Self Guided Walking Audio Tour of Gettysburg Downtown

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Gettysburg Heritage Center

  A gateway to Gettysburg’s Civil War story, this center introduces the people, places, and events that shaped the battle. Its exhibits help set the scene before exploring the town and battlefield beyond.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Children Of Gettysburg 1863

  This interactive museum focuses on what the Civil War meant for children living through the Battle of Gettysburg. Hands-on exhibits bring their experiences to life and offer a different perspective on the town’s wartime history

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Jennie Wade House

  This small brick home preserves the story of Jennie Wade, the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. Visitors can see the house where she sheltered with family and the bullet hole linked to the shot that ended her life.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Shriver House Museum

  Once home to Hettie Shriver and her family, this restored 1863 house reveals how civilians experienced the battle. Confederate soldiers occupied the home, and sharpshooters used its upper floors during the fighting.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  Gettysburg Museum of History

  Home to a large private collection of Civil War artifacts, this museum also displays items from later conflicts and other periods of American history. Its collection changes over time as artifacts are acquired and displayed.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Adams County Court House

  During the Battle of Gettysburg, this prominent courthouse became one of the many buildings turned into makeshift hospitals. Wounded soldiers were treated here as civilians and medical workers struggled to care for the thousands injured in the fighting.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  David Wills House

  Abraham Lincoln stayed in this three-story brick home on the night before delivering the Gettysburg Address. Here, he put the finishing touches on the speech that would become one of the most famous in American history.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Hotel Gettysburg

  Standing prominently in the heart of town, this historic property traces its roots back to 1797, when the site began as a tavern. Over the years, it became one of downtown Gettysburg’s best-known landmarks.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9

  First opened in the 1850s, the train station has been restored to how it would have looked when President Lincoln arrived to dedicate the cemetery in November 1863. During the Battle of Gettysburg, the train station was used as a makeshift field hospital for hundreds of wounded soldiers. Many of the severely injured were transported from this very station to Philadelphia or New York to receive treatment.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Gettysburg National Cemetery

  One entrance to the 17-acre cemetery lies along downtown Gettysburg. Here, over 3,500 Union soldiers who fell during the battle were laid to rest. In total, 6,000 American soldiers are buried here. Pay respects to the fallen and listen to Lincoln’s immortal words, “four score and seven years ago….”

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
• Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
• Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
• Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.

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