Visitors have taken our tours around the USA
  • No human guide this is all guided by our driving tour app
  • No entrance to any buildings or museums this tour is all outside and guided by our app
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

1195 Baltimore Pike
Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Parking lot
Cyclorama Drive, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA

The tour ends at Soldier’s National Cemetery, where you'll get the chance to walk around and keep on exploring.

What To Expect

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Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center

Begin your journey at the main visitor center. Explore exhibits, the museum, and the famous Cyclorama painting before heading out onto the battlefield.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Spangler's Spring

A peaceful spring with a powerful story—on the night of July 2nd, Union and Confederate soldiers silently gathered here together to fill canteens, only to return to fighting the next morning.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Culp's Hill

The Union Army’s right flank and one of the most important defensive positions of the battle. Soldiers built breastworks here that helped hold off repeated Confederate attacks.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Culp's Hill Observation Tower

Climb the tower for sweeping views of the battlefield and a better understanding of how the Union defensive line was formed.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Major General Henry Warner Slocum Monument

Honors General Henry Slocum, whose decision to move his troops forward without orders helped secure this critical ground and ultimately contributed to Union victory.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gettysburg Battlefield: Lee’s Headquarters (pass by)

Visit the modest stone house where Confederate General Robert E. Lee made key decisions that shaped the outcome of the battle.
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Brigadier General John Buford Statue

These monuments mark where Union cavalry held the line long enough for reinforcements to arrive—buying crucial time on the first day of battle.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

John Burns Memorial

Dedicated to the only civilian to fight in the battle—a 69-year-old local who joined Union soldiers and became a national legend.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Eternal Light Peace Memorial

A powerful symbol of reconciliation, dedicated in 1938 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to honor both Union and Confederate soldiers.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Oak Ridge Observation Tower

Climb for a panoramic view of the first day’s battlefield, where the Union line was pushed back through Gettysburg.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center (pass by)

Stand where Confederate forces held their line and where General Lee directed the battle, including the lead-up to Pickett’s Charge.
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Little Round Top

One of the most famous sites of the battle. This hill was desperately defended in a last stand that saved the Union Army’s left flank.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Devil's Den

A rugged, boulder-filled landscape that saw intense fighting and is now known for both its history and its eerie, haunted reputation.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

State of Pennsylvania Monument

The largest monument on the battlefield, honoring over 34,000 Pennsylvania soldiers who fought at Gettysburg.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

High Water Mark of the Rebellion Monument

The farthest point reached by Confederate forces during Pickett’s Charge—often considered the turning point of the entire Civil War.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Soldiers' National Cemetery

End your tour where Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, honoring those who fought and died here.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Listen again later anytime to relive the experience if want to hear the stories again.
  • The tour is all on our driving tour app, no need to pick up or return equipment. Go anytime.
  • 100k plus Visitors have taken our tours around the USA.
  • Plays offline so no worry about signal, just download the app and tour beforehand.
  • The tour never expires, take it anytime.
  • The tour uses GPS and plays automatically as you drive on our driving tour app.
  • Go at your own pace, anytime. Take the tour 24/7/365.
  • Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Gettysburg, PA on our driving tour app.
The following is NOT included:
  • No human guide this is all guided by our driving tour app.
  • No entrance to any buildings or museums this tour is all outside and guided by our app.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Listen again later anytime to relive the experience if want to hear the stories again
  • The tour is all on our driving tour app, no need to pick up or return equipment. Go anytime
  • 100k plus Visitors have taken our tours around the USA
  • Plays offline so no worry about signal, just download the app and tour beforehand
  • The tour never expires, take it anytime
  • The tour uses GPS and plays automatically as you drive on our driving tour app
  • Go at your own pace, anytime. Take the tour 24/7/365
  • Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Gettysburg, PA on our driving tour app
  • No human guide this is all guided by our driving tour app
  • No entrance to any buildings or museums this tour is all outside and guided by our app

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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