Activities
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 5 Hours
Do this because
Embark on an adventure that brings this historic three-day battle to life
Follow in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers during this epic 3-day battle
Relive the struggle between the Union and Confederacy that changed the nation
Learn about the strategies that generals employed to outwit each other
Visit the exact sites and locations of critical clashes like Pickett's Charge
What to expect
Once you've downloaded the tour, your Gettysburg tour begins at the Gettysburg Heritage Center. As you drive toward your first major landmark, you'll get an overview of the war, the leadup to the battle, and the dawning of the first bloody day. Then you'll reach McPherson Ridge, where Union forces mounted their first defense against Confederate assault.After that is the infamous Railway Cut, where a tactical error led to a bloodbath. At the Eternal Light and Peace Memorial, next, you can take a moment to reflect on the reuniting of the country. Then, you'll head to an Observation Tower where you can get a birds eye view of the battlefield. You'll enter the second day of the battle as you drive through the Pitzer Woods. Then you'll see Warfield Ridge, where General Longstreet staged a dramatic assault.Get introduced to the third and final day of battle as you wind toward the High Water Mark of the Confederacy, supposedly indicating the closest the rebels ever came to winning the war. Hear the dramatic events of Pickett's Charge and find out how the whole battle finally came to an end.Next, visit the Soldiers' National Cemetery, where the Union men who gave their lives for their country are honored. While you're here, you'll have the opportunity to listen to a rendition of the famous Gettysburg Address, as delivered by Abraham Lincoln following the battle. Your tour concludes here.
What's included
Audio-guided tour
Audio guide
Downloadable APP
Digital guidebook
What's not included
Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Transportation
What to remember
Note that this is a self-guided driving tour and you need to arrange your own means of transportation to reach the different stops
This tour doesn't provide a live guide
This tour provides a live GPS map on your smartphone, audio narration, written text explanations, and suggested stops
After the booking, you'll receive an email with a link to the app and a unique password to access the tour
This tour has no expiration date
Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, 1000 Colonial Nat'l Historical Pkwy, Yorktown, VA, USA