Downtown Gettysburg: Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
3.8
8 Ratings
Gettysburg
Uncover the untold stories of the civilians in Gettysburg during the Civil War's deadliest battle. Take a self-guided audio walking tour of downtown Gettysburg and immerse yourself in tales of hardship and heroism.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gettysburg Heritage Center - While the Civil War battle here made a name for this town, there are far more stories to tell than just those of soldiers and armies. With this walking tour, get ready to find out what the Civil War Gettysburg meant for everyday people caught up in it all.
What's Included
  • Hands-free audio stories triggered by GPS.
  • Access to full itinerary, travel tips, narration, and hidden gems with videos and text.
  • Offline GPS map and route for no-signal areas.
  • Easy tour guide app download with provided link and password.
  • Use the tour any day, any time, over multiple days. It never expires.
  • Support available all day via call, chat, or email.
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Believe you’re fully informed about Gettysburg? There’s more to uncover! This do-it-yourself tour of downtown Gettysburg vividly portrays everyday people in the midst of the turmoil of the most lethal showdown of the Civil War. Learn about their struggles and bravery as common individuals found themselves in the midst of exceptional circumstances.

Upon reservation, you can examine your email, download the Action Tour Guide App, input your exclusive code, and retrieve your tour. These preliminary steps necessitate reliable internet/wifi connection. Just follow the audio directives and the stated route afterward.

This does not serve as an admission ticket. Confirm operating hours prior to your trip.

No expiry date — The tour comes with a lifetime validity!

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: Walking Tours: While each person typically needs their tour, couples or small groups can share one using split headphones.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
Gettysburg Heritage Center
Steinwehr Avenue
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
3.8
(8 Ratings)
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Christopherk253
Jul 15, 2023
Great way to see downtown! - Very informative and easy to use. Just follow the map and the audio automatically plays. We used EarPods to hear the audio better.
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V1921zjchrisa
Feb 15, 2023
Good place to start your visit - There are more things to see downtown than included here but this is a great place to start. I suggest an ear bud (probably want to leave one ear open), can be difficult to hear due to traffic noise.
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Jaclynn_m
Oct 24, 2022
informative and relaxing - Was very informative- liked the self paced aspect. Could take time and stop To shop/eat along the way.
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Kathybird311
Jun 15, 2022
Please Consider Downloading this App - We liked that the app went with our pace and played the segments each time we passed each location. Since the app went along with our location, it was easy to follow along with. The information was informative and intriguing. The guide's voice was easy to listen to. We parked at the Heritage Center and started our tour nearby. We recommend doing that. For $6 it was definitely worth the price.
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Mary_l
Oct 11, 2022
Confusing. We would have been better off paying extra to get a live tour. - The self tour was pretty confusing and it was difficult to tell where we were on the map. Plus there were two of us and, due to the noise on the street, we could not hear the narration. We could read the information. The other thing I was not happy about is that most of the places on the tour route were souvenir/gift shops and it was extremely difficult to see what was being pointed out, historically, on the tour
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Archiemama
Oct 11, 2022
Poor technology - It was unclear where the tour started. We lost wi fi along the way, the map wouldn’t come up, then we ditched it altogether.
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Sue_g
Oct 30, 2023
Bad - Difficulty navigating between the map and the audio. The tour did not correlate with our location. We gave up on using the audio tour
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