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Haunted Past of Gettysburg Walking Tour

New To The Site! Gettysburg, USA

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Overview

Embark on a 2-hour walking tour of Gettysburg and uncover the dark and untold stories of the area. Learn about Alexander Dobbin, the founder of the Inn who still haunts the house. Discover the apparitions of slaves who are said to still occupy the house, including sightings in hidden areas. Visit the Jennie Wade House, which is believed to be haunted and still stands to this day with much of its original structure preserved. Witness the iconic tree that is old enough to have witnessed the gruesome past and chilling events from the historic Battle of Gettysburg. Discover the Gettysburg Municipal Building, which was once the Adam’s County Prison, where many criminals died within its walls and Civil War soldiers outside. Learn about the hospital that was established in the building just four years before the Battle of Gettysburg. Finally, explore the paranormal activity that is rumored to take place in a hotel that was repurposed as a hospital during the Civil War.

What's Included

  • Professional local tour guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Steinwehr Avenue
    Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Chambersburg Street
    Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA

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    What To Expect

    Dobbin House Tavern

    The founder of the Inn, Alexander Dobbin, is said to still haunt the house smoking a cigar. There are reports of apparitions of slaves who are believed to have never left the house, including sightings in hidden areas.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Arbor House Publishing

    Discover a historic publishing house and become familiar with its intriguing history.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Jennie Wade House

    Many people believe that the Jennie Wade House is haunted, and it remains standing to this day with a significant portion of its original structure preserved.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The Brickhouse Inn Bed & Breakfast

    Besides being an award winning and historic B&B, Brickhouse Inn is believed to be a haunted bastion filled with Civil War ghosts.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Witness Tree

    The iconic tree that is old enough to have witnessed the gruesome past and chilling events from the historic Battle of Gettysburg
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Farnsworth House Inn

    Not only does the Farnsworth House Inn offer excellent food and beverages, but it also houses the ghosts of the past, having been constructed in 1810.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Gettysburg Municipal Building / Police Department

    Initially built in the 1800s as the Adam's County Prison, the Gettysburg Municipal Building witnessed deaths of criminals within its walls and Civil War soldiers just outside. Late at night, strange occurrences have been reported inside the building.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Adams County Court House

    The edifice was erected only four years prior to the Battle of Gettysburg, and was utilized as a hospital during and after the conflict. The seats were dismantled to form an unobstructed space that served as an operating room where surgeons operated in front of other soldiers, causing the traumatic events to leave a lasting mark on the structure.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The Union Hotel

    During the Civil War, this hotel was repurposed as a hospital, and it is rumored to have experienced paranormal activity. Explore the tales of ghostly encounters at this renowned historical hotel.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    Q: What's included in the price?

    A: The following is included: Professional local tour guide. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    Activity code: C-209615P269


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