Gettysburg One-Hour Walking Tour: The Civilian Experience

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1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

No other town can boast the history of Gettysburg. It's fascinating birth, its role in the battle, President Abraham Lincoln's visit to give his immortal address, a president who settled here, and so much more!

Walk the streets of Gettysburg with an experienced licensed town guide. Group sizes are generally under ten for these tours.

This tour complements the 1:00 p.m. tour (Danger & Courage). This tour covers the Northern End of town; the Civilian Experience covers the Southern End.

What's Included

One-hour walking tour

Meeting and pickup

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
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    Walk historic Gettysburg with a licensed town guide from the largest and most established guide company. Discover Gettysburg’s history and discover details of the town during the battle. Listen to the stories of the civilians, who felt the bullets whistle by, heard the piteous sobs of the wounded and smelled the dead as they decomposed in the July heat. Find out how many civilians were killed or wounded. Learn how fewer than 2,300 men, women and children cared for the 22,000 wounded soldiers who were left behind when the 2 armies moved on. Hear the memories of President Lincoln’s visit in Nov. 1863.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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