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Day One
McPherson Ridge
The opening fight west of town. How the first day pulled the armies onto the ridges that still hold the line.
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Licensed Battlefield Guides · Guiding in Gettysburg since 2011
Walk the ground where history turned.
Small-group walking, bus, and evening lantern tours of the Gettysburg battlefield in Gettysburg, PA — led by Licensed Battlefield Guides who bring the three days of July 1863 to life, right where it happened.
Walk the field
Daylight tours on Cemetery Ridge, Little Round Top, and the High Water Mark.
Walk after dark
Lantern-lit downtown accounts. Real names, letters, and streets — not jump scares.
14Years Guiding
4.9★Average Rating
15Max Group Size
5Tour Experiences
100 Sample Street, Gettysburg, PA
Tours depart daily, rain or shine
Association-licensed guides
(717) 555-0100
About Us
Guided by licensed historians, not a script.
Hallowed Ground Battlefield Tours was founded by a former park ranger and a fourth-generation Adams County family who wanted visitors to experience Gettysburg the way locals understand it — grounded in primary sources and walked at a pace that lets the landscape do the talking.
Every walking and bus tour is led by a guide certified through the Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides, the same rigorous program used by Gettysburg National Military Park.
Two Ways In
The field by day. The town after dark.
Choose the landscape of July 1863, or the civilian streets where the letters were written. Same licensed historians. Different light.
July 1–3, 1863
Three days, walked in order.
Our daytime tours stitch the battle to the ground — not a greatest-hits montage.
Day Two
Little Round Top
The southern flank, the rocks of Devil’s Den, and the high ground Union troops fought to keep.
Day Three
High Water Mark
Cemetery Ridge and Pickett’s Charge — the assault you can still pace from the copse of trees.
Choose Your Tour
Five ways to walk the field.
From an easy narrated bus loop to a lantern-lit evening walk through town, each tour is capped at a small group size so you can actually hear your guide — and ask questions.
Battlefield Highlights Walking Tour
A guided walk across Cemetery Ridge and McPherson Ridge covering the turning points of all three days of the battle.
$38 /adult
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Pickett's Charge Deluxe Bus Tour
A narrated motorcoach loop of the full Gettysburg battlefield with two guided stops, including the High Water Mark.
$65 /adult
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Ghosts of Gettysburg Lantern Walk
An after-dark walking tour through downtown Gettysburg pairing real wartime accounts with candlelit storytelling.
$28 /adult
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Before You Go
What to expect on tour.
A little preparation goes a long way on the battlefield. Here's what every guest should know before meeting us on 100 Sample Street.
Dress for the field
Closed-toe walking shoes, sun protection, and a water bottle. Walking tours cover uneven, sometimes rocky terrain.
Rain or shine
Tours run in light rain and most weather. We'll call or email you directly if conditions require a reschedule.
Small groups
Most tours cap at 12–24 guests. You'll always be close enough to hear your guide without a headset.
Arrive 15 minutes early
Check in at the sample 100 Sample Street ticket office, or the posted evening meeting point, before departure time.
Also On Offer
Groups, gifts, and an easier way in.
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Gift certificates
Give a licensed-guide tour instead of a souvenir. Guest services issues certificates; the live theme maps this to a simple product.
Ask about a gift certificatePrivate groups
The Sunrise Private Battlefield Experience is capped at six. Larger families, schools, and corporate groups: call (717) 555-0100.
Plan a group dateADA bus loop
Pickett’s Charge Deluxe Bus Tour is seated and ADA accessible. Walking tours use uneven ground and are not wheelchair accessible.
Read accessibility notes
Ready When You Are
Start Booking
Reserve your spot in three minutes.
Pick a tour, choose a date, and check out securely. You'll get a confirmation with your ticket number by email.
Secure checkout
Free cancellation up to 24h
Guest Reviews
What guests say after the walk.
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"Our guide made three days of history feel like one afternoon. My kids still talk about Little Round Top."
"The lantern walk was genuinely moving, not gimmicky. Every stop tied back to a real name and letter."
"Booked the bus tour for my in-laws who can't walk far. Comfortable, well-paced, and still packed with detail."
Field Notes
Read before you walk.
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The Area
Where to stand on Cemetery Ridge
Parking, meeting points, and the ridges our walking tours actually cross.
Guides
What a Licensed Battlefield Guide is
The same exam used at Gettysburg National Military Park.
After dark
Why the lantern walk is not a haunted house
Letters, diaries, and downtown streets. Sample meet at the Lincoln Square flagpole.
Find Us
Meet us in downtown Gettysburg.
This concept uses a sample ticket office at 100 Sample Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 — not a live storefront. Evening lantern walks use a sample downtown meet at the Lincoln Square flagpole (tour geography). Read our full area & directions guide →