Walk the Haunted Battlefield Where 50,000 Soldiers Fell

Experience the chilling aftermath of America's bloodiest battle on the Civil War Ghosts tour, where restless spirits of Union and Confederate soldiers still march through Gettysburg's historic streets. 

This spine-tingling Gettysburg ghost tour takes you through the heart of the battlefield-turned-town, where over 50,000 casualties transformed peaceful Pennsylvania farmland into one of America's most haunted locations. 

Join expert storytellers from Gettysburg Ghosts for an unforgettable haunted history tour through sites where soldiers fell, civilians suffered, and paranormal activity remains intense to this day. Perfect for history buffs and paranormal enthusiasts alike, this immersive ghost walk reveals why Gettysburg consistently ranks as America's #1 haunted destination. 

Discover the tragic stories behind iconic locations where the echoes of cannon fire and the anguished cries of dying men still linger in the air. Book your haunted Gettysburg tour tonight and walk among the restless soldiers who never left the battlefield.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Embark on a captivating 1-hour (or 1.5-hour with extension), 1-mile walking ghost tour through downtown Gettysburg's most paranormally active sites, beginning at the historic Brickhouse Inn on Baltimore Street. Your knowledgeable local guide—a haunted history expert passionate about Civil War history and paranormal phenomena—will lead you through the atmospheric streets after dark, sharing meticulously researched ghost stories and authentic historical accounts at each haunted stop.

Historic Haunted Locations: Your Gettysburg ghost tour visits the battlefield town's most paranormally active sites:

• Jennie Wade House – Home of Gettysburg's only civilian casualty, where the 20-year-old was killed by a stray bullet while baking bread; her spirit reportedly still lingers
• Farnsworth House Inn – Confederate sharpshooter position where bullet holes remain visible; guests report phantoms of soldiers stomping through the attic and preparing for battle
• Orphanage (former Children's Orphan Home) – Site of brutal treatment where children's ghosts tug at visitors' clothes and the prickly matron's spirit roams
• Brickhouse Inn – Historic B&B where guests are startled awake by sharp sounds and see shadowy figures evoking battle chaos
• Witness Tree – Historic Civil War landmark bearing witness to the three-day battle
• Rupp House and Tannery – Where the Rupp family hid during the battle's most terrifying hours
• Welty House – Basement refuge where families sheltered from crossfire; Confederate soldier spirits reportedly carry supplies
• Hall of Presidents – Wax museum with haunted basement where disembodied whispers of "mine" echo and a long-dead soldier's ghost appears
• Evergreen Cemetery/Gettysburg National Cemetery – Headstones damaged by crossfire where Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address; blood-soaked hallowed ground
• Adams County Courthouse – Reminder of tragic wartime events where wounded soldiers suffered
• Gettysburg Hotel – Where Union soldier James Culbertson's apparition lurks and ghostly Civil War lovers are trapped in an eternal time loop

Tour Logistics & Practical Details: Tours depart nightly year-round, rain or shine, with evening start times. Meet your guide (wearing a US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern) 15 minutes before tour time in the front yard of Brickhouse Inn Bed & Breakfast at 452 Baltimore Street. The tour covers approximately 1 mile of primarily paved downtown sidewalks at a comfortable walking pace. Wheelchair accessibility is generally good on downtown Gettysburg sidewalks, though some historic brick sections exist.

Family-Friendly Historical Ghost Stories: This haunted Gettysburg tour is suitable for all ages, expertly blending spine-tingling paranormal tales with fascinating Civil War history. Reviews confirm it's "not too scary" with "A LOT of information," making it perfect for families with children ages 9 and up who appreciate both history and ghost stories. Unlike jump-scare attractions, this tour focuses on authentic historical hauntings and meticulously researched accounts from the bloodiest battle in American history.

Enhanced Paranormal Investigation: Rent an EMF (Electromagnetic Field) detector to potentially capture ghostly activity during stops, or purchase commemorative ghost plushies as mementos. These tools allow guests to actively participate in detecting supernatural presence at Gettysburg's most haunted locations.

Extended Tour Option: Add the Bonus Extended Tour to visit even more notoriously haunted locations including the 1863 Inn, Arbor House Publishing, and the eerie Dobbin House Tavern, with graphic historical details and additional chilling tales.