Fully immerse yourself in Gettysburg—site of one of the Civil War’s most important battles—with a self-led audio driving tour. This flexible option, which includes a GPS map, audio narration, and online support, can be downloaded after purchasing, and never expires. Set off at a time that works best for you; drive to key battle locations, monuments, and more; and learn all about those three pivotal days of fighting from the narration.

This flexible, self-led tour option is great for independent travelers
Explore Gettysburg’s key battle sites and landmarks in comfort
The in-depth audio narration helps bring the history to life
Buy just one tour for the whole car, and use as often as you’d like

What's Included

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.
Easy to use: Stories play automatically by GPS. Hands-free. Get HELP all day: Call, Chat, or Email.
Private tour in your/rental car: No group. Take breaks for photos/ snacks/hikes. Go at your own pace
Offline use: No cell signal or wifi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.
Don’t miss a thing: Full itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated, videos, text, hidden gems.

Transportation, parking fee, food/drinks
National Park/attraction Passes, entry tickets, or reservation

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Culp Street
Culp St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
This is a self-guided experience and not an entrance ticket. It starts in the Heritage Center's parking lot at 1 Culp Street. Park timings are strictly followed.

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

4/10/2020 - 6/22/2024
Monday - Sunday : 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM

End point

125 Taneytown Rd
125 Taneytown Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
Visit Little Round Top virtually with our tour! Despite ongoing construction, you can still experience the historic site through narrations and pictures of the famous battle that occurred there. Don't miss out on this significant location's fascinating stories and sights.

What To Expect

Gettysburg Heritage Center

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 1

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Railroad Cut

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Eternal Light Peace Memorial

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oak Ridge Observation Tower

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

11th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment Monument

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center (Pass By)

North Carolina Memorial

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 5

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Longstreet Observation Tower

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eisenhower National Historic Site

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Warfield Ridge

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Little Round Top

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Devil's Den (Pass By)

Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 9

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Peach Orchard

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Abraham Trostle Farm

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 11

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The George Weikert Farm

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

State of Pennsylvania Monument

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Spangler's Spring

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

East Cemetery Hill

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 15

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 16

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Memorial (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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 photos and the correct sequence is ready in the app for you to use.
Social media: Share clean (no crowd) images with friends/family.
This 20+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Gettysburg Battlefield in 2-4 hours.
Devices supported include iPhones with iOS 13 & above, Android phones with version 9 & above and all cellular-enabled tablets & iPads.
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Traveler Photos

Reviews

4.0

435 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Good trip but a little disappointed.

Denise_S, May 2023

The narration was good . Thought there would have been buildings to go into to explore but all you saw were fields. Wanted to see field hospitals, barns etc from back then. Instead you saw a John Deere tractor in the field. Difficult in finding the starting point.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for your feedback Denise! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We will definitely take your input into account for future enhancements. I am sorry to hear that you had some trouble locating the starting point, and I appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your feedback is highly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

The app never worked. ...

Julie_P, May 2023

The app never worked. Victor says to contact them if issue--only they are closed. Really sucked for us !!!

Response from Host, May 2023

I am sorry to hear that you encountered issues with our app during your tour. I completely understand your frustration at not being able to reach our support team. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us so that we can investigate the problem you faced and provide a solution. Additionally, I would like to offer you a refund for the inconvenience caused. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

Very much worth doing

Pamela_C, May 2023

This tour brings you around at a good pace and gives much detail. Definitely stay at 25 mph or less otherwise the dialogue will cut off to the next spot. We really enjoyed it.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you Pamela! It's great to hear that you found the tour both engaging and informative. Maintaining a steady pace while exploring ensures that you won't miss any important details. I'm delighted that you enjoyed my tour of Gettysburg Battlefield. If you plan on traveling more, you might want to check out my Action+ Tour Bundle, which includes all of my self-guided tours across the country.

Amazing

Skylar_S, May 2023

We had a blast. The history behind our nation and what shaped it to be today was fascinating to learn about. So much better than learning about it in school.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you Skylar! I'm glad to hear that you had an enjoyable time and found the historical information captivating during your tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield. It's great to know that it provided an engaging and memorable learning experience. If you're planning on traveling more, you might want to check out my Action+ Tour Bundle, which includes all of my self-guided tours throughout the country.

I love history, and it was very good time

Michael_B, May 2023

It was great I loved it I would recommend it to anyone who loves history. May make a trip back soon.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you Michael! It brings me great joy to know that you enjoyed the tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield that I provided. Thank you for recommending it to fellow history enthusiasts; it means a lot. If you have any future travels in mind, you might want to consider my Action+ Tour Bundle, consisting of all my self-guided tours nationwide.

Awesome tour!!

lydia_s, May 2023

This self-driving tour is a great way to see the battlefields at your own pace. It is cost effective, and the recording is easy to set-up and listen to. We really enjoyed this experience and would recommend it!!

Response from Host, May 2023

That’s so wonderful to hear Lydia! That flexibility is one of the best parts of my self-guided tour (along with the stories!). If you plan on traveling more, you might be interested in my Action+ Tour Bundle, which includes all of my self-guided tours across the country. Thank you again!

Nice tour

Barbara_T, May 2023

Nice tour. Enjoyed being able to go at our own pace. Informative narrative. Narrator has a nice voice, enthusiastic about sharing.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thanks Barbara! That flexibility is one of the best parts of my self-guided tour (along with the stories of course!). If you plan on traveling more, you might be interested in my Action+ Tour Bundle, which includes all of my self-guided tours across the country. Thank you again!

What do you believe and how far will you go for it?

Michelle_H, Apr 2023

It was a little tricky figuring out where to go when the dialog covered the map and through the detours. I loved that as soon as you got back on the track the dialog would start again and catch you back up. The amount of information was wonderfully presented and captivating. It felt like we were on holy ground! Respect for all who died here was well preserved and didn't make judgement calls! We are so humbled by the immensity of the responsibility we owe to those who sacrificed to settle the question: what do you BELIEVE and how far will you go for it?

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thanks so much, Michelle! I’m glad to hear that you found the amount of information presented to be captivating and that the tour was respectful of the sacrifices made during the battle. If you plan to travel more, you may like my Action+ Tour Bundle (it has all of my self-guided tours, over 100). Thanks again!

Informative

Ali_S, Apr 2023

Very good . Enthusiast narrator, informative. However, it would have been nice to have known prior to purchase and arrival that half the sites were closed. 😔

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thanks so much, Ali! I’m glad you had a great time at Gettysburg Battlefield with my tour. If you plan to travel more, you may like my Action+ Tour Bundle (it has all of my self-guided tours, over 100). Thanks again!

Great Little Tour From My Car

GARY_Y, Apr 2023

It was amazing how well the program kept up with exactly where we were and gave the relevant talking points. It was very easy to follow, and very thorough.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you so much Gary! I’m glad you had a great time at Gettysburg Battlefield with my tour. If you plan to travel more, you may like my Action+ Tour Bundle (it has all of my self-guided tours, over 100). Thanks again!

Great self-guided tour -...

Michael_K, Apr 2023

Great self-guided tour - effortless to follow, concise, with an option for additional commentary. We enjoyed incredible views and enriched our knowledge and appreciation of the events that unfolded during the Gettysburg battle.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you so much Michael! I’m glad you had a great time at Gettysburg Battlefield with my tour. If you plan to travel more, you may like my Action+ Tour Bundle (it has all of my self-guided tours, over 100). Thanks again!

Great tour

Cathy_D, Apr 2023

The audio was very easy to understand and extremely informative of what you were passing and where you were at at all times

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thanks Cathy! I worked hard to ensure the tour was fun & engaging, and it’s wonderful to know when that’s appreciated! If you plan to travel more, you may like my Action+ Tour Bundle (it has all of my self-guided tours, over 100). Thanks again!

Fun tour

Paul_L, Apr 2023

Once we understood the app it was great! We liked the automatic GPS function and professional narration. There was a detour and the app was updated for it, so we didn't get lost.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you Paul! I’m thrilled you enjoyed using the app and found it helpful in exploring the historic battlefield. If you plan to travel more, you may like my Action+ Tour Bundle (it has all of my self-guided tours, over 100). Thanks again!

Thoroughly enjoyed the...

Guy_D, Apr 2023

Thoroughly enjoyed the informative auto tour. Initial technical problems worked out by phoning very helpful assistant.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

That’s wonderful — so glad the issue got resolved so quickly, and you were able to enjoy my tour! Gettysburg is truly an amazing place to visit. If you plan to travel more, you may like my Action+ Tour Bundle (it has all of my self-guided tours, over 100). Thanks again!

It was a wonderful tour...

Jaimie_Q, Mar 2023

It was a wonderful tour experience that we were able to do at our own pace. Unfortunately part of the route was closed

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thanks Jaimie! The flexibility to go at your own pace is one of the best advantages of my tour and I’m so glad you enjoyed it! The Devil’s Den/LRT closure is an unfortunate necessity for maintenance but the ade will be better than before when it’s done. I hope you get the chance to try my other tours across the country on future vacations!

Tech problems galore....

Michael_H, Dec 2022

Tech problems galore. Intermittant sound, did not track with the map, froze up, it was just frustrating. You have to be kidding with this thing. We started at the Gettysburg Welcome center. GPS never kicked in.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

It seems the app did not get GPS - location access permission. So, it is missing GPS data. Sorry about it. It asks for this permission when you start the app. Something must have gone wrong. I will make it more apparent in the future. I will happily exchange it with any 100 tours in the US. Please let me know.

Useful tour

Damian_m, Nov 2022

The history comes to life as you walk the very grounds where the battles took place. Accurate and clear commentary provided vivid context.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback, Damian! I’m thrilled that my tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to improve the tour and earn that extra star! In addition, I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.

The gallant battle at Gettysburg

George_C, Nov 2022

Statues and monuments erected and tribute to the fallen and all who fought. Looking over this vast field and trying to imagine the hell these men fought for 3 days and sadness of those wounded and nearly 50 thousand killed.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback, George! I’m delighted that my tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to improve the tour and earn that extra star! I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.

Great Audio

Angel_G, Nov 2022

Great experience , direction and audio where on point. We loved the detailed explanation it was like having our own private guide.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback, Angel! I’m delighted that my tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to improve the tour and earn that extra star! I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.

First time to Gettysburg....

Terrie_H, Oct 2022

First time to Gettysburg. Tour was very informative. I could actually visualize what was happening as we looked and listened to the narration.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback, Terrie! I'm thrilled that my tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other national parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US. Hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.

Solid purchase

Katie_B, Oct 2022

Easy to follow map. Informative stories regarding the memorials and people. Wish for a bit more history

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback, Katie! I’m thrilled that my tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.

Scenery with a bad narrator and program

Joe_T, Sep 2022

I siting the sites at Gettysburg to get a concept of the fight However, site did not track us and kept going back to start. Slowly made our way by following the auto map around town. The narrator has different story than the information around the sites or perhaps took his own narrative to the story.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Joe, thank you for your feedback! While installing the app on your smartphone, you must provide location permission. We deliver the same information on the battlefield but change our tone. I also have 100 more self-guided tours for various parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic places in the United States – perhaps you'll have a chance to experience them the next time you visit! Also, as a reminder, the tour you purchased is valid for a lifetime. As a result, you may listen to it at home or at your next visit.

Good value in a self-guided tour

Carol_W, Sep 2022

This is an excellent value for those who wish to visit Gettysburg on their own and not be tied to a tour bus. It's a little light on detail but for the price it's good. We had a few technical glitches early on and I wasn't thrilled with a technical support but ultimately we were able to get things going

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Thanks so much for your feedback Carol! I'm thrilled that my tour of Gettysburg Battlefield added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.

Well worth the money!

Lonnie_B, Sep 2022

Being able to track through the battlefield at our speed was nice! The narrator was good to listen to.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Thanks so much for your feedback Lonnie! I'm thrilled that my tour of Gettysburg Battlefield added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to improve the tour and earn that extra star! In addition, I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.

Great experience....

Elliot_G, Sep 2022

Great experience. Wonderfully done auto tour. We learned so much about the 3 day battle, and were moved with emotion about the death of so many precious souls. Our own brothers.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Thanks so much Elliot! I'm thrilled that my tour of Gettysburg Battlefield added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.

Worth $10

Rhonda_A, Sep 2022

Enjoyed the whole tour, but felt narration was slanted to the north. Not a completely accurate and non-biased telling.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Thanks so much for your feedback Rhonda! I’m thrilled that my tour of Gettysburg Battlefield added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. We try to include various stories and information to serve any listener’s tastes, and we’re always open to suggestions about other info to add. I would like to know more about where you felt that the information was not accurate and non-biased. Please reach out to us. In addition, I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.

Enjoyed the tour.

David_G, Sep 2022

It was a well-documented trip and allowed us to tour at our own pace. It would have been nice to tour Devil's Den and Little Round Top, but we understand that they were under renovation which is OK and we knew prior to our tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Thanks so much for your feedback, David! That flexibility is one of the best features of our self-guided tour. I'm thrilled that my tour of Gettysburg Battlefield added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to improve the tour and earn that extra star! I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.

Disappointing

5ptdy9gxpd, Sep 2022

The auto tour started great. Great instructions, etc. About 3/4 of the way through it stopped working. I reset several times and it would quit each time. We were not able to complete the last 1/4 of the tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

That is very unfortunate. The last few stories discuss how the battle ended and Lincoln’s speech. You may be able to listen to them from your home. Please try it. I have a few questions: What phone model are you using? Did you try switching to offline state - Airplane mode? Anyway, I will be happy to exchange this tour with another one of my 100 tours. Also, this tour is yours for a lifetime. You can use it for pictures, listening at home, and next trip.

Pulled over

Lloren_R, Aug 2022

We got pulled over by the police because it became dark before the tour was over. No driving on the battlefields once it gets dark. We left with a warning. The man was nice.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thanks so much Lloren! Park grounds & roads and Gettysburg National Cemetery are open thirty minutes before sunrise to thirty minutes after sunset. I’m glad that everything was perfect and that you enjoyed my tour of Gettysburg Battlefield. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other historic sites as well as scenic drives, cities, and parks in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you that the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit also.

Terrible

Brian_M, Aug 2022

Was told to drive 25 mph. Did so for a short time because I was tailgating by the locals , honking flashing lights. Audio did not match location, got lost many times.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thanks for your feedback! We have no control over the traffic in that area. And, given that the majority of our customers had a positive experience with us, I'm wondering if this is an issue on your end. Since you were not fully satisfied, I would happily offer you an exchange. Please contact us through your ticket. Also, just to remind you that the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit also.

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