Touring the Gettysburg Battlefield
As soon as the guns fell silent, the Gettysburg Battlefield began drawing visitors. Today, this land in Central Pennsylvania serves as 6,000 acres of inspiration. Close to 1,400 monuments and markers dot the Battlefield’s landscape. By touring this hallowed ground and learning the significance of each area, generations have gained new insight into the Civil War and our country as a whole.
Before you visit the gettysburg Battlefield
You wlll want to begin your Gettysburg experience with the Cyclorama, Film and Museum Experience, that will help you understand the Battle of Gettysburg and its important role in our nation's history.Exclusively at Gettysburg National Military Park.
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If you're not ready to book online, you can call our reservations department at 1-877-874-2478.
Touring the gettysburg Battlefield
There are a number of ways to tour the actual Gettysburg Battlefield:
One way is by reserving a Licensed Battlefield Guide Car Tour. On this tour, a Licensed Battlefield Guide will drive your personal car for a detailed two-hour tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield. Allow 2.5 hours. Guides are available daily.
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If you're not ready to book online, you can call our reservations department at 877-874-2478. Please note that guides must be reserved a minimum of three days before your scheduled visit. Guides are available for tours on a first-come, first-served, daily basis; if you do not make an advanced reservation, we recommend that you arrive early. The Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center opens at 8 a.m.
Or you can join a Licensed Gettysburg Battlefield Guided Bus Tour. Relax as you hear about the largest battle ever fought on the continent. Stops will be made at key battlefield locations such as the Eternal Peace Light Memorial and Little Round Top, so don’t forget your camera. Tours are available daily. Please allow 2.5 hours.
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Other options for exploring the Battlefield include audio tours with a cassette or CD, which may be purchased in the Gettysburg Museum Bookstore upon arrival. Self-guided park maps are available at the park information desk, or via the National Park Service’s web site. Please allow a minimum of 2 hours for these tour options.
Don't forget to ask about special value packages that combine Gettysburg Battlefield tours with Cyclorama, Film and Museum tickets.
National Park Service Ranger Programs at gettysburg
If you visit in the summer, you can take part in one of National Park Service Summer Ranger Programs. Gettysburg
National Military Park rangers offer a variety of seasonal programs that are designed to enhance your
Gettysburg visit. These programs are offered daily and are free of charge.
Click here for schedules. Tickets are not necessary. Program lengths vary.
gettysburg's Soldiers' National Cemetery
The Soldiers’ National Cemetery is an important part of any Gettysburg visit. Abraham Lincoln came to dedicate this national cemetery in 1863 just months after the battle, delivering his famous Gettysburg Address. Today, the cemetery is the final resting place for American veterans from the country’s major wars and conflicts, from the Civil War through Vietnam. Tickets are not necessary.
Please allow a minimum of 30 minutes to visit the Cemetery.
Eisenhower National Historic Site at gettysburg
You should also include the Eisenhower National Historic Site on your itinerary. President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife Mamie owned only one home, and it was here at Gettysburg. Today, you can take a step back in time and visit the iconic home of one of our nation’s most celebrated public servants.
Please allow a minimum of 90 minutes to visit the Eisenhower Site.
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