Gettysburg Pennsylvania offers visitors to learn about the historical site in a more interesting and fun ways with a variety of different tours such as historical walking tours, battlefield driving tours, bus tours, and ghost tours. The battle of Gettysburg is the most important battle of the Civil War which went on for three days, and it started as a conflict but ended involving 160,000 Americans.
On historical walking tours guides dressed in costumes lead visitors through historic Gettysburg. During this walk they share stories about the civilians or remarkable events that took part in the famous battle.
“This was an amazing tour. Our guide Joanne Lewis knows all the facts and information necessary to make your trip memorable! Positively a must for the avid civil war buff, or the novice.” said coocoomaroo a user of tripadivsor.com.
According to Gettysburg.com visitors who are interested in learning what actually happened on the battlefield of Gettysburg can take a battlefield driving or bus tours. On the driving tours you can explore the battlefield in your own car while listening to a cassette or CD which can be rented and purchased at Farnsworth House book store. You can ride on a Double Decker bus and watch reenactments of the conflict.
“This was the best way to see the battlefield, when you first get to Gettysburg. You get a great overall feel for the place. The tour guides were exceptional so full of information, and stories, kept you wanting more.” said travelinmomma1963 a user of tripadivsor.com.
There are also ghost tours of buildings along Steinwehr Avenue that are still haunted. You can become a real ghost hunter using tools such as electronic ghost finders and other equipment that are provided on the tour according to Gettysburg.com. Hours of operation is 7:45 PM & 9:00 PM. Ticket admissions are Adults $7.00 Children seven and under free and Special rates for groups (10 or more).
“This was a great walking tour of Gettysburg for a great price! My tour was almost two hours and very informative. I love hearing the tales of the buildings and its spirits! Highly recommended!” said Chrissy N. a user of yelp.com.
Gettysburg.com lists other attractions visitors can see in Gettysburg such as: - General Lee’s headquarters
- Jennie Wade House Museum(a civilian who was killed during the war)
- Soldiers National Museum
- Hall of Presidents
- American Civil War Wax Museum.
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