Echoes of War: Premier Gettysburg Ghost Tour
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312 Ratings
Gettysburg
Experience the premier ghost tour in Gettysburg with Echoes of War. Explore haunted locations and learn about the city's history during the Civil War. Perfect for families of all ages.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ghost City Tours of Gettysburg - Your tour will begin at the Ghost City Tours of Gettysburg storefront. You will receive and introduction to the tour.
- David Wills House - At this location you will discuss the history of the David Wills House which is where Abraham Lincoln finished most of his famous speech, The Gettysburg Address.
- Gettysburg College - At this location you will discuss the history of Gettysburg College, formerly Pennsylvania College, where in 1863, the university saw itself right in the middle of the Battle of Gettysburg, where students and faculty joined the militia to combat confederate forces.
- The Union Hotel - A this location, you will discuss the history of the Union Hotel and how it served as a roadhouse and hospital for wounded soldiers. You will hear about about apparitions that guests and staff have spotted.
- The Gettysburg Academy - At this location you, you will discuss the history of the Gettysburg Academy which has been used to serve as an education institute almost longer than any other building in Gettysburg. You will discuss how during and after the Battle of Gettysburg, the school became a makeshift hospital for the wounding soldiers. There are rumors that the bed and breakfast is haunted.
- Shriver House Museum - Built in 1860 for George Washington Shriver and his family, things were looking bright until the Civil War began and the hoe was used as a Confederate hospital and sniper nest. The Shriver House Museum commemorates the Battle of Gettysburg and the lives of the soldiers who fought and died in it.
- Tillie Pierce House Inn - At this location, you will discuss one of the bravest souls that endured the Battle of Gettysburg, a 15-year-old girl named Tillie Pierce.
- Farnsworth House Inn - You will discuss the history of the Farnsworth House Inn which probably saw more action in Gettysburg than any other house in the city during the Battle of Gettysburg. This house is said to be haunted by 16 spirits.
What's Included
- Appropriate for all ages
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Echoes of War stands as Gettysburg’s leading spectral adventure. We invite you to step into the very core of the town scarred and almost destroyed by the Civil War, guiding you through some of its most eerily haunted places. The specters of fallen soldiers, for whom the war still rages on, linger on the streets of Gettysburg.
We will further immerse you in the terrifying experience of the local inhabitants who witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg right outside their homes, and the struggle to rebuild their scarred city in its aftermath.
Echoes of War provides a poignant perspective of the events that unfolded during one of the bleakest periods in America’s history, offering a valuable learning experience accessible to all family members.
For groups of 10 or more participants, please contact the private & group sales coordinator at Ghost City Tours.
Location
10 Lincoln Square
Lincoln Square
You will meet you tour guide at the Ghost City Tours Storefront.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(312 Ratings)
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R2360yftimothyk
Apr 15, 2024
Cedric the Great - Cedric was a fantastic guide who brought the battle of Gettysburg in the town to life (ironically, since it was a Ghost Tour)!
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Emilycz3735aw
Apr 14, 2024
Highly recommend - Major Fin was fantastic. I’ve been on a lot of ghost tours and this is one of the best I have been on. If you’re in Gettysburg, do yourself a favor and go on this tour.
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Bailey_n
Apr 8, 2024
Great experience - Our tour guide (who went by Major Finn, I think?), was the absolute best! He was knowledgeable, funny, and great story teller and we learned so much more about the parts of the battle in the actual town than we could have retained from any book or museum. It was so good that I would do it again, even if it was just the same stories.
Remember to bring some cash to tip, because you'll want to tip.
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Amandall7610ik
Apr 8, 2024
Great! - Our tour guide was amazing and a great story teller ! It was a great tour and we learned a lot of great info along the way ! Would definitely go back.
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Billgx3562yo
Apr 7, 2024
Ghosts of Gettysburg - Cat was an amazing guide. Extremely knowledgeable and so good with the kids. The whole family had a wonderful experience thanks to Cat.
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Jimdm9770lq
Apr 6, 2024
Paranormal without the Horror - It was a cold and windy night. Thankfully, we dressed warmly and the information given was historically correct. Our guide Cat was very knowledgable, humorous, and entertaining. There were no setups, stunts, scares, or horrors ... just inexplicable paranormal phenomena mixed in with historical facts, some lore, and some gore (only in the stories, not in your face). We loved it!
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Tinaan7639hl
Apr 6, 2024
Cat was wonderful! - Cat was amazing! She gave great details and was genuine. She provided specific explanations on the history of Gettysburg.
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Linda_h
Apr 5, 2024
Informative Tour - I enjoyed hearing the history and stories about the sites we visited. Colonel Finn was a great guide.
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Freedom32182269766
Apr 2, 2024
Family friendly, informative and entertaining! - Very entertaining and informative! Will do this again, our guide was the best! Our sixteen and ten year old loved it. You won't be disappointed.
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O3155ashollyg
Apr 2, 2024
Best Paranormal Tour Ever - Our Echoes of War tour with Colin of Ghost City was hands-down the absolute best paranormal tour I’ve ever been on. I’m almost 50.
He has been coming to Gettysburg for 34 years as a battle re-enactor and has now moved to town to stay. He was also the little drummer boy in the Hollywood blockbuster Gettysburg.
This guy has all the stories you won’t hear anywhere else, and his own Ryan and secondhand accounts are frequent and fascinating.
This tour was the first thing we did in Gettysburg the first night we got here, and I would recommend to anyone that it be the first thing they do on their first night as well.
Not only will Colin answer any and all questions you have to his utmost ability, but he will also stick around and talk afterwards for more in-depth discussions or questions.
Reminder: All tips are not created equal just like all tours are not created equal. My tip to Colin was definitely more than the price of the ticket. He is an exactly of living history and should be treated as such.
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