Gettysburg: Guided Battlefield Tour from Washington, D.C.

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Travel back in time to a turning point in the Civil War on a guided tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield. Learn about the events of the battle from a licensed battlefield guide.

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Highlights

  • Learn about the Battle of Gettysburg from a licensed battlefield guide
  • Travel back in time to a turning point in the Civil War in a luxury vehicle
  • See artifacts and cinematic perspectives of the Gettysburg battle
  • Visit the actual battlefield settings and learn about the events of the battle
  • Hear an in-depth narrative of the events of the Gettysburg battle

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Let us transport you in a luxury vehicle to a turning point in the Civil War. Be escorted by a Battlefield guide that will tell an in-depth narrative of those three fateful days in July 1863. This tour gives you an in-depth narrative of the events of Gettysburg battle by showing you artifacts, cinematic perspective, and actual battlefield settings from a licensed professional battlefield guide. The Battle of Gettysburg, fought during the Civil War in July 1863, was a pivotal moment in American history, a turning point that would shape the nation for generations. The battle is considered one of the bloodiest battles in American history. The Union Army, led by General George Meade, defeated the Confederate Army, led by General Robert E. Lee, after three days of intense fighting. The battle resulted in over 50,000 casualties and is remembered as a defining moment in American history. Once you arrive at Gettysburg National Park, you will go to the Visitor Center where they will be expecting you. You will see an introductory film, the Cycloram and their museum. Grab a quick bite before your tour. A guide will accompany you in the vehicle you arrived in and take you on a three hour tour around the Battlefield, 16 stops all together. You will have the opportunity to step out at many of these stops along the way. The driving portion of the tour is three hours.

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Transportation/Driver Admission Cyclorama Museum Live Tour Guide

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Gettysburg: Guided Battlefield Tour from Washington, D.C.
Gettysburg: Guided Battlefield Tour from Washington, D.C.
Gettysburg: Guided Battlefield Tour from Washington, D.C.
Gettysburg: Guided Battlefield Tour from Washington, D.C.
Gettysburg: Guided Battlefield Tour from Washington, D.C.
Gettysburg: Guided Battlefield Tour from Washington, D.C.
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