Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Explore the pivotal battleground of Gettysburg, where the Civil War reached its dramatic turning point. This self-guided driving tour allows you to navigate through historic sites, immersing yourself in the stories of bravery and sacrifice that shaped American history. With GPS-triggered audio narration, you'll relive the harrowing events of July 1863, experiencing the battle in real time. Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace and walk key locations, from Little Round Top to the Soldiers' National Cemetery. This tour offers a meaningful connection to the past without the constraints of a scheduled group tour. - Self-guided audio tour with GPS-triggered narration - Duration: Approximately 2.5 to 4 hours, flexible to your pace - Highlights include Little Round Top and Pickett’s Charge - Perfect for first-time visitors seeking a deeper understanding of Gettysburg

1. 1

   Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center

   10 min

   Begin your journey at the main visitor center. Explore exhibits, the museum, and the famous Cyclorama painting before heading out onto the battlefield.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   10 min

   A peaceful spring with a powerful story—on the night of July 2nd, Union and Confederate soldiers silently gathered here together to fill canteens, only to return to fighting the next morning.

3. 3

   Culp's Hill

   10 min

   The Union Army’s right flank and one of the most important defensive positions of the battle. Soldiers built breastworks here that helped hold off repeated Confederate attacks.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   10 min

   Climb the tower for sweeping views of the battlefield and a better understanding of how the Union defensive line was formed.

5. 5

   Major General Henry Warner Slocum Monument

   10 min

   Honors General Henry Slocum, whose decision to move his troops forward without orders helped secure this critical ground and ultimately contributed to Union victory.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   Pass by

   Visit the modest stone house where Confederate General Robert E. Lee made key decisions that shaped the outcome of the battle.

7. 7

   Brigadier General John Buford Statue

   5 min

   These monuments mark where Union cavalry held the line long enough for reinforcements to arrive—buying crucial time on the first day of battle.

8. 8

   Stop 8

   5 min

   Dedicated to the only civilian to fight in the battle—a 69-year-old local who joined Union soldiers and became a national legend.

9. 9

   The Eternal Light Peace Memorial

   10 min

   A powerful symbol of reconciliation, dedicated in 1938 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to honor both Union and Confederate soldiers.

10. 10

    Stop 10

    10 min

    Climb for a panoramic view of the first day’s battlefield, where the Union line was pushed back through Gettysburg.

11. 11

    Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center

    Pass by

    Stand where Confederate forces held their line and where General Lee directed the battle, including the lead-up to Pickett’s Charge.

12. 12

    Little Round Top

    10 min

    One of the most famous sites of the battle. This hill was desperately defended in a last stand that saved the Union Army’s left flank.

13. 13

    Stop 13

    10 min

    A rugged, boulder-filled landscape that saw intense fighting and is now known for both its history and its eerie, haunted reputation.

14. 14

    Stop 14

    5 min

    The largest monument on the battlefield, honoring over 34,000 Pennsylvania soldiers who fought at Gettysburg.

15. 15

    High Water Mark of the Rebellion Monument

    5 min

    The farthest point reached by Confederate forces during Pickett’s Charge—often considered the turning point of the entire Civil War.

16. 16

    Stop 16

    10 min

    End your tour where Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, honoring those who fought and died here.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.