Gettysburg Civil War Battle History Tour

Let us transport you in a luxury vehicle to a turning point in the Civil War. You will be escorted by a Battlefield guide that will tell an in depth narrative of those three fateful days in July 1863
This tour gives you an in depth narrative of the events of Gettysburg battle by showing you artifacts, cinematic perspective and actual battlefield settings from a licensed professional battlefield guide.
The Battle of Gettysburg, fought during the Civil War in July 1863, and was a pivotal moment in American history, a turning point that would shape the nation for generations. The battle is considered one of the bloodiest battles in American history. The Union Army, led by General George Meade, defeated the Confederate Army, led by General Robert E. Lee, after three days of intense fighting.
The battle resulted in over 50,000 casualties and is remembered as a defining moment in American history.

What's included:

• Step Off Guide

Not included:

• Driver and Guide gratuity not included

What to expect:

Duration: 9 hours

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center

1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, 17325-7034, Pennsylvania

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.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Gettysburg Battlefield

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

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.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

The Eternal Light Peace Memorial

Confederate Avenue, Mummasburg Rd, Gettysburg, 17325, Pennsylvania

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

Oak Ridge, Pennsylvania

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 Memorial

W Confederate Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA

On this site, the Confederate army positioned itself on high ground along Seminary Ridge

15 minutes

Virginia Memorial

Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

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

Warfield Ridge Observation Tower, SW Confederate Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA

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

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

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

The Wheatfield, Cumberland Township, PA 17325, USA

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

Wheatfield Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA

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

Plum Run, Cumberland Township, PA 17325, USA

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

Hancock Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA

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

Colgrove Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA

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

East Cemetery Hill, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA

Union forces here repelled a Confederate assault that reached the crest of this hill

10 minutes

High Water Mark of the Rebellion Monument

Hancock Avenue, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

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

97 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, 17325-2804, Pennsylvania

The setting for Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. It was delivered at the cemetery's dedication on November 19, 1863

15 minutes