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Skip the Line: Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum Admission Ticket
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Skip the Line: Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum Admission Ticket

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Ages 6-99
Duration: 1–2 hours
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  • Self-Guided Tour of the Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum
  • Discover the visual and interactive experience from both the town and battle perspectives
  • Watch the award-winning orientation movie, Gettysburg Animated Map
  • Entry/Admission - Gettysburg Heritage Center
What's not included
  • Transportation to/from attractions


  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 10239P1

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Last entrance into the museum is 1 hour prior to closing
  • Most travelers can participate

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 10239P1

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  • Gettysburg Heritage Center
    662
    Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
    Joined in August 2008
  • R7440ZGnicoleg
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Battlefield Brought to Life
    My family had an awesome time during our tour with Eric. He was incredibly knowledgeable. Through his storytelling, he made the battle come to life for all of us. I would definitely recommend it to anyone considering booking this tour.
    Written December 1, 2024
  • ExpatGeorge
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent Private Guided Tour of the Gettyburg Battlefields
    My family and I enjoyed a wonderful Three Hour Private Guided Tour of the Gettysburg Battlefields last summer. Our guide, Paul Baily, is a retired Army officer with a deep knowledge of military history, and he did a superb job escorting us around the Battlefields and explaining the significance of what we saw and the developments of this epic and important Civil War battle. He was extremely friendly and also excellent at keeping my two young daughters engaged, helping them to connect the dots as they begin to learn American history. Highly recommended.
    Written November 15, 2024
  • margareth350
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic Tour of Gettysburg Battlefield!
    My husband and I booked a three hour tour of the Gettysburg battlefield through the Gettysburg Heritage Center. We were assigned Louis Trott who was an amazing guide. Louis drove our car which is the way to do it. He was an expert on the battle and drove us easily to all the different points telling us interesting stories and all the details. Three hours may seem like a lot but it flew by and he even extended it another half hour! Booking a tour guide for this historical site is the best way to make the most of your visit. Driving around this huge area on your own, even with an audio guide etc would take you forever and you wouldn’t understand what was going on there during the battle. Louis made the battle come alive!
    Written November 11, 2024
  • Jennifer T
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing 4 hour tour
    Did a 4 hour private tour for $175. Great value for the 4 of us. I would highly recommend. Our guide, Paul, was incredibly knowledgeable. There is no way we could have seen and learned what we did on our own.
    Written November 5, 2024
  • CmdrTMD
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic Battlefield Tour with a Knowledgeable Guide
    We booked a 3 hour battlefield tour through the Gettysburg Heritage Center and had an absolutely fantastic experience. Our guide, Joel, was exceptionally knowledgeable not just about the Battle of Gettysburg but also the Civil War overall and was able to adapt the tour to our group (We had two Civil War buffs among us, one of whom had spent a great deal of time studying Gettysburg). He balanced covering the overall picture with visits to some of the lesser visited but very important parts of the battlefield. We were all very happy with the tour and would definitely recommend Joel.
    Written November 4, 2024
  • dmjenks01
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gettysburg Battlefield Tour
    We did the 2-hour Basic small group (1-6 people) battlefield tour. My Husband and I enjoyed an awesome educational personal auto tour of the Gettysburg battlefield by an official Gettysburg guide. Highly recommended.
    Written October 24, 2024
  • 2MuchFun4One
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Tour to Remember
    Myself, and two family members booked the four hour tour with a licensed tour guide. The tour guide drives your car and gives you a personal account of each days significant (and less significant, that made a huge impact on the Battle of Gettysburg) Lewis, our guide was hands down the most informative, thourough and engaging person we have ever met. We are so glad we had him and the four hour tour as you needed all that time of the in depth understanding of what actually occurred. Well worth every penny and wish we actually had more time. Great job and look forward to our next visit!
    Written October 13, 2024
  • nursestina
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Battlefield tour
    We took the 3 hour tour of the Battlefield through the Gettysburg Heritage Center with Therese as our licensed guide. She has so much knowledge about the battle that she made it come alive! She did the tour chronologically Jul 1 to July 3, 1863 as she drove and made appropriate stops along the way. She gave us a wonderful tour!
    Written October 7, 2024
  • brianmJ4260GZ
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    4 Hour Guided Battlefield Tour
    My daughters gave me the 4 hour guided tour for Father's Day. It was on my bucket list. Teresa (sp) was exceptional. She gave a very concise timeline of the battle as well as answered every one of my questions (except 1, but it was not battle related).
    Written October 3, 2024
  • SE9663
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    3 Hour Small Group (1-6 people) Licensed Battlefield Guided Tour
    We took a 3 Hour Small Group (1-6 people) Licensed Battlefield Guided Tour On Sunday 22 Sep 2024. Our Guide was Eric Linblade who was very knowledgeable and we greatly enjoyed our visit.
    Written September 27, 2024
  • Cruiser31668544076
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Personal Tour
    3 Hour Driving Tour: our guide Tom Clark, was extremely knowledgeable, very engaging, and flexible with respect to our interests. We had a relative who died at Gettysburg and Tom helped us discover more information. We highly recommend him and this tour as a way to see the battlefield.
    Written September 21, 2024
  • U8635XIericr
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Pleasant and Worthy Surprise!
    The Gettysburg Heritage Center was a very pleasant surprise. Although it appears unassuming from the outside, inside was an excellent museum with a unique view of the battle and its aftermath. While the film of the troop movements gave a concise overview of military operations, the rest of the Center explored the battle from the inhabitants' point of view. We learned about the trials that Gettysburg's populace had to endure and their attempts to aid the troops in any way they could. This would be a good addition to any trip to Gettysburg.
    Written September 14, 2024
  • Mobile67083059635
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Private auto tour
    We took the private three hour auto tour. The guide was great. The knowledge was unbelievable. He put the war in perspective. Highly recommend this tour.
    Written September 3, 2024
  • V4396XAamandar
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good disability tour
    Lewis was our tour guide. He was knowledgeable on all things Gettysburg. He was also very understanding and helpful. I also have a disability and this was very handicap accessible.
    Written September 1, 2024
  • 477clarkl
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    2 hour driving tour
    Tom Clark was our guide on the drive through 2 hour tour of Gettysburg and was amazing. His experience as a history teacher and knowledge made it the perfect introduction to the battlefield and the history.
    Written September 1, 2024
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tinky1242013
Pittsburgh, PA137 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I went solo to this very educational visit to the museum. The museum exhibit starts with a trip to the theater to watch a 20 minute video of the Battle of Gettysburg. The movie is very descriptive about the battle. Next I went into a man made civilian house where the re enactment of how civilians dealt with the war at the time. It was very interesting and I was very impressed by this experience. The rest of the museum shows real life civilian testimonies of the battle and the Gettysburg address. I highly recommend a visit here.
Written November 1, 2020
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So happy to hear you enjoyed your visit to our museum! It is a great place to start when you come to Gettysburg. We try to lay the foundation of what took place, so that when you go out and explore the town and the battlefield, you have a basic understanding of the events that unfolded here in 1863. From the sounds of it, we were able to accomplish all of that for you! Please stop back and visit with us again! Thank you! Stephanie
Written November 19, 2020
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Carolyn M
Millsboro, DE24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
We toured the Heritage Center & Museum and enjoyed the movie prior to our 3 hour private tour. This was a first time for our children and grandchildren, this visit gave them a fabulous introduction to the conflict in Gettysburg. It provided many details that they did not know taught in their schools. The individual guided tour is well worth the money, these guides are both knowledgeable and passionate and the information they share is unbelievable.
Written July 29, 2022
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Megan Z
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
Wow! So glad that we found the heritage center! We booked an auto tour and were fortunate to get Bob, a retired history teacher and Gettysburg expert! We learned so much from him and were moved by the stories and interaction that we had with him. Our kids are 13, 11, and 9 and he tailored many of the stories to spark their interest. I highly recommend the heritage center.
Written August 26, 2021
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Thank you for the amazing review! We are always eager to help visitors with tour options - there are many, and finding the right method is key! It sounds like a private tour was exactly what you were looking for. The Licensed Battlefield Guides are a great way to learn about the battle! As with your tour, they can cater the experience to the audience. Thank you for visiting with us, and please stop back and see us again!
Written August 27, 2021
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Katie B
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
We did a private guided two hour car tour and also tickets to the Heritage Center exhibits and movie. Everything was wonderful. I highly suggest booking everything before you arrive. The 20 minute movie was awesome and provided valuable information about Gettysburg.
Written October 11, 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to give us a review! We greatly appreciate it! The private guided tour of the battlefield is an excellent way to tour Gettysburg! We recommend to anyone taking the private tour with the Licensed Battlefield Guide to see our movie before heading out onto the battlefield. It offers a great overview, and orientation, laying the foundation for what the guide will talk about while out on the tour. Thank you again! Stephanie
Written October 13, 2020
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lisaray21
Chicago, IL291 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
There was no line, we were the first ones in at 8 am when they opened; they show a video of the Battle of Gettysburg which explains the 3 day battle and then you tour their museum of Gettysburg History. It was really neat to see the artifacts and things kept from the 1863 war. Great for families to see.
Written July 15, 2020
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Amanda G
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • Family
We hadn't visited Gettysburg since we were teens over a decade ago, so when we learned of the remodel here, we thought we were bummed. I did not expect this level of high quality display of history at the heritage center and was blown away! This museum makes you feel like you are really there experiencing the civil war era. The heritage did not disappoint. 10/10 recommend for history nerds and families on a trip like us! Our kids are 11 and 7 and also really enjoyed the experiences. Loved it and will be back!
Written May 3, 2021
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Shannon B
Middletown, Pennsylvania, United States7 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021
We had a great tour guide for our Battlefield Tour. Mike R was very knowledgeable on the war and was able to answer any questions we had. You can see his love for the battlefield and what it stands for.

The museum was very insightful and provided a precursor to what we were going to hear on our tour.
Written May 17, 2021
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Becky H
Odenton, MD52 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
For being on the small side, this museum is very well curated and has a lot of information about how "regular" folks were impacted by the Civil War. The dioramas are as lifelike as any mannekins can be. There are many artifacts to look at and read about in depth. I enjoyed the 3-D pictures - I had no idea that photographers of the time expected their work to be seen using a stereoscope! One short little film was especially good when viewed through the disposable glasses.

The "feature" film at 18 minutes gave a very understandable presentation of the flow of the Battle of Gettysburg, interesting enough that even the high school aged kids were quiet and respectful throughout.

I didn't stop to browse the shop, but they certainly have a lot of stuff one can buy, including several shelves of books. Nice staff, ample parking in back or possibly across the street.
Written May 21, 2022
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William L
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Family
My family and I booked the 2 hour (guide-driven) battlefield tour and Robert (Bob) Steenstra was randomly assigned as our licensed tour guide. In all my years of touring historic sites in the United States and Europe, Bob stands out as the most informed and dynamic guide I have experienced. He is clearly an expert and the manner in which he presents history is engaging and mesmerizing. Bob made history come alive and presented the battlefield history from all vantage points and perspectives. It would be impossible to engage a better tour guide. He made the Gettysburg trip one of my very favorites.
Written October 11, 2024
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Robb B
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
The three members of my family enjoyed every minute of our Guide as he navigated key sites around Gettysburg, from the days prior to the battle, the three-day battle, and the days after. He was vastly knowledgeable and answered every question we posed with deep context surround his answer. I... all three of us highly recommend booking a Guide!
Written July 29, 2024
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