Ghosts of Gettysburg Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Is Ghosts of Gettysburg Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour worth booking?
Ghosts of Gettysburg Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour is a 1-hour experience in Gettysburg, United States, from $15 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.9/5 rating across 77 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- 3.9/5 (77)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $15 per person
Gettysburg is one of the most haunted locations in the United States, plagued by nearly 150 years of intense paranormal activity. The hauntings in Gettysburg are legendary and widely known across the country. This small
What you get
About this experience
Gettysburg is one of the most haunted locations in the United States, plagued by nearly 150 years of intense paranormal activity. The hauntings in Gettysburg are legendary and widely known across the country. This small town was the site of the bloodiest and arguably most significant battle in the Civil War, which shifted the tide toward Union forces. However, both sides suffered massive losses, with an estimated 46,000 to 51,000 men wounded, killed, or missing during the three-day battle. These are the true stories of eerie encounters at the battlefield. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
What's included
Included
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
Not included
- Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
What you'll see and do
Gettysburg Heritage Center
A visit to the Gettysburg Battlefield is not complete without stopping at the Gettysburg Heritage Center Museum. Note: The tour is over 11 miles long, with more than 30 audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Today’s stories are brought to you by Mark Nesbitt, who is the first to create ghost walking tours in Gettysburg. Based on his own frightening experiences living in Gettysburg for over thirty years and the ghost stories told to him by the people who actually experienced them, these stories combine town history with the mystery of the spirit world.
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The first day's fighting of the three-day battle was over, it had swirled across the farm fields to the west, north, and east of the Pennsylvania Crossroads town.
Pass by without stopping
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 occurred. The battlefield and roads are open from thirty minutes before sunrise to thirty minutes after sunset. This is not a night activity. Be sure to complete this tour by sunset. Some parts of the tour go through the battlefield which closes at sunset.
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Schmucker Hall, or old dorm, saw its share of horrors during and after the battle, it was appropriated for use as one of the first hospitals on July 1st.
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No one knows for sure where the named Devil's Den came from. But regardless of where the name originated it was never more apropos than on the second deadly day of July in the year 1863.
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Little Round Top
Just as our logic is sometimes fooled by the unexplainable sights and sounds of decades past. Is it possible that whoever or whatever it is that creates these images could be fooled by our presence?
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Her roommate traveled frequently in her job for the National Park Service and she was alone in the house watching television one night. The drone of the TV had gone on for a while when she was suddenly aware of another noise in the house beside the TV.
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State of Pennsylvania Monument
The Woman in White has sometimes been spotted here. Although she’s more frequently seen at Spangler’s Spring, far to the right of where we are now, you can hear about encounters with her by pausing and clicking on the Learn More button, below.
10 minutes here
Eisenhower National Historic Site
The fields to the right of your vehicle are part of the Eisenhower farm. President Dwight David Eisenhower, supreme commander of allied forces during the invasion of Europe in World War- 2, chose a battlefield upon which to retire in 1961 after his presidency.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
The Codori house in Gettysburg stood virtually in the middle of the site of some of the worst carnage in American history. In about 40 minutes of marching over the lush fields and fighting across the now famous stonewall.
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Pickett's Charge
West Confederate Avenue runs along Seminary Ridge, the main Confederate battle line on July 2nd, and 3rd the cannons and monuments marked the positions of Confederate units long gone now from Gettysburg and from this earth all around you as you drive is now peaceful field men died slowly.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Gettysburg
Begin at the Gettysburg Heritage Center parking lot (1 Culp St, Gettysburg). After booking, search your email or text messages for "audio tour." Your tour is valid forever. Set it up now while you have Wi-Fi or mobile data—don't wait until you arrive on-site.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The battlefield and roads are open from thirty minutes before sunrise to thirty minutes after sunset. This is not a night activity. Be sure to complete this tour by sunset. Some parts of the tour go through the battlefield, which closes at sunset.
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
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Action Day Trips
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Park Timings: This is not a night activity. Be sure to complete this tour by sunset. Some parts of the tour go through the battlefield, which closes at sunset.
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 77 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
77 verified traveler reviews for Ghosts of Gettysburg Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Sad and not worth the price
out of all of the audio tours that I have used in Gettysburg, this was the most lackluster and the most disappointing. With other audio tours, there is consistent audio conversation, but this truly had a lot of broken gaps with silence. Also, at times the markers did not meet up with the destination, and the directions were not appropriate for the first steps of starting the travel. I was deeply disappointed.
Response from the operator: JoAnn, I’m truly sorry to hear you were disappointed with my Ghosts of Gettysburg Audio Tour. I understand how frustrating it can be when the audio doesn’t stay consistent, and I appreciate your feedback. Could you let me know what you felt was missing or lacking in the experience? I’d also like to confirm if you followed the recommended route, as taking a detour can sometimes cause the audio to cut out or go silent. The audio may also fall out of sync if the speed limit isn’t followed, as shown in the app. Please feel free to reach out with any additional insights, and I’ll be happy to help. I can offer a replacement tour or process a refund if needed. I’m available daily from 9 to 6 EST to assist.
via Viator
August 2025 experience
Enjoyed the audio tour in the car that we could do on our own schedule. Also being able to repeat it if we decided to while we were there or again this year. Great information. Although, no spirits were noticed, we had a great time
Response from the operator: Linda, I’m glad you enjoyed the flexibility of my Ghosts of the Gettysburg Battlefield audio tour and that you could replay it at your own pace. It’s wonderful to hear you appreciated the detailed information along the way, even if the spirits didn’t appear this time. If you're interested in more historical adventures, check out my Ultimate Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Audio Bundle Tour, which covers Gettysburg Battlefield, Seminary Ridge, and Devil’s Den. Happy exploring!
via Tripadvisor
Do it all at night once
Once we got the hang of the tour we really enjoyed it. The stories are good and mixed with history. They paint a picture which is good in a paranormal tour. So often we read reviews for paranormal tours that say "More of a history tour than a ghost tour" but you need to know the what, where, who and why to understand the ghost stories. This has that good balance of the two. Here is our tip, even though the narrator Mark N says you can veer off trail and pick it back up easily. It was our experience that although it is easy to pause and restart it, was hard to leave the trail and pick it back up.
Response from the operator: I’m glad you enjoyed my audio tour and felt the stories struck a good balance between ghostly tales and historical context—that’s exactly what I aim for. Doing the tour at night does sound atmospheric, but just a heads-up: the battlefield and roads are only open from thirty minutes before sunrise to thirty minutes after sunset. So it’s important to complete the tour by sunset, as some parts pass through areas that close in the evening. As for picking the tour back up, you’re right—it’s best not to fully close the app. Just pause it and leave it running in the background, and it’ll automatically resume at the next stop when you return to the route. If you ever have questions or need help, I’m just a call away and available daily from 9 to 6. And if you're craving more historical adventures, check out my Ultimate Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Audio Bundle Tour, which includes Gettysburg Battlefield, Seminary Ridge, and Devil’s Den. Happy exploring!
via Tripadvisor
Meh
Hard to listen in the car, charge the phone, drive and navigate. Got lost easily, couldnt find some locations. Not the best.
Response from the operator: Kelly, thank you for sharing your experience. You can connect the audio to your car stereo using Bluetooth or an auxiliary (AUX) cable for easier listening. If you're using an AUX cable, your phone will charge automatically; otherwise, a portable charger is a great backup. I'm sorry you had trouble with navigation; the tour is designed to stay on track if the suggested route is followed. I'd really appreciate knowing where it got confusing so I can improve it. Please reach out—I'm available daily from 9 to 6 and would be happy to help with a replacement tour or a refund. Let's make it right.
via Tripadvisor
The tour is more about...
The tour is more about history and gore. Stories were too long. The tour would be better suited after sunset, but the park closes 1 hour before sunset.
Response from the operator: Wayne, thanks for sharing your feedback. My Ghosts of Gettysburg tour blends real history with eerie tales, which occasionally lean into the darker side. I understand your preference for a nighttime atmosphere—it would amplify the spookiness. Unfortunately, the park’s closing hours limit that. Still, I hope the stories added a unique layer to your visit.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 27
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Ghosts of Gettysburg Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Gettysburg.
How much does Ghosts of Gettysburg Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour cost?
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Prices start at $15 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 Ghosts of Gettysburg Self-Guided Driving Audio 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 Ghosts of Gettysburg Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.9/5 across 77 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 Ghosts of Gettysburg Self-Guided Driving Audio 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 Ghosts of Gettysburg Self-Guided Driving Audio 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 Ghosts of Gettysburg Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour?
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Around 27 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 Ghosts of Gettysburg Self-Guided Driving Audio 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 2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide, Spirits of Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour in Gettysburg, Echoes of War All Ages Ghost Tour. 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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