Battle in the Street in Gettysburg: An Evening Walking Tour
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5.0 (9)
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1 hour


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English

Overview

The only Gettysburg tour provided by the Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides that highlights the fighting that occurred in the streets of Gettysburg. You will also hear stories about the heroic citizens who sacrificed everything to assist the soldiers. You will walk past houses and buildings and hear stories about what it was like to be a soldier and a civilian during those three seminal days in July.

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Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides

Ratings & Reviews

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Honored Those Who Endured Real Tragedy

carolynmB1196GN, Sept 2025

Our tour with Karen Saltzgiver was unforgettable. Karen is a storyteller extraordinaire—she gave us the fascinating scoop and wove together connections from the many individuals who lived in Gettysburg during the battle. She brought to life the struggles of those who picked up the pieces after the armies left, helping us see far beyond what any history book could capture. During our tour, her gift for storytelling truly shone, as did her talent as an actress. Later, during a reenactment, Karen moved me to tears in her role as the mother of Jenny Wade. She reached beyond the sensationalism of typical tourism and delivered a deeply realistic, heartfelt portrayal that honored the real people who endured real tragedy. Thank you so much, Karen! We’ll be sure to see you again next time.

Response from Host, Sept 2025

Great review! Thank you for taking the time to tell us (and the world) about Karen's effectiveness. She (and all of our guides) are fantastic. Hope to see you on a future tour!

Great Gettysburg Tour

colleen_w, Nov 2024

The tour was very informative would definitely do a longer tour this was only a one hour tour and the time went very fast.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Yes, there are so many additional stories on the longer tours.

Through the residence eyes

Cheryl_N, Aug 2024

Terry was a great tour guide. He answered all our questions and was very informative. We learned about Gettysburg through the eyes of the towns folks and how they reacted before, during and after the battle. We visited several buildings in the town and he made us feel like we were in the thick of things. I recommend this tour, you won't be disappointed. Terry made learning fun!! 😊

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you for your review. All of our guides are very good and Terry is among the best!

Fun and informative tour!

V1013EFlornad, Aug 2024

Doug did a great job walking us through this tour, he was extremely knowledgeable and added lots of other additional information and facts of which my teenagers found very interesting. Thank you for a great history lesson/learning experience!!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you for your feedback. Hope to see you in the future on another one of our tours.

Itinerary

  • Gettysburg

    The first shot fired at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863, started the three-day battle. Citizens were in a turmoil with a growing flood of wounded men being brought into town. Between 3:30 & 4:30 pm the Union lines to the west & north of Gettysburg crumbled and soldiers converged into one blue mass moving through the town with Confederates on their heels. There was fighting in the streets, alleys & yards, as the town's people sought refuge in their cellars as the war was brought to their doorsteps. Walk the streets and alleys with a Guide and hear the stories of the civilians who lived through these violent days as the battle spilled into the town of Gettysburg.

    1 hour
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Location

Address

1 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA

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Experience

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Guide Languages

  • English

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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EUR 21.00