Excursions & day trips

Battle of Gettysburg tour from Washington, D.C.

Free cancellation

Language: English

Availability: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: up to 10 hours 30 minutes

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Why you’ll love this…

Travel back in time to the bloodiest battle in the American Civil War
Visit the historic site of Gettysburg and the Shriver House Museum
Listen to a two-hour tour of the actual battlefield

What to expect

This fascinating tour begins at the Shriver House Museum, former home of the Shriver family that lived close to the battlefield. You'll then visit the Gettysburg Visitor Center, where you'll sit through orientation and prepare for your day. Watch a short film narrated by Morgan Freeman, then enjoy a 360-degree experience of the battlefield.

Have a look around the Visitor Center, and see some of the artillery and memorabilia from the war. The last, and most exciting, part of the tour is your two-hour visit to the battlefield. Listen to an award-winning guide as you explore landmarks such as Big and Little Round Top, Devil's Den Peach Orchard and more!

What's included

Admission

What's not included

Hotel pick-up
Lunch
Optional gratuities

Where

50 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002

What to remember

Large backpacks are not allowed at both Shriver House Museum or at Gettysburg Visitor's Center
Motorcoach drivers are licensed, D.C. sightseeing guides, but they do not get off and accompany guests to each memorial as they are responsible for the bus itself

Provider

Gray Line Washington DC

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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