Top 10 cultural & heritage things to do in Gettysburg

1. Self-guided audio tour of Gettysburg Battlefield

Explore Gettysburg's historic sites—Devil's Den, Little Round Top—using an audio guide for insights and stories, available offline for flexible pacing.

2. Self-guided Gettysburg driving and walking tour bundle

Explore Gettysburg at your own pace with a self-guided driving and walking audio tour featuring GPS-triggered narration and historical insights.

“This tour is quite informative and I suggest visiting from Thursday to Sunday to experience most of the businesses.”— Melissa_M

3. Historic Soldiers Orphans Homestead tour in Gettysburg

Forty-five minutes guided tour — explore the Historic Soldiers Orphans Homestead, a former Civil War field hospital turned orphanage.

4. Ghost hunt at the Jennie Wade birthplace in Gettysburg

Two hours in an intimate group — use EMF detectors and spirit boxes at one of Gettysburg's most haunted locations.

“Brian enhanced our ghost tour significantly. He shared a fascinating history of the haunted house and taught us how to operate the ghost hunting tools. We experienced some intriguing moments that made the evening even more enjoyable.”— C5435QNcynthiab

5. Gettysburg Haunted Spirits Tour

Two hours exploring Downtown Gettysburg — visit the old jail and church while hearing chilling ghost stories linked to the Civil War's dark history.

“Ron's guiding skills are fantastic. He is the best tour guide my family has had in a long time, fully engaging with the stories he tells. If possible, request him for your tour. I even took a photo with him, and he was more than happy to oblige. When I return to Gettysburg, I will definitely seek him out again. He deserves more than the five stars I can give!”— C5419JMbeckyr

6. One-hour walking tour of Gettysburg's civilian experience

One-hour exploration of Gettysburg's Southern End, led by a licensed guide in groups of under ten.

“Our guide was fantastic—very knowledgeable and friendly. This tour ranks among the best we’ve experienced.”— Rebecca_B

7. Small group evening ghost investigation in Gettysburg

Two hours of guided paranormal investigation using the latest equipment in small groups, uncovering Gettysburg's intriguing history and stories.

“Clint was an excellent guide who brought along plenty of equipment. Over the course of three hours, we visited three different locations, and I had a wonderful time. I look forward to returning.”— JD_D

8. Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour in Gettysburg

Ninety minutes exploring the Jennie Wade House, with stories of its haunting history and a chance to spot paranormal activity.

“The combo tour with the Orphanage was excellent, and I highly recommend it. Our guide, Rachel, was fantastic—she showed great respect for the history and was genuinely engaging. Her storytelling skillfully combined paranormal tales with historical accounts.”— Sara_and_RyanLove

9. Guided ghost hunt at the historic Welty House

Two hours of guided ghost hunting at the Welty House — use provided equipment to investigate reports of supernatural activity in a historic setting tied to the Battle of Gettysburg.

“The tour was enjoyable and involved exploring two locations in the basement using equipment. At the first site, we had some intriguing readings on an EMF detector, and at the second site, a bell rang. While we were uncertain about using dowsing rods, it was still entertaining. Our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable, making our experience even better. We appreciated our time on this tour.”— H3278QRjamiew

10. One-hour walking tour of Gettysburg's Danger & Courage

One-hour guided tour on foot through Gettysburg, focusing on civilian experiences and key historical events during the battle.

“The tour was fantastic, incredibly informative, and the guide was enthusiastic about sharing details about the area. I highly recommend it!”— F5865TFbrianp