Had a great time on this tour with my wife and daughter. This is a very well run, professional…read moreestablishment that makes touring the battlefield a real treat. The tour is accompanied by a tour guide, using an earbud and receiver to talk about the battles and the different stages of the tour as you go along. They also have 2 additional employees that ride along to deal with any rowdy horses, to stop traffic, or really handle anything that comes up along the way. This is nice as I have only rode a horse once before, and it's helpful to have someone to assist if your horse doesn't want to listen (mine was actually pretty good). Overall, we had a great time and would like to do it again with my son next time.

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!

The Gettysburg Railway is new, I believe since Autumn 2025. We had our 2 young grandchildren for…read morethe weekend and thought it be an opportune time to treat them and ourselves. We registered online the day before, the price being $27 per person regardless of age. Our excursion departure was 12:30 pm and arrived at approximately 12:10. I'd advise arriving earlier because all the parking spots were taken save for the handicapped spaces, this we parked in a Gettysburg College lot. I printed out our receipt which I don't think was necessary since they already had who had purchased a ticket. Fortunately there was one 4 person seat left, 2 facing the front, and 2 facing the rear. The seats were most comfortable and everything was spotless. The children were offered a coloring book and a riny box of crayons. The announcements were amply loud, the problem being that we couod not hear our car guide making announcements, particularly because she stood in the front of rather than the center of the spacious and long car. Music played along with a prerecorded commentary for the majority of the trip. A very small portion went through the Battlefield as it traveled west for about a quarter mile and the went north up the east side of Oak Ridge with a brief view of the Peace Memorial. From there it was a peaceful ride through the Adams County countryside. We saw horses, cows, a snapping turtle, and a variety of birds. The train stopped for 5 to 10 minutes and then traveled in reverse on the same route, the entire trip taking about 90 minutes. I would recommend this for all adults although our 2 grandkids, aged 4 and 6, we're more interested in visiting the concession car which served soft pretzels with cheese, nachos, and gummy bears. Our car representative mentioned that they were considering adding ghost rides, wine tasting rides, and murder mystery rides. I enjoyed it much!

We were very excited about this part of our trip. Unfortunately, it fell short…read more The train is very comfortable, and plenty of room. Some of the seats did have a little bit of an obstructed view unless you looked at an angle. The snack car was pretty cramped, although food wasn't too overly priced. The trip itself was a disappointment. It's shorter than advertised, and primarily brings you through woods and people's backyards. Hardly any historical sights besides one notable farm, a quick trip near the Eternal Light and part of the college campus (great view of all the extra trash cans behind the sports field). They had a college student talking in our car between pre-recorded audio, and I wasn't really thrilled with his attitude towards a very excited autistic teen on our train. It's the kind of experience that anyone should enjoy, and he definitely dampened it for that individual.

This five star review is 100% for Anne…read more While the tour was good, she's the reason it was great. From the little bits we saw of other guide's, it's still worth going to but if you can make a request try to get Anne as a guide! Such a good story teller, and her love of Gettysburg shows.

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!!

I booked this tour an hour before it started because the other one I had tried was booked. One of…read morethe other tour guides scoffed when I mentioned we had booked Civil War Tours so I was nervous about the quality but I thought my money was well spent. Our tour guide was Clinton and he was pleasant and knowledgeable and also an excellent storyteller. He told us five ghost stories that included great historical information about the areas we were in. It gave a lot of context to our visit and helped us to understand more of what happened in town during those days in 1863. I had a 5 year old and a 10 year old on the tour and while the 5 year old was a little bored he was still engaged enough. The 10 year old loved it and absorbed every detail. Overall I would say that the knowledge of the guides and their ability to accommodate larger groups safely and also take last minute bookings deserve a 5 star review.

We had a totally awesome tour with Jason! He is the…read moreauthority when it comes to Gettysburg story telling. He didn't give us the typical canned or rehearsed stories. He shared with us personal experiences, real history of the homes and battles that actually took place here and also shed light on contradictions and gave us good perspective on Gettysburg's history. His persona and knowledge is so fitting for the touring experience and we could have spent hours (maybe days) touring the town and battlefields with him. Two thumbs way up for Jason. Incredible experience.

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 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!

Miss Betty's tour was spectacular! We met at the Sachs Bridge and she walked us around the area,…read morestopping to tell stories and give us an overview of what was happening at the time of the war. We heard about people and events that you would not normally hear about on a battlefield tour. She also told us about other deaths that occurred near the bridge and Marsh River after the war. She explained about the spirits that still wander that area. It was an enjoyable 2 hour tour with plenty of time to take pictures. We captured a few orbs in the woods and the field. We definitely recommend her tour whether you're interested in history, the paranormal or both!

From the owner: Miss Betty specializes in individuals and group ghost tours.read more

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!!

6/18/2026 (in the tour center) 6/19/2026 (battlefield tour) From the moment I went in to the tour…read morecenter I was treated graciously and by those who possess excellent customer service. I was very happy with my son in law's recommendation. My son in law recommended the value pack of tickets and it was well worth the price. I believe it was 62.50 per person. That entitled us to the battlefield tour in an air conditioned bus, and visits to three other tours-museums. I thought the price was great. Paul Bausermann was our tour guide and in a word- PHENOMENAL!! He was likable, entertaining, engaging, incredibly smart, had a great sense of humor and his timing was impeccable. I don't think anyone could hold a candle to his enthusiasm, vigor, and story telling. I learned so much about cannons, the battle, and those who fought. So many interesting facts- interesting that The Military Academy used to have seniors spend three weeks on the battlefield in order to graduate. Now they don't- what a stupid decision on their part!! Unfortunately I can't recall the name of our bus driver but he was excellent too! He did walk with a crutch and looked ultra professional in uniform- thank you!! He had been a driver for I think he said 50 years or so starting in the 1970's. They made a great team!!! As someone in the safety department, I appreciated his very safe driving! It's not easy maneuvering a bus that size into parking areas or along the road, but he made it seem pretty easy. I highly recommend this touring company. They are wonderful. I especially appreciate the abundant FREE parking!! It is nothing like the mess we have in Jim Thorpe, the money grab, congestion and parking nightmares in Jim Thorpe thankfully are not the case in lovely Gettysburg. I would definitely go on another tour with this company. They don't ask for tips but please do tip if you enjoyed the tour- I tipped both and they really appreciated it. If I could give a billion stars, I would.

A very good tour! Very educational and enjoyable. The bus was nice a cool and Paul the tour guide…read morewas enthusiastic about his tour. Ask questions, he'll know the answer.

We scheduled a walking tour with our six year old son and met our guide Rosanne. She was…read moreknowledgeable, charismatic and friendly. She kept my son's interest as well as my husband and I. She had many interesting stories and first hand accounts that she wove into the tour. She also gave us an excellent suggestion for dinner. I recommend hiring this group. Ask for Rosanne!

One afternoon in Gettysburg, my men went fly fishing so I found myself with a rare day to myself…read more I was a little wary about taking a tour. The day before we had taken a private tour of the battle field and it was so boring that I kept dozing! However, when I studied my options and read about Gettysburg Licensed Town Historians, the walking tour became more appealing. You see, I was tired of hearing about "the battle" itself. However, these Historians specialize in tours regarding civilian accounts and stories about the battle, occupation, and aftermath. The "Historian" tours are 90 minutes and cost $25 (students 9-17 $20 & children 8 and under are free). They offer a "General Walking Tour", as well as specific topics specializing in Architecture, Black History, Lincoln's Visit, "Mystery & Tragedy", and Eisenhower. The specific topic that sparked my interest was "The Unsung Heroes: The Civilian Ladies of Gettysburg". Luckily, since I did not have a car that day, the "Historian" office was conveniently located steps from my B&B on Lincoln Square. I was assigned to Susan, whose family had been living in Gettysburg for generations (yes, prior to "the battle"). I happened to be the only participant in the tour so in effect I got a private tour for $25. Even though it was it was just me, Susan did not skimp on any time, information, or enthusiasm! We walked the streets of Gettysburg and Susan told about what the town of Gettysburg was really like during the mid 1800s and what life was like for its inhabitants. She told stories about the individuals and characters who lived there, making them come to life as we passed the houses and places where they lived and worked. Susan concentrated on the women and stories of their bravery and sacrifice. Susan also put a personal spin on the tour by telling stories of her own ancestors who were living in Gettysburg at the time of the Civil War. So I was able to have fun while learning and get a little exercise at the same time! If you are visiting Gettysburg I strongly suggest touring the town and not just the battlefield. To help you do this, I highly recommend the passionate story tellers at Licensed Town Historians to give you a picture of what life was like for civilians in 1863.