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Haunted Orphanage Ghostly Encounter Tour in Gettysburg

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Gettysburg, USA

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

The Ghostly Encounter tour is a unique variation of the walking tour. YOUR GUIDE IS A GHOST!! During this haunting 90-minute adventure, your Ghost guide will be telling their haunted tales just as they experienced them so many years before. Travel into their haunted homes to find out why their spirits remain trapped there, and perhaps you’ll experience the same frightening sensation. The options for your cast of ghostly characters are

Rosa Carmichael

Isabella (Bella) Hunter

Dr. John Francis Bournes

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Baltimore Street
    Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA

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    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

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    Your guide will orient you to the area of East Cemetery Hill which is the location of heavy fighting during the Battle of Gettysburg before you enter the National Soldiers Orphanage Homestead. This building was used as the headquarters for General O.O. Howard during the battle and was also use as a hospital during and after the battle. After the end of the Civil War the building was turned into an orphanage for children whose fathers were lost during the American Civil War. That is where our story begins...
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    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Haunted Orphanage Ghostly Encounter Tour in Gettysburg?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-6437P8

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    Average 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 201 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).

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