We had the privilege of joining Bill and Bonnie on one of their horse-drawn carriage rides around…read morethe farm. Their hospitality leading up to the ride was fantastic, the weather was a bit 'iffy' so we ended up pushing back to later in the afternoon. It was still a bit cold and overcast when we arrived and we ended up being the only couple to join them. Blankets were in the carriage waiting for us and we were greeted as soon as we pulled up, the ride was enjoyable and informative... we learned about the farm and a bit about the battle, both Bill and Bonnie were super friendly and it was a pleasure to meet them! After the ride was over we had the opportunity to go back to the barn and meet all the horses. We learned more about each of them and got to feed them carrots, absolutely worth the price and a ride we would definitely do again, hopefully under better weather next time!

From the owner: Come enjoy a one-hour horse-drawn carriage tour at Silvershire Farm just a 15 minute drive north of…read moredowntown Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Ride with us through the picturesque countryside landscapes and orchards of Adams County. In the spring witness the beauty of the orchards as the trees begin to blossom. In the fall view the majestic colors of the mountains and surrounding hills as the trees change to yellows, ambers, and scarlets of the fall. The rest of the year enjoy the beauty of the rolling hills, countryside fields, and orchards as they begin to fill up with various fruits and crops in preparation for harvest. Enjoy the leisurely and relaxing pace of your carriage as it is pulled by two gentle giants, our Shire draft horses. Along the way you will also see an Elk herd as well as a variety of other animals. We will narrate your journey with a history of the area during the Civil War Battle at Gettysburg, as well as that of the orchards and the history of the Shire horse. At the end of your one-hour ride, you can meet and take pictures with your team and feed them treats. *Kids and adults like this part of the tour.* Click the “Book Now” button on our website to view available tour dates. Costs for one hour rides are as follows: Adults $32 (13 y/o and older) Children $16 (6-12 y/o) Youngsters 5 and under free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rides can be booked 24 hours a day on our website.

Our walking tour with Ken Rich was excellent! Knowing about the battles is important of course and…read moreKen's knowledge of them is extensive, but he helped us understand what was going on in the town with real people and real families. We stood on the streets and in front of homes as he described how the battles wound around and through their lives. We saw homes that became hospitals and barracks. And heard fascinating stories about heroes that weren't just on the battlefield. Ken's interesting whether he's telling a light anecdote or a dramatic story. Yes, tour the battlefield but definitely include a tour of the town with Ken. It will make your visit to Gettysburg more complete! Linda & Richard

From the owner: Join the Reluctant Witnesses for walking tours of the town of Gettysburg where we examine the…read moreaccounts of several 1863 Gettysburg civilians who lived in town. They were reluctant witnesses to the Battle of Gettysburg. We discuss the existing structures, what the town looked like in 1863, and describe the events of July 1863 and how those townspeople remembered them.

I'd never been to Gettysburg before. So of course I jumped on Yelp to see what I could find in the…read moreway of bus tours. This is the first that came up. I checked out the website and was surprised how affordable the tour was. When we got there, Ed took us in and got us signed up. The tour lasted about 2.5 hours (close to three with the breaks). It was very informative and we hit all the highlights of the town and the battlefields. There is only maybe one or two stops where you can get out and take pictures....but you get familiar with the area so you can drive back through at your leisure and take all the photos you like wherever you choose. Would I recommend this tour company? Absolutely! There are also other ways to see Gettysburg (horseback, mini motorcycle/carts)....but a bus tour I think is the best way to go!

FANTASTIC!!!! Group of 10 of us all felt the same. Kudos to our driver and tour guide, Glen! What a…read moreknowledgable and energetic man!! He knows his stuff and we all walked away knowing things that we didn't before! The bus was rad!! The horn is the best! We did stop at a McDonalds so we could get food, refreshments and use the restroom. I thought this was a great idea as the tour was 3 hours. You don't stop and get at the attractions but it's so helpful knowing where all the roads lead and exactly what happened and where. Audio recording was used VERY briefly. Maybe 15 minutes total. Other than that it was Glen talking Thank you for a fantastic ride!!

If you only take one guided tour at Gettysburg- do this one!! It was AMAZING - an experience I'll…read morenever forget!! These guides are highly trained and specialized and insanely knowledgeable- we had excellent discussion and so much in depth learning about the battlefield as we trotted along. The carriage is Victorian style and very comfortable- and ours was pulled by two gorgeous Percheron mares, Kate and Trina - sisters!! They were so beautiful and so sweet! Sarah and Bogey (sp??) were our our drivers and they were so great to the horses and very skilled at handling anything that came up. Our guide was Chris and he was just incredible- I'd be shocked if there was anything he didn't know about Gettysburg lol!! Even his ancestors were part of the battle! Not only did he provide tons of info about the ins and outs of the battle, but he also dropped fun little pearls of trivia along the way - things like how the shapes of certain monument bases have different meanings and how the "avenues" were put in for tourists lol!! The guides have to pass a rigorous learning/testing regime to even be able to do the tours so you know they know their stuff! The tour is totally fun - but also treated with the utmost respect for the gravity of the subject - so many lives lost - such a tragic and heavy piece of history. I strongly urge anyone to take a guided tour on your visit - interacting with such knowledgeable guides really helps get a better understanding of the battle and the core issues etc. The tour starts in town at the Gettysburg Heritage Center - very easy to find and plenty of parking. They pick you up in the carriage right out front and off you go! The tour lasts around 2 hours and they let you interact with the horses afterwards if you want! Can't recommend it enough!!

The host of this tour, Truman was phenomenal. He has such a passion for history and Gettysburg that…read morereally stands out more than most guides. I believe if we had more people like him giving history tours the generations now would be more interested in learning. Well done sir! The carriage company pricing was fair, the carriage itself was beautiful, and the two ladies driving were very kind. Would definitely recommend!

This was my second time riding the tour trails but my first time with this company. Absolutely…read moreoutstanding service. Staff were fun, easy to engage and made all participants feel welcomed and comfortable no matter their riding experience. As a solo party they made me feel welcomed and included. The horses were wonderfully well behaved. The tour guide was knowledgeable and easy to engage. The tour guide informed us that this is a female owned business and is highly ethical. They have many horses so they never have to use the same ones each day. Would definitely recommend and will be returning I'm sure!

You get a two hour horseback ride through some trails following where the Confederate Army marched…read moreup into Seminary Ridge up to where the main battle occurred. The pros: The staff is awesome. They get 6 stars. They did a great job explaining safety and how to handle the horse. This is extremely helpful for those with no riding experience. They provide helmets and a radio receiver with an earbud to listen to some canned recording explaining some background of personnel, battles, and music.You get to ride right next to some historic buildings and farmhouses that you wouldn't be able to on a road or bus tour. The cons: Unless you get a certified guide, they are not allowed to narrate the history of the battle as you ride along the trail. We did not have a guide along with our group for the ride so it was fairly quiet most of the ride. Unless you are very well versed with the locations of the army units and battle locations, the ride might be a bit confusing. If you can tie this into the end of a visit to Gettysburg with the museum, film, bus or car tour, then it will be a blast.

had a wonderful experience touring the gettysburg battlefield and seeing so many legendary battle…read moresites. tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable making it easy to understand the layout and action of the battles . made a few stops along the way including the summit of little round top looking down into the devils den. this tour will give you goosebumps for sure. highly recommended.

We got this tour from Groupon and we were glad we chose it. We're from California so coming…read more to Pennsylvania and the summer is a little bit of a climate change for us. It's really humid so I am glad we chose to do the air conditioned bus. The guy was very knowledgeable and he was easy to understand and we stopped and saw some really incredible sites. It was super educational and very humbling. With that being said, there are so many different types of tours one could do and I might've limited myself by just looking at what Groupon had. Later I saw reenactment tours, more stops along the way and different options I didn't know I had. Overall I was happy with the tour. They are worth booking

I can't recommend this experience enough! My sister and I…read morefelt very at home and not once felt out of place. Terry and her team are very welcoming and super knowledgeable on the history of Gettysburg and the horses. You can tell the staff cares and loves all the horses that they work with. They knew all of their quirks and past history. All these horses are rescued and it is so amazing to have the opportunity to contribute to this organization and ride a horse who has been built up by this amazing caring team. I had the pleasure of riding Gus who is an ex Amish work horse and the gentlest giant. Terry is truly so kind, accommodating, and very educated about the history of the battlefield and her horses. Her story telling was great and I could picture everything happening as Terry was explaining it to us. Terry also gave us the confidence to mount and ride our horses through the trails and how to properly handle them. The views were amazing and we had a great view of the blue ridge mountains in sight. We also had the pleasure of a nice breeze brushing through the peaceful battlefields as we rode the very tidy and well kept trails. If I could do this everyday I would and I'm so thankful to Terry and her team for giving my sister and I this experience to always look back on and remember. If you're looking for something to do in Gettysburg don't miss out on this horse tour, not only will you have a great experience but you'd be supporting a fantastic team and all that they work so hard for. Thank you for having us Terry and we will definitely be back!

Wow - This was way better than I expected! My husband was having some foot trouble and didn't want…read moreto walk all day so we found this option, since I love riding. These people are exceptional because they have rescued the horses and they literally teach you about horses so you can be a very comfortable rider (how to read their ear cues, why they stop, how to bond with them) even if you never ridden before. The horses were all well trained and even tempered so don't worry if you are taking the kids, they will love it. The history that you see and hear is amazing and would be impossible to do by yourself in a car. They really explained what the families who lived in the farms went through as well as the soldiers, doctors, officers and battlefield horses. It really was the best way to see and learn about the Gettysburg battlegrounds. I really can't say enough good things about the experience. If you can get a spot, you're lucky!

There are a lot of ghost tour companies in Gettysburg - we picked this one simply because it was…read morevery close to our airbnb. It ended up being a great decision! The tour was a great mix of history, stories, and spooky. It was a beautiful night, and we had a great time walking around town as the sun set. We went in mid July, and I wish I remembered our tour guide's name, because he was great!!

Dave was our tour guide and was so helpful. We learned a lot coming in not knowing anything at…read moreall. He was outgoing and had great stories and experiences to share. Much cheaper than the other place in town. I would recommend to anyone visiting definitely worth it!!!

Do not fool yourself if you think you know everything about Gettysburg! It's been 30 years since…read morelast visiting the area and the Museum is the best National Museum I can remember ~ MOVIE + CYCLORAMA + BUS TOUR are just a phenomenal experience ... Movie is top-rate (narrated by Morgan Freeman), Cyclorama is beyond belief in that is one complete piece and the bus tour (2 hourse) was far too short .. .. Well laid-out exhibits and terrific displays can keep you in the museum for hours .. .. And, they have a large gift shop and food court should you get hungry or just want to avoid the elements outside .. .. I did the BUS TOUR first and then did the MUSEUM/FILM/CYCLORAMA the following morning (best for small crowds) .. ..

This was my first time in PA and I couldn't pass up the opportunity of going to Gettysburg. I am a…read morehuge history buff, and have been wanting to come here since I was a little kid. It did not disappoint. We did started with the Cyclorama, a 360 degree painting of Pickett's Charge with lights and sound. We then did a bus tour of the battlefield. Our tour guide Charlie, was just amazing. He was informative, and very funny. We stopped at some of the many monuments and locations on the battlefield such as Culp's Hill, Pickett's Charge, and Little Round Top. I cannot recommend this place more, I'd give it 11 stars if I could. You definitely give yourself a few days here.

Our group of high school boys had an amazing time touring Gettysburg. Everyone was so helpful and…read morepatient as they show us how to use the segways. The tour was a lot of fun!

I bought a pair of Groupons for a 90 minute Segway Ride. I didn't like the many fine prints which…read moreplaced a lot of restrictions which had me procrastinate till the last 3 weeks before expiration. I had very few options left and adding severe weather in the forecast, I was totally stressed out as I attempted to make last minute reservations. Fortunately, everything turned for the better on the day of the event. My desired time slot became available, and the weather held up. Every staff was friendly, professional, patient and helpful. After signing the waivers and watching the instructional video, we were assigned a personal trainer and went through the indoor training course for about 30 minutes. After everyone passed the training, we were then equipped with audio receivers and ear pieces, so we can hear from our guide, Buddy, loud and clear throughout the 4.2 mile ride. I think any and all tours anywhere should be equipped with such technology. Normally I had trouble hearing in a group tour, but not today!!! Buddy was a perfect guide. He knew everyone's name; he kept everyone's attention; and he took care of everyone. We were also given bottles of water, string cheese, and candy bars. Since we were prohibited to take pictures while on the Segway, he took pictures of everyone and posted on Flickr so we can download our pictures for free. The Segway PT was a joy to ride on. Each is aptly named after a civil war horse. Mine was called "Faugh-a-Ballagh" (after a war-cry meaning "clear the way!"). The group size of 8 was just the right size. I had a blast. And I can't wait to bring my family when my son turns 14, the minimum required age. SegTours should be on everyone's bucket list, and the historic Gettysburg where you can view hundreds of monuments is one perfect place to do it!