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Ghosts of the Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Tour
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
From 2 hours to 3 hours
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History
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What You Will Do
Ghostly encounters have long been associated with Gettysburg, given the area’s violent past—and this flexible, self-led audio driving tour will guide you to the most supposedly haunted Gettysburg locations. After purchasing, download the audio file and explore whenever suits your schedule. Set off by car from the Gettysburg Heritage Center, follow the map and instructions, and listen to local author Mark Nesbitt’s spooky storytelling while viewing key historical landmarks.
• A self-led driving tour offers the most flexible way to tour the area
• Once it’s downloaded, the audio file never expires—use it multiple times
• See landmarks like the Eisenhower National Historic Site and Devil’s Den
• The tour is narrated by Mark Nesbitt, author of “Ghosts of Gettysburg”
• A self-led driving tour offers the most flexible way to tour the area
• Once it’s downloaded, the audio file never expires—use it multiple times
• See landmarks like the Eisenhower National Historic Site and Devil’s Den
• The tour is narrated by Mark Nesbitt, author of “Ghosts of Gettysburg”
What's Included?
- Easy to use: Stories play automatically by GPS. Hands-free. Get HELP all day: Call, Chat, or Email.
- Don’t miss a thing: Full itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated, videos, text, hidden gems.
- Offline use: No cell signal or wifi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.
- Private tour in your/rental car: No group. Take breaks for photos/ snacks/hikes. Go at your own pace
- App on your phone: A link to download the Tour Guide App by Action and Password for your tours.
- Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Travel over multiple days or on next trip. Never expires.
- Good value: Buy just one per car. Don’t pay for each person. Save money compared to a bus tour.
What's Not Included?
- Transportation, parking fee, food/drinks
- National Park/attraction Passes, entry tickets, or reservation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
After booking the tour, Check your email with the subject line “Your tour operator sent you a message". For the best experience, we advise doing this while you have a strong internet connection. This 10+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Gettysburg Ghost in 2-3 hours.
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Battle of Gettysburg First Shot Marker
5 minutes
Welcome to a historic Gettysburg and the Ghosts of Gettysburg battlefield tour. This tape will take you on an incredible journey to the sites on the Gettysburg battlefield where mysterious and unexplainable happenings have taken place.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Action Day Trips.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How it works: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions. Download the app (while in good wifi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours. To begin touring, go to the Starting Point and launch the app. The audio starts automatically. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience. Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.
- Good value: Purchase only one tour for the entire vehicle instead of taking the bus and paying for each person. You will see a significant saving. Connect your phone to car speakers by a wire or bluetooth. Enjoy the tour by listening together as you drive.
- Flexible Schedule: Once the app/tour is on your phone, you can use it any day and at any time. You can use it over multiple days. And, also use it on your next trip here. This tour never expires.
- Preview the tour: You can use it before the trip at home (highly recommended), use it during the trip, and use it after you come back.
- Don't miss a thing: You will get everything with the app - a complete itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated audio stories, story script, images, videos, deep dives, hidden gems, exciting locations, recommendations for hikes, adventure, activities, treks, and stop-by-stop direction.
- Private tour: You can use it in your car or rental car. No worries about groups or crowds. Start the tour app on your phone. And it will direct you step by step. You can stop for as many breaks as you like. Take a break for Instagram photos, and take a break for lunch/snacks. Go on a hike. The tour will wait for you and start when you start again. You can even do the tour over multiple days. Go at your own pace.
- Easy to use: The stories play themselves as soon as the GPS is activated. It requires no use of your hands at all. You can get HELP by calling, chatting, or emailing any time of the day.
- Offline: There is no need for a cell signal or Wi-Fi while touring. App’s GPS map works offline.
- Expiration/go again: The tour will last for the rest of your life on your phone. It is available for use on any day of your next trip.
- Use pictures for a photo book: Create a photo book using clean (no crowd) app images of each spot to make a memorable trip. All the significant photos and the correct sequence is ready in the app for you to use.
- Social media: Share clean (no crowd) images with friends/family.
- Devices supported include iPhones with iOS 13 & above, Android phones with version 9 & above and all cellular-enabled tablets & iPads.
- Although the tour is best done after sunset, try and start the tour at least 2 hours before the park closes.
- Please check state guidelines before heading out for the tour. Stay Safe.
Guide Options
- Audio Guide - English
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