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If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure or fail to show up on the confirmed day of travel, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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Starpoints:
- Travel in comfort on luxury motor coaches on the 2.5 hour jouney from Washington DC to Gettysburg.
- Let our experienced driver-guide tell you about the history of the Washington & Pennsylvania areas.
- Devote your day to a tour of Gettysburg and the historic battlefield.
- Visit the Gettysburg Diorama, one of the largest Miniature Military Dioramas in the United States.
- Listen to the narrated history of the famous Battle, accompanied by sound and light effects.
- Dine at General Pickett's All-U-Can-Eat Buffet Restaurant (meal not included).
- View Cemetery Ridge where Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address.
- Visit the restored home of George Washington Shriver.
- See where Confederate sharpshooters were killed and where Civil War bullets and medical equipment were discovered 133 years later.
- Bring your camera for excellent photo opportunities.
Description
Travel through picturesque country to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a town steeped in history. Your day will be devoted to a tour of the town and the historic battlefield.
The Gettysburg Diorama, one of the largest Miniature Military Dioramas in the United States, gives a narrated history of the Battle, accompanied by sound and light effects. The commentary of the tour guides will help you to understand more clearly than ever before the story of the largest battle ever fought on U.S. soil.
View Cemetery Ridge where Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address. Visit the restored home of George Washington Shriver and see where Confederate sharpshooters were killed – where Civil War bullets and medical equipment were discovered 133 years later.
Dine at General Pickett's All-U-Can-Eat Buffet for lunch, featuring fresh baked bread, homemade soups, salad bar & a tempting dessert table filled with homemade pies and cakes. Enjoy down home cooking in a family atmosphere (meal not included).
Please Note: Due to increased security measures in and around Washington DC, Government buildings and attractions may close without prior notice. We will not be held responsible for non-entry due to closures and or time allotment.
Hotel pickup and return are not included on this tour.
Washington to Gettysburg is 2.5 hour coach ride
Reviews & ratings from fellow travelers
Read what other travelers think about the Gettysburg Civil War Battleground Tour (Bus). We only accept reviews from actual, confirmed travelers who purchased the tour / activity from us, so you can be sure the reviews are unbiased and authentic.
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Driver and tour guide were both fantastic personalities.
Reviewed by: Marvin W., USA, August 2010
Great experience. Was worht it 100 percent! This tour gives you a view via a Diarama of the whole Gettysburg Event then takes you to the 25 miles it covers with a guide and you walk through many of the battle scenes. You end up getting the civilian side with the Shriver house tour. At the end you get some free time at Gettysburg to either shop, have a drink or do what ever thrills you. IT is a great way to spend a day.
Reviewed by: Hector M., USA, July 2010
My daughter and husband did not want to go, telling me they thought i was crazy to book this tour. In the end, they both could not stop raving about how wonderful it was. We are now recommending this tour to everyone we know who is planning on visiting DC. Dale, the battlefield guide as well as our bus driver, were fantastic. We do have one negative which I must comment on. The bus driver explained that we needed to leave at a certain time to get back before we would hit the traffic. Unfortunately it did not work out this way. I believe the driver must stick to the schedule without deviation. Maybe tell guests that they have to be back earlier? Not sure. As a result of being incredibly late, we had to sit through an extra hours worth of traffic. Our other complaint is that general pickett buffet. absolutely awful. We do not eat that type of food and stay away from buffets whenever we can. But we also heard the chinese place next door was no better. We did find out that friendlys has a full sit down menu. would have preferred to eat there instead, but we were given the impression that friendlys only served ice cream. we are from Los angeles and have never heard of friendlys restaurant, so we did not know they had a full menu. So except for these two things, we were okay. We were so late getting back that we had to cancel our plans for the evening which we were disappointed with that. Stick to a schedule!!!
Reviewed by: cathy k., USA, June 2010
excellent tour. I wanted to give my grandson a tour of an important event in history. He was impressed with the explanation and descriptions. We were both impressed with the Schriver house tour also. I would recommend the tour to anyone who is really interested in an extensive tour of the battle. Delman Piittmann
Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA, March 2010
The tour to Gettysburg was better than I expected. The bus driver was courteous, on time, and described various historical sites after leaving Union Station through to our destination of Gettysburg. The bus afforded DVD videos describing the battle of Gettysburg as we rolled by the countryside. It was nice to see so many foreigners on our bus who found a trip to Gettysburg was very much worth their time and money. Fortunately, the weather cooperated and it was very sunny, balmy, with a high in the 70s.
In Gettysburg, near the General Pickett restaurant, we met an outstanding battlefield tour guide. His two hour narrative of the battle was outstanding, and he answered in detail every question. His description was clearly stated, giving most of us a thorough understanding of what took place. Later, the bus driver stopped at the Shriver House for a tour of how civilians withstood the three day battle. The hostess of the house gave us a description and tour of the home which made me feel like I was transported back to July 1863. This stop was a great treat. Our stops at the Evergreen Cemetery to stand in the very area where President Lincoln gave his address was a thrill of a lifetime for me. The last stop at the new visitors center just topped off a great day going back in history. For me, an amateur Lincoln scholar, this trip to Gettysburg was a quest worth reaching for.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA, September 2009
Our Gettysburg experience was not one to be forgotten! The tour guide was not only knowledgeable but also very passionate about American history and the Civil War in particular. He made the whole experience alive and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
Reviewed by: Angela W., USA, July 2009
It was one of the best days in our trip to Washington DC! The bus ride was comfortable (with a bathroom,) the tour guide was knowledgeable and interesting, and the Shriver House in town was included as well as the battlefield. A good value and highly recommended!
Reviewed by: Margaret F., USA, July 2009
The tour was excellent and particularly the guide who was simply amazing - very knowledgeable, approachable and friendly.
Reviewed by: Grazyna S., USA, May 2009
We both enjoyed the trip, especially the well-informed leader who explained the battles so well. The meal was great also.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA, November 2008
Tour guide was the most informative on facts I have ever had! His knowledge on Gettysburg is priceless. I would recommend this guide, if you take the tour. The Battle Grounds are very well preserved, and viewed from the bus nicely. Take the tour, see for yourself.
Reviewed by: Charles N., USA, October 2008
