Gettysburg Battlefield: Self-Guided Driving Tour
4.3
572 Ratings
Gettysburg
Experience the historic Battle of Gettysburg with a self-guided driving tour. Explore the battlefield, listen to engaging audio narration, and relive the strategies of key generals. Book now!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gettysburg Heritage Center - A visit to the Gettysburg Battlefield is not complete without stopping at the Gettysburg Heritage Center Museum.

The tour begins at either the Heritage Center or the National Park Visitor Center. If you’re not at either location yet, head over now. From there, we’ll follow the official Auto Tour route.

What's Included
  • GPS-guided storytelling—no need for hands
  • Comprehensive package: Itinerary, travel tips, narration, videos, texts, and hidden spots
  • Operates offline with GPS map and step-by-step directions
  • Private, customizable car tour—pause for photos, snacks, and hikes
  • Mobile app access with easy download link and personal tour password
  • Unlimited use—any day, any time, across multiple visits, with no expiration
  • Economical one-time purchase covers entire car, providing savings over group tours
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Procure a single tour for each car, rather than per individual. Everyone hears together!

This narrated, self-operated journey around the Battle of Gettysburg vividly recounts the most crucial fight of the Civil War! Here, the Union forces pulled off an almost unthinkable defense against the Confederate aggressors and emerged victorious! Travel where Civil War soldiers walked, re-experience the strategic maneuvers of key Gettysburg generals, and dive into an adventure that truly revives this historic three-day conflict. This tour grants you the privilege of uncovering Gettysburg’s history with utmost flexibility, personal safety, and worth.

• This adaptable, self-directed tour selection is excellent for autonomous travelers
• The comprehensive audio commentary aids in stirring up the historical atmosphere

Upon confirming your booking, don’t forget to examine your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action. Input your exclusive password and begin exploring your tour. The steps mentioned need a strong internet/wifi connection. Follow the narrated directions and the route from that point onwards.

  • 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: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
  • 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
Culp Street
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
4.3
(572 Ratings)
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Pamela_s
Apr 28, 2024
Educational tour. Nice to... - Educational tour. Nice to go at own pace. Good for all ages. Easy way to see the battlefield with an 8 year old.
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577mistyg
Apr 26, 2024
A must have! - This app was very helpful! I enjoyed being able to take our time and listen to the history while driving! This is a must have!
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Mobile90482
Apr 22, 2024
Gettysburg Battlefield self Auto Tour - Do not visit without downloading Action Tour Guide App follow all instructions before going. Amazing narratives along way and at each site. Stop at visitors center special thanks to stories and information there. Do Not hire anyone or ride bus through you will regret it. This was by far the most amazing experience. Humbled. We began at Gettysburg visitor information right next to McPherson barn on Reynolds ave which is #1 on the app tour.. pick up a MAP at ctr Enjoy!!
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O4997iatracyk
Apr 22, 2024
Gettysburg audio tour - The app directions were easy to follow and very informative and appropriate related to important topics and stops. Very well done!
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Nicholas_d
Apr 17, 2024
Great Value!!! Highly impressed - DOWNLOAD THE APP PRIOR TO ARRIVAL!! This ensures that you won’t have any trouble using it when at the physical site. The app is great. It gives directions that are impossible to mess up. If you drive 20-25 mph you will travel at a speed where u can hear the stories without it cutting off. The stories are all location-based…. If you drive outside of the zone and into the next zone l, it’ll cut off and start the next zone’s story. We were on a time schedule and we didn’t have much time to explore the whole battleground but we drove to areas we wanted to visit and skipped over a few monuments. It’s great for learning and getting information that you wouldn’t otherwise learn. The story about the dog “Sallie” was my wife’s favorite. For kids, I could see it getting boring as it’s literally just fields and monuments spread out along the roads. For $15, this self guided tour is totally worth it. Move at your pace… no crowded buses and struggling to hear some guide. Enjoy!
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Sunshine33260611191
Apr 9, 2024
Can’t wait to do more tours! - Had some time to kill before my plane home. I had some trouble finding the start. But once I did and got the hang of the process I had a blast (sshh don’t tell my husband cuz I doing normally dig “history”)! It’s amazing to still see so much open land to imagine!
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Cindy_b
Apr 29, 2024
Great way to see Gettysburg - Great way to see Gettysburg without having to walk a lot. We enjoyed it. There were a few times where the GPS was difficult to follow but in general, very helpful.
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Jan_h
Apr 21, 2024
Some closed areas - Due to several area closures, we were unable to see about half of the tour. One loop under construction and another closed due to police scene. We were unable to hear the stories related to those areas. The areas we were able to see were great!
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Lcnjc
Apr 23, 2024
You’ll get no Customer Support here - I ordered this self guided tour thru Trip Advisor. I understood I needed an app to support the download. I installed the app and then began downloading the tour to the app. That’s where things went sideways. The download froze at 28% then I received a message telling me that the download failed and to call customer support. I did that and reached a “tech”, obviously in some third world country, with kids in the background and sketchy English language skills. After several minutes of trying to communicate with her and reaching the point of total frustration I requested a refund at which time I would just move on. She refused and quickly cut me off. I called back and reached a different support person that also refused to refund the purchase. At that point we went about our day. Later that day since I had made the purchase using PayPal I filled a claim with them. Let’s just say I will not go through any Trip Advisor affiliated companies after that experience.
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Jane_b
Apr 20, 2024
Don’t bother - Terrible experience. Not a user friendly app. After paying we couldn't make it work. Had to call for customer service assistance. They called back immediately, but there was a poor connection and the representative had such a thick accent that she was difficult to understand. We asked her to repeat instructions several times. She told us we had to download a second app to make it work. It never did work and we finally gave up. The tour guide at the Gettysburg National cemetery told us we could download the National Park Setvice audio tour app for free. We don’t recommend.
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