Gettysburg Walking Tour: Danger & Courage

Explore Gettysburg’s battle-scarred streets, hear tales of bravery and tragedy, and uncover the town’s rich history on this immersive walking tour.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gettysburg - It was a “no man’s land” during the Battle of Gettysburg. Civilians on lower Baltimore Street and Steinwehr Avenue were trapped in the crossfire between Union and Confederate troops. On this tour you will hear about the tragic death of Jennie Wade, how civilians survived the battle, the fighting between the two sides in the streets,…
What's Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information

Baltimore Street and Steinwehr Avenue were trapped in the crossfire between Union and Confederate troops. On this tour you will hear about the tragic death of Jennie Wade, how civilians survived the battle, the fighting between the two sides in the streets, the aftermath of the battle, presidential visits, and some of Gettysburg’s early history.
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Location
1 Lefever Street
Lefever Street
Lefever Street intersects with Baltimore Street Meet at Unity Park
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jeffrey_s
Aug 1, 2025
Historical Walking Tour along Baltimore Street of Gettysburg, PA - Our tour guide (Karen S) was very kind and professional. She provided a wealth of information to us while also offering suggestions for places along the tour area to visit. Karen smiled while speaking to us and to those walking by. She ensured the road was safe to pass and traffic had stopped or came to a stop before allowing us to cross. We left happy and informed!
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Kathleen_c
Aug 1, 2025
I like the title given - The walking tour was so informative. I would recommend it to understand what the town endured during the battle.
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Nataliemm2916ct
Jul 27, 2025
Great tour! - Our tour guide Doug Brown was great! He was easy to talk with, very personable and talked with our son to answer questions. He made it fun to learn about history. He even gave him a real civil war bullet to keep!
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622lesad
Jul 23, 2025
Battle of Gettysburg- how the City was affected. - Brenda was friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the battle of Gettysburg - especially within the city. It was interesting to learn about how this battle in the Civil War affected the town, the nation and the war going forward. This tour was a slow walk with lots of stops for talking.
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Iona_m
Jul 19, 2025
Very knowledgeable; great experience - Fantastic tour; really brought the stories of the town to life. Such a wealth of knowledge and answered all questions so thoughtfully.
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Tracey
Jul 10, 2025
Terrific tour of the south end. - We took our tour of the south end of town with Terry. He did an excellent job! He told us the facts and stories of all that happened in that area. Several times on the tour he read quotes from the actual people he was referring to. We really appreciated all of the insights he had to share!
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Mimijude1313
Jul 3, 2025
Must Do Tour!!!! - Brad was very knowledgeable. He brought umbrellas to keep us safe from the sun. Very kind and thoughtful. Allowed us ample time to ask questions. Great experience!! Thanks, Brad.
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Jacob_t
Jun 23, 2025
Very good experience - John was very informative and interesting. I’m very happy l did this and would recommend it to others
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Emilyewolin
Jun 9, 2025
A One of a Kind Tour! - This was one of the best walking tours! We felt as if our guide, John McTague, was an expert in his field and he made the tour special for us. Take this tour!
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Smith08family
Jun 20, 2025
Want to know what civilians had to deal with during the three day battle? This tour is for you. - This was an informative hour plus tour of the south end of Gettysburg. Learned about the dangers for civilians hiding in their homes during the three day battle. Covered about 5-6 blocks hearing interesting stories from a local.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).