Gettysburg Echoes of War Ghost Tour for All Ages
by Ghost City Tours of Gettysburg
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The Gettysburg Echoes of War Ghost Tour for All Ages is a 90-minute walking tour that explores locations in Gettysburg connected to the Civil War and its lasting echoes. The tour begins at the Ghost City Tours storefront with a six-minute introduction. It then moves to the Lincoln Statue at Wills House, where participants spend ten minutes learning about Abraham Lincoln and a related local figure. Next, the group spends twelve minutes at the David Wills House, the site where Lincoln completed the Gettysburg Address. The tour continues with a twelve-minute stop at a historic hotel that existed during the battle and is known for its haunted stories. Another twelve-minute stop focuses on Tillie Pierce, a 15-year-old girl who survived the battle and showed great bravery. Visitors then spend twelve minutes at the Shriver House Museum, built in 1860 and used as a Confederate hospital and sniper nest during the war. The tour includes a twelve-minute visit to the Jennie Wade House, the birthplace of the only civilian killed during the Civil War. The final stop is the Farnsworth House Inn, where the group spends twelve minutes learning about its significant wartime role and the sixteen spirits said to haunt the site. The tour highlights the experiences of soldiers who fought on Gettysburg’s streets and the civilians affected by the battle. It is suitable for all ages. Gratuities are not included. Groups of ten or more should contact the private and group sales coordinator for arrangements.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ghost City Tours Storefront
The tour starts here with an introduction to the route and its historical context.
6 min
Lincoln Statue at Wills House
This stop features the statue of Abraham Lincoln and a tourist figure linked to a famous singer.
10 min
David Wills House
Visitors learn about this house where Abraham Lincoln completed the Gettysburg Address.
12 min
Battle-Era Hotel
The tour visits a hotel that existed during the Battle of Gettysburg and is known for haunted stories.
12 min
Tillie Pierce Story Location
Discussion focuses on Tillie Pierce, a 15-year-old girl who showed bravery during the Battle of Gettysburg.
12 min
Shriver House Museum
Built in 1860, this house served as a Confederate hospital and sniper nest during the Civil War.
12 min
Jennie Wade House
The birthplace of Jennie Wade, the only civilian casualty of the Civil War.
12 min
Farnsworth House Inn
Known for heavy wartime activity and said to be haunted by 16 spirits.
12 min
Meeting point
You will meet you tour guide at the Ghost City Tours Storefront.
End point
Starting location may change depending on tour route.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Gettysburg Echoes of War Ghost Tour for All Ages
by Ghost City Tours of Gettysburg
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$59.98Overview
The Gettysburg Echoes of War Ghost Tour for All Ages is a 90-minute walking tour that explores locations in Gettysburg connected to the Civil War and its lasting echoes. The tour begins at the Ghost City Tours storefront with a six-minute introduction. It then moves to the Lincoln Statue at Wills House, where participants spend ten minutes learning about Abraham Lincoln and a related local figure. Next, the group spends twelve minutes at the David Wills House, the site where Lincoln completed the Gettysburg Address. The tour continues with a twelve-minute stop at a historic hotel that existed during the battle and is known for its haunted stories. Another twelve-minute stop focuses on Tillie Pierce, a 15-year-old girl who survived the battle and showed great bravery. Visitors then spend twelve minutes at the Shriver House Museum, built in 1860 and used as a Confederate hospital and sniper nest during the war. The tour includes a twelve-minute visit to the Jennie Wade House, the birthplace of the only civilian killed during the Civil War. The final stop is the Farnsworth House Inn, where the group spends twelve minutes learning about its significant wartime role and the sixteen spirits said to haunt the site. The tour highlights the experiences of soldiers who fought on Gettysburg’s streets and the civilians affected by the battle. It is suitable for all ages. Gratuities are not included. Groups of ten or more should contact the private and group sales coordinator for arrangements.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ghost City Tours Storefront
The tour starts here with an introduction to the route and its historical context.
6 min
Lincoln Statue at Wills House
This stop features the statue of Abraham Lincoln and a tourist figure linked to a famous singer.
10 min
David Wills House
Visitors learn about this house where Abraham Lincoln completed the Gettysburg Address.
12 min
Battle-Era Hotel
The tour visits a hotel that existed during the Battle of Gettysburg and is known for haunted stories.
12 min
Tillie Pierce Story Location
Discussion focuses on Tillie Pierce, a 15-year-old girl who showed bravery during the Battle of Gettysburg.
12 min
Shriver House Museum
Built in 1860, this house served as a Confederate hospital and sniper nest during the Civil War.
12 min
Jennie Wade House
The birthplace of Jennie Wade, the only civilian casualty of the Civil War.
12 min
Farnsworth House Inn
Known for heavy wartime activity and said to be haunted by 16 spirits.
12 min
Meeting point
You will meet you tour guide at the Ghost City Tours Storefront.
End point
Starting location may change depending on tour route.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.