Gettysburg Tours: Battlefield, Bus, Bike, Ghost & Horseback

There's no one right way to see Gettysburg — the choices range from aLicensed Battlefield Guide in your own car to candlelit ghost walks through haunted alleys. Here's every kind of Gettysburg tour, ranked when to book each.

Gettysburg Battlefield Tours

Gettysburg battlefield tours are the headline experience. The best overview is with a Licensed Battlefield Guide — they ride along in your car (or you book a bus tour) and walk you through the three days of fighting, monument by monument.

Gettysburg Bus Tours

Gettysburg bus tours are perfect for first-timers and groups. Most leave from the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center and run about 2 hours. They're climate-controlled and an easy way to see the whole park.

Gettysburg Ghost Tours

Gettysburg ghost tours run nightly year-round and are one of the most popular evening activities in town. Costumed guides walk you through haunted buildings, alleys, and the National Cemetery — Gettysburg is one of the most haunted towns in America.

Bike Tours in Gettysburg, PA

Bike tours in Gettysburg, PA are a fantastic way to cover more of the battlefield than you could on foot. Several local outfitters rent hybrids, e-bikes, and even Segways, and offer guided options that stick to the park's tour roads.

Horse Riding Tours in Gettysburg, PA

Horse riding tours in Gettysburg, PA take you across the actual battlefield the way soldiers saw it. National Riding Stables offers guided rides most of the year — a truly memorable way to experience the park.

Gettysburg Golf Courses

If you'd rather swing a club than ride a horse, Gettysburg golf courses include The Links at Gettysburg — a dramatic course cut through Civil War-era terrain with rock outcroppings and lakes.

Hiking Trails in Gettysburg, PA

Hiking trails in Gettysburg, PA range from easy battlefield walks to the 9-mile Billy Yank Trail and the trails at nearby Caledonia State Park. Bring boots if it's rained — the fields get muddy.

Make Gettysburg Your Base

After a long day on the battlefield, you'll want a comfortable home base. The Getty House is a short walk or drive from most tour operators and sleeps up to 8. Book direct and save up to 15%.