Private Gettysburg Haunted History Walking Tour
Gettysburg, USAby Opatrip.com US LLC – Local Tours in USA
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: German, English, French
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Overview
Enjoy a private, exclusive 2-hour tour of Gettysburg with your own local guide. Uncover the dark and untold stories of the area, as you learn about Alexander Dobbin, the founder of the Inn who still haunts the house. Discover the apparitions of slaves who are said to still occupy the house, including sightings in hidden areas. Visit the Jennie Wade House, which is believed to be haunted and still stands to this day with much of its original structure preserved. Behold the iconic tree that is old enough to have witnessed the chilling events from the historic Battle of Gettysburg. Discover the Gettysburg Municipal Building, which was once the Adam’s County Prison, where many criminals died within its walls and Civil War soldiers outside. Learn about the hospital that was established in the building just four years before the Battle of Gettysburg. Finally, explore the paranormal activity that is rumored to take place in a hotel that was repurposed as a hospital during the Civil War.
What's included
- Professional local tour guide
- food and drinks
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
- 1
Stop 1
20 min
The founder of the Inn, Alexander Dobbin, is said to still haunt the house smoking a cigar. There are reports of apparitions of slaves who are believed to have never left the house, including sightings in hidden areas.
- 2
Stop 2
20 min
Discover a historic publishing house and become familiar with its intriguing history.
- 3
Stop 3
10 min
Many people believe that the Jennie Wade House is haunted, and it remains standing to this day with a significant portion of its original structure preserved.
- 4
Stop 4
10 min
Besides being an award winning and historic B&B, Brickhouse Inn is believed to be a haunted bastion filled with Civil War ghosts.
- 5
Stop 5
10 min
The iconic tree that is old enough to have witnessed the gruesome past and chilling events from the historic Battle of Gettysburg
- 6
Stop 6
10 min
Not only does the Farnsworth House Inn offer excellent food and beverages, but it also houses the ghosts of the past, having been constructed in 1810.
- 7
Stop 7
10 min
Initially built in the 1800s as the Adam's County Prison, the Gettysburg Municipal Building witnessed deaths of criminals within its walls and Civil War soldiers just outside. Late at night, strange occurrences have been reported inside the building.
- 8
Stop 8
15 min
The edifice was erected only four years prior to the Battle of Gettysburg, and was utilized as a hospital during and after the conflict. The seats were dismantled to form an unobstructed space that served as an operating room where surgeons operated in front of other soldiers, causing the traumatic events to leave a lasting mark on the structure.
- 9
Stop 9
15 min
During the Civil War, this hotel was repurposed as a hospital, and it is rumored to have experienced paranormal activity. Explore the tales of ghostly encounters at this renowned historical hotel.
Meeting and pickup
Meet guide waiting in front of Dobbin House Tavern (89 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA)
End point
Tour ends after visiting this attraction
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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