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Gettysburg Battlefield Tour 9 hr

TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10

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232 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 9 hrs
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Explore Gettysburg’s battlefield, museum, Cyclorama, and historic downtown on a guided full-day trip from Washington, D.C.

About this tour

Travel from Washington, D.C., to Gettysburg for a full day among the landscapes and stories of the American Civil War. This Gettysburg Battlefield Tour pairs guided transportation with time to explore one of the nation’s most significant historic sites.

Spend about four hours at Gettysburg National Military Park. Watch the 22-minute film A New Birth of Freedom, visit the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War and Cyclorama, and take a battlefield tour with an expert guide. Afterward, enjoy free time in downtown Gettysburg before the return journey. Chips or a granola bar and bottled water are provided, and transportation is in a professionally maintained vehicle suited to the group.

The nine-hour outing includes travel, traffic, and visit time. Choose an available pickup location in the Washington, D.C., area and contact the operator at least three days ahead to confirm it. Set out for Gettysburg and experience its history through the battlefield, museum exhibits, and time in town.

Highlights

  • Explore Gettysburg National Military Park with an expert guide
  • Watch the 22-minute film A New Birth of Freedom
  • See the Gettysburg Cyclorama and Civil War Museum
  • Enjoy free time in downtown Gettysburg
  • Travel between Washington, D.C., and Gettysburg in a comfortable vehicle

What's included

Included

  • Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War admission
  • Cyclorama admission
  • Gettysburg Battlefield Tour
  • Expert tour guide or driver-guide
  • Chips or granola bar and bottled water
  • Select pickup and drop-off locations in Washington, D.C.
  • Admission to the 22-minute film A New Birth of Freedom
  • Transportation in a professionally maintained vehicle

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Meals, food, and drinks
  • Gratuities; 15%–20% recommended

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Important information

  • Travelers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; strollers are permitted
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Contact the operator at least 3 days before departure to provide your pickup location; otherwise, the default is 8:00 a.m. at the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C.
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  • A 7:30 a.m. departure is listed at the Dental Office, 7787 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043
  • Tour duration includes visits, travel, traffic, and driving between locations
  • Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun protection, cash, and water
  • Cash may be needed for certain attractions, shops, and tickets
  • Third-party attraction tickets and city passes are not accepted; admission tickets must be purchased during booking or from the guide on tour day
  • For multiple bookings, provide all confirmation numbers to help ensure you travel on the same bus
  • Provide a valid, reachable phone number for safety and trip communication
  • Special requests are not guaranteed; confirm feasibility with the operator after booking

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.57 on Viator and 4.85 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.7.

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