
Gettysburg's Historic Taverns: An Evening Walking Tour
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Is Gettysburg's Historic Taverns: An Evening Walking Tour worth booking?
Gettysburg's Historic Taverns: An Evening Walking Tour is a 1-hour experience in Gettysburg, United States, from $25 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 52 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (6)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $25 per person
Balloon Rides, Murder, Tanks, Medal of Honor... some of Gettysburg’s colorful and unusual history happened in Taverns. Stroll with a Gettysburg Licensed Town Guide to the sites of some of Gettysburg’s most historic taver
What you get
About this experience
Balloon Rides, Murder, Tanks, Medal of Honor... some of Gettysburg’s colorful and unusual history happened in Taverns. Stroll with a Gettysburg Licensed Town Guide to the sites of some of Gettysburg’s most historic taverns and hear unusual but true stories that took place at these legendary watering holes. Your Guide will regale you with stories about Presidents, fires, civil war activities and Temperance societies. While you will not be consuming any food or drink during the tour, at the conclusion your Guide will provide each person with a voucher to a local establishment. Gettysburg's taverns were more than drinking spots. You could sleep there, eat there, meet with others there. Those buildings that housed taverns teem with fascinating stories of Gettysburg's past.
What's included
Included
- Other
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Gettysburg
Walk the streets to see the historic taverns of Gettysburg. Some of the historic areas your guide will explain are: - Samuel Gettys Tavern - McClellan House - Globe Inn - Eagle Hotel - Washington Hotel - And several others
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Gettysburg
Meet your guide in front of the Gettysburg Hotel.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meet your guide in front of the Gettysburg Hotel.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Fri
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Gettysburg's Historic Taverns: An Evening Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Nice Historical Tour
This is a great historical tour. It showed how taverns played such an important role as meeting places and community centers. Our guide, Bill Hartman, was great! He really enjoys what he does and loves sharing his knowledge with others.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your review. Hope to see you on a future tour!
via Tripadvisor
A True Historian
Our tour with Ted Hirt was nothing short of outstanding. Ted brings Civil War Gettysburg to life because of his incredible depth of knowledge. With every sweep of his hand pointing toward landmarks in the countryside or modern buildings that stand where historic ones once did, the stories of the battle unfolded vividly before us. Ted’s tour was the first of our weekend, and it set the tone for everything that followed. On every subsequent tour, we found ourselves returning to insights he had shared. He even recommended we attend a live-action program featuring townspeople’s perspectives from the battle, and it was clear that Ted was completely at home in both the academic and theatrical sides of history. Incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate, Ted Hirt is a true historian who makes history come alive.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your review. You are wonderfully expressive. We appreciate the feedback!
via Tripadvisor
Nothing special
It was ok. We didn’t see any historical taverns, only places where they had been. Our tour guide was just reading from a notebook. I thought we would at least visit 1 old authentic tavern. It was basically a walk around the traffic circle
via Viator
Fantastic and informative. Robust information that was well researched and expertly delivered!
Karen was very knowledgeable, admitted that it was her first time doing this tour and I was the only guest. She did a fantastic job and was able to answer all of my questions as well as engage in an enjoyable dialogue regarding history. Appreciated her taking the time she did to explain facts about each site and some little know tid bits of history. Would recommend this tour to anyone looking for a change from the battle and those who really want to understand the importance of the “pub” during the 18 and 19th centuries.
via Viator
Amazing Tavern Tour Guide
Brad was an amazing tour guide! His stories about Gettysburg were very engaging. We learned so much about the town and the war. We didn’t want the tour to end and would gladly book again.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Fri
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 52
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Gettysburg's Historic Taverns: An Evening Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Gettysburg.
How much does Gettysburg's Historic Taverns: An Evening Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $25 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Gettysburg usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Gettysburg's Historic Taverns: An Evening Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Gettysburg is not rushed.
Is Gettysburg's Historic Taverns: An Evening Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Gettysburg, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Gettysburg's Historic Taverns: An Evening Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Gettysburg's Historic Taverns: An Evening Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Gettysburg's Historic Taverns: An Evening Walking Tour?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Gettysburg can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Gettysburg and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Gettysburg's Historic Taverns: An Evening Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Gettysburg within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Gettysburg?
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Gettysburg is a guide town: licensed battlefield guides in your own car, bus and horseback battlefield tours, ghost lantern walks and museum entries covering the three-day battle. On Outty we rank every Gettysburg experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Spirits of Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour in Gettysburg, Echoes of War All Ages Ghost Tour, 2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Gettysburg?
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April to June and September to October. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Gettysburg?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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