Vicksburg Battlefield: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
3.9
7 Ratings
Vicksburg
Experience the Vicksburg Battlefield like never before with this self-guided driving audio tour. Learn about the historic battle and explore powerful memorials along the way.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Vicksburg National Military Park - Welcome to the Vicksburg Battlefield! To President Abraham Lincoln, this site was the key to winning the entire Civil War. Confederate President Jefferson Davis felt the same! So let’s find out why it was so important, what happened here, and what it all meant.
What's Included
  • GPS-narrated stories play automatically and hands-free
  • Full-day support via call, chat, or email for assistance
  • Comprehensive itinerary with travel tips, narrations, videos, and hidden gems
  • Works offline with GPS map and point-to-point navigation
  • Private self-driven tour for a personalized experience
  • Instant access to the tour with a downloadable app and password
  • Flexible tour schedule: use any day or over multiple days, never expires
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Experience the past in the present with this do-it-yourself drive around Vicksburg Battlefield, the site of a pivotal Civil War fight for the Mississippi River’s possession. Engage in the historical journey, absorbing the dramatic memorial sites while learning about General Grant’s southward march, the pushback from the Confederates, and the impactful Siege of Vicksburg. Resurface the stories of courage, tactical plans, and persistent spirit via the vivid narration of the battle and its transformative influence on America.

Buy only one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen simultaneously!

In less than half an hour, we’ll provide you a unique code and the application. Install the application on your mobile device, input the code, and then download the tour within. Upon your arrival, start your noted journey from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. For a more immersive experience, adhere to the suggested tour map & speed.

There is no expiry date — the tour stays available from the minute you purchase till eternity!

This doesn’t include entrance permission. Make sure to check the opening timings prior to your visit.

  • 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
Vicksburg National Military Park Visitor Center
Clay 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
3.9
(7 Ratings)
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Donovan_o
Mar 14, 2024
Plan B worked - Even though the parks tour road was partially closed we were still able to get 90 % of the audio tour!!
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81naomis
Feb 10, 2024
Don’t miss this tour! - We enjoyed the tour very much. We learned a lot, the Audio Tour was easy to use & really liked how it followed us as we moved. Only thing we paid $16.99 through Trip Advisor, for the Audio Tour when we got to the Vicksburg National Military Park-it was free.
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Michele_f
Jan 19, 2024
Highly recommend - Great tour! My husband and I enjoyed the tour very much. It was nice to have the auto GPS tour guide that provided great info at so many places throughout the National Park. The park had closed portions due to inclement weather and road damage, but we were able to adjust things because the app is so flexible. I highly recommend the tour. And what a great price!
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Patricia
Oct 10, 2023
Auto Tour - It comes highly recommended by me! Because we just had a few hours, this was quite informative. The app kept us interested throughout the journey. We made a couple of erroneous turns, which could have been our fault.
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Adventure24392216677
Mar 15, 2024
Couldn’t get it to work - Couldn’t get the audio to work - tripadvisor “ticket” had several numbers on it but nothing designated as “password” which is what the audio site asks for - tried all combinations to no avail. Couldn’t get any assistance online either due to lack of signal at the Vicksburg Battlefield. Not sure how the online audio would’ve been able to work with so little signal if I couldn’t even get through to get assistance. A loss of $15 for me.
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Ginger_f
Oct 21, 2023
Disappointing - It did not go well. There was no internet in the park to provide a good experience and I could not navigate the tickets or help to get any benefit from the purchase
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