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Gettysburg One-Hour Walking Tour: The Civilian Experience

4.8 · 143 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor ⏱ 1h ✓ Free cancellation Private tour
Gettysburg One-Hour Walking Tour: The Civilian Experience

At a glance

Gettysburg One-Hour Walking Tour: The Civilian Experience is a 1h private experience in Gettysburg, USA, operated by Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 143 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $25 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: One-hour walking tour.

Highlights

  • Rated 4.8/5 by 143 travellers
  • Private experience — just you and your group
  • Free cancellation for flexible planning
  • Wheelchair accessible

Quick facts

Duration
1h
Group
Private tour — only your group
Languages
English
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation
Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

No other town can boast the history of Gettysburg. It's fascinating birth, its role in the battle, President Abraham Lincoln's visit to give his immortal address, a president who settled here, and so much more!

Walk the streets of Gettysburg with an experienced licensed town guide. Group sizes are generally under ten for these tours.

This tour complements the 1:00 p.m. tour (Danger & Courage). This tour covers the Northern End of town; the Civilian Experience covers the Southern End.

What's included

What's included

  • One-hour walking tour

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 · 1h

    Walk historic Gettysburg with a licensed town guide from the largest and most established guide company. Discover Gettysburg’s history and discover details of the town during the battle. Listen to the stories of the civilians, who felt the bullets whistle by, heard the piteous sobs of the wounded and smelled the dead as they decomposed in the July heat. Find out how many civilians were killed or wounded. Learn how fewer than 2,300 men, women and children cared for the 22,000 wounded soldiers who were left behind when the 2 armies moved on. Hear the memories of President Lincoln’s visit in Nov. 1863.

Meeting point

Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Gettysburg One-Hour Walking Tour: The Civilian Experience take?

The experience lasts about 1h.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from $25 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.

What's included?

One-hour walking tour.

Where does it start?

Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.

Can I cancel?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is guided in English.

Is it worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 143 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Gettysburg.

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