Self Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour: Gettysburg Battlefield

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3h
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Overview

Download GuideAlong's audio tour of Gettysburg National Military Park to explore the turning point of the Civil War. Follow the key events of the battle as you visit Little Round Top, Pickett's Charge, Devil's Den, and Soldiers' National Cemetery, where Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address.

Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location. Hear how Union and Confederate commanders attempted to outmaneuver each other, and walk in the soldiers' footsteps along Seminary Ridge and Devil's Den.
Allow about a day to fully experience this historic site.

Activity location

Devils Den
- 17325, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Culp Street
- Culp Street
- 17325, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States

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Dates

Travellers

Provided by GuideAlong in English

3h
Opening hours: Thu 06:00-18:00
English

Language options: English

Price details

€7.66 x 2 Travellers€15.32

Total

What's included, what's not

Support: Free phone, chat and email
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 160+ Points
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
One-Time Purchase: No time or date use limit or expiry
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

Know before you book

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
- Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
- Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
- Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
- Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
- Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
- Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
- Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
- Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
- Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
- Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by free phone phone, online chat, and email.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
- In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
- This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Devils Den

This rocky terrain was the site of some of the most brutal fighting in Gettysburg. Here, Confederate sharpshooters set up positions among the volcanic rocks while Union soldiers tried to dislodge them by any means necessary. Devil's Den features a walking route with additional stories detailing the chaotic struggle that took place here and digging into other elements of the conflict, like the emergence of war photography.

East Cemetery Hill

East Cemetery Hill was a vital Union position during the Battle of Gettysburg. After Confederate General Ewell’s nighttime assault on July 2, the Union forces managed to hold the hill. Union reinforcements arrived, pushing back the Confederate forces and preventing the Confederacy from gaining the high ground. Today, East Cemetery Hill remains a significant landmark, offering a reflection point where visitors can appreciate the importance of this hill in the broader context of the battle and the war.

The Eternal Light Peace Memorial

The Eternal Light Peace Memorial is a symbol of reconciliation, dedicated on the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1938. Civil War veterans from both the Union and Confederate sides attended the ceremony. The towering granite structure is topped with a gas-lit flame, signifying enduring peace. The inscription, "Peace Eternal in a Nation United," commemorates the unity and healing that followed the war, reminding visitors of the importance of national reconciliation after the devastating conflict.

High Water Mark of the Rebellion Monument

The High Water Mark marks the closest point the Confederacy came to victory during the Battle of Gettysburg. Located along the field where Pickett’s Charge took place, it’s here that Confederate soldiers advanced in a last-ditch effort to break Union lines. Despite initial successes, the charge faltered, and the Confederates were repelled. Today, visitors can reflect on this pivotal moment in history, where the Confederacy's high-water mark was reached before their eventual retreat from the battlefield.

Lincoln Highway

The Lincoln Gettysburg Address Monument commemorates the site where President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous speech on November 19, 1863, dedicating the Soldiers’ National Cemetery. Lincoln’s brief but powerful words redefined the nation’s purpose, honouring the fallen soldiers and reaffirming the principles of liberty and equality. The monument serves as a reminder of the enduring impact of Lincoln’s address on the nation and its ideals, symbolising the enduring fight for freedom and unity.

Little Round Top

Little Round Top is a key historical landmark, pivotal in the Union’s defence during the Battle of Gettysburg. On July 2, 1863, Colonel Joshua Chamberlain and the 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment successfully held the hill against repeated Confederate assaults. Their defence is regarded as a turning point in the battle. Today, Little Round Top offers sweeping views of the battlefield, helping visitors understand the strategic importance of this high ground and its role in securing Union victory.

Southern Pennsylvania World War II Memorial

The Pennsylvania Memorial is the largest monument at Gettysburg, dedicated to the 34,530 soldiers from Pennsylvania who fought in the battle. The monument features a grand granite dome supported by massive columns, with bronze tablets displaying the names of the fallen soldiers. Atop the dome is a statue of the goddess Victory, holding a sword and laurel wreath. This monument not only honours the soldiers but also serves as an educational landmark, offering insight into Pennsylvania's critical role in the battle.

Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center

This once-peaceful seminary found itself at the heart of the fighting on the first day of battle, as Union forces desperately tried to hold off the Confederate attackers. Seminary Ridge also features a walking route with additional stories about civilian life before, during, and after the battle. This walk includes views of the historic seminary buildings as well as stories about unlikely heroes like John L. Burns, an old man who decided he wasn't about to let rebels burn down his town.

Virginia Monument

The Virginia Monument honours Confederate soldiers from Virginia, featuring a striking equestrian statue of General Robert E. Lee and his horse, Traveller. Surrounding them are seven infantrymen, representing different participants in the Civil War from Virginia. Unveiled in 1917, the monument was designed by Frederick William Sievers and commemorates General Lee’s leadership and the bravery of the soldiers he commanded during the Battle of Gettysburg. The statue stands as a tribute to Virginia’s significant role in the battle.

Location

Activity location

Devils Den
- 17325, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Culp Street
- Culp Street
- 17325, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States

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