Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

4.4(1,065)4 hFree cancellationBy Action Day Trips

About this activity

#1 Gettysburg Audio Tour

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Four score and seven years ago

Follow the Gettysburg National Military Park's driving route through the battlefield, connecting the dots between what you can see and what happened here 150+ years ago. With 80+ stories, 3+ hours of audio, and expert guidance, you'll get a full account of the battle, including Pickett's Charge, Devil's Den, and Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address.

Download before you go and tour fully offline. Pause where you want, skip what you don't, and explore the stories that interest you most.

1. Purchase one tour per car, not per person.

2. 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.

3. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

4. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

What's 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.
✓Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
✓Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.

Not included

✕No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Meeting and pickup

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.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

Cancellation policy

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

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