Iconic Battlefields Audio Tour: Gettysburg, Shiloh & More
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About the Activity
This captivating bundle of self-guided audio tours immerses you in the battles of Gettysburg, Antietam, and Yorktown. Discover how the Americans finally defeated the mighty British empire in the decisive battle of the Revolutionary War. Then jump forward in time to two of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, when brother fought against brother. Hear about the generals, unsung heroes, and blow-by-blow accounts of how it all unfolded. Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time! After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route. This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.5 days
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Fees : Admission fees. Vicksburg National Military Park
Fees : Admission fees. Yorktown Battlefield
Fees : Admission fees. Antietam National Battlefield
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A visit to the Gettysburg Battlefield is not complete without stopping at the Gettysburg Heritage Center Museum.
The tour begins at either the Heritage Center or the National Park Visitor Center. If you’re not at either location yet, head over now. From there, we’ll follow the official Auto Tour route.
Note: This 20+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Gettysburg Battlefield in 2-4 hours.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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As we continue driving, dawn breaks on the first day of battle. At McPherson's Ridge, Union and Confederate armies clash and generals on both sides order their regiments into place. We'll be able to imagine the movements of the battle as we look out over the ridge.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Our drive takes us over the Railway Cut, where we'll explore the different battle strategies of the generals on both sides of the fight. This was the unlikely site of a major skirmish during the first day. We'll continue forward, diving into the backstories of some of the key battlefield players.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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As we drive, we'll pass the first of many memorials at Gettysburg - the Eternal Light Peace Memorial. This memorial commemorates the reunification of the United States. Maine granite forms the base, while Alabama limestone forms the pillar -- a symbolic unification of north and south.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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We'll continue driving along the Gettysburg Auto Road. Our next stop is at the Oak Ridge Observation Tower. Here we'll be able to jump back to that first day of battle -- but by now, it's the afternoon. We'll "join" the fight as Union soldiers try to keep the Confederacy at bay. The top of this tower is a great place to get panoramic views of the historic fields that once saw so much violence and bloodshed.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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We'll continue driving, following the progress of the first day of battle as we follow the Gettysburg Battlefield Auto Road. Though we'll pass several more memorials, one in particular stands out: the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry Monument. There’s a dog sculpted on the other side of the statue’s base. That’s Battlefield Sallie! She served as a mascot of the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry, and accompanied these Union soldiers for most of the Civil War. We'll drive past Sallie and learn a little about the importance of drummers and military music during the war.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Our journey continues along the Gettysburg Auto Road as evening descends on the first day of battle. Union soldiers have paid heavily and lost ground. Is there any hope of success? We'll explore the various plans and strategies the generals come up with as they bunker down after the first day. • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Our drive takes us past the North Carolina Memorial and Virginia Monument.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Accommodation : Not Included
Meals : Not Included
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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You can also begin the tour from Shiloh Battlefield Visitor Center, 1055 Pittsburg Landing Rd, Shiloh, TN 38376, USA.View Location
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You can also begin the tour from Vicksburg National Military Park Visitor Center, 3201 Clay St, Vicksburg, MS 39183, USA.
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You can also begin the tour from Grand French Battery, Yorktown, VA 23690, USA.View Location
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You can also begin the tour from America's National Parks Store at Antietam National Battlefield, 5831 Dunker Church Rd, Sharpsburg, MD 21782, USA.View Location
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Begin the tour from Culp Street, Culp St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.View Location
End point
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You can also begin the tour from Shiloh Battlefield Visitor Center, 1055 Pittsburg Landing Rd, Shiloh, TN 38376, USA.View Location
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You can also begin the tour from Vicksburg National Military Park Visitor Center, 3201 Clay St, Vicksburg, MS 39183, USA.
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You can also begin the tour from Grand French Battery, Yorktown, VA 23690, USA.View Location
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You can also begin the tour from America's National Parks Store at Antietam National Battlefield, 5831 Dunker Church Rd, Sharpsburg, MD 21782, USA.View Location
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Begin the tour from Culp Street, Culp St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Language And Guide
Audio Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket1. Find The Setup Instructions NOW: Download the App: actiontourguide.com/app Find Your Password: Search your email or text messages for “Action Tour Guide” Enter Password: Open the app and enter your 8-digit password Download the Tour NOW while you have Wi-Fi or cell service Offline Ready: Once downloaded, the tour works without internet Need Help? Visit: actiontourguide.com/redeem 2. Download The Tour NOW: Download NOW over WiFi or cellular data ahead of your trip. Don’t wait until travel day - your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR from purchase. Your password redemption is limited to the number of travelers booked, please enter the same password on each device. 3. Audio Tour Tips: This is a self-guided audio tour - no one will meet you at the starting point. Entrance and attraction tickets are not included. Please book those separately. Curious how it works? Watch a quick video here: actiontourguide.com/tutorial For the best audio connect to the car stereo via Bluetooth, USB or Aux, or listen from your phone speaker. CarPlay and Android Auto aren’t supported yet. Bring headphones for the best experience on your walking tour. Valid for 12 months - listen to your tour on any day without changing your travel date or rebooking! 4. Help & Support: Visit our FAQs: actiontourguide.com/faq Chat online: actiontourguide.com Call: 1-412-205-8152 Email: support@actiontourguide.comCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/New_York time to receive 100% refund.
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