AFTER DARK · GETTYSBURG GHOST TOURS
Fifty thousand casualties in three days, and a town that has told the stories ever since. The 11 below split the candlelit walks from the equipment hunts, with prices, field access and which ones take children.
Walk central Gettysburg with guides such as Amber, Richard, Linda, or Jim, hearing Civil War accounts and reported hauntings outside eight historic sites. Expect a one-hour English tour, a maximum of 35 people, and no building entry.
“The guide was very entertaining and knowledgeable. I was impressed at the time he took to research the places he spoke of.”
Walk Gettysburg with guides such as Major Finn, Allie, Ted, or Captain, hearing Civil War stories and ghost tales at Wills House, Shriver House, Jennie Wade House, and Farnsworth House. The 90-minute route suits families, though you should expect steady walking outdoors.
“Full 1.5 hours of walking, but our guide didn’t leave anyone behind. I had my 11, 14 & 17 year old with and not too ghostly for the youngest.”
Meet at Unity Park for a 90-minute evening walk through Gettysburg. Guides such as Lindsay, Marc, Tommy, Kendra, and Cheyenne pair Civil War stories with dousing rods, EVP meters, and other ghost-hunting tools. Expect darkness, uneven pavement, some uphill walking, and no children under 12.
“Very good time, loved how you get to interact with the tour. While other ghost tours have you just walking around while listening to stories this tour has you actually using ghost hunting equipment!”
Walk about a mile through Gettysburg with a lantern-carrying guide such as Jim, Jason, or Amber. Hear Civil War stories and local ghost legends at the Brickhouse Inn, Farnsworth House, Witness Tree, and old orphanage. The tour is outdoors, in English, and costs $24 per person.
“Jason was great. Very entertaining. Had a great time.”
Walk Gettysburg after dark with guides such as Ken, Kendra, and Dillon, hearing Civil War stories, civilian accounts, and local ghost lore. The 75-minute route begins and ends at Unity Park, uses historic streets and outdoor stops, and keeps the scares mild enough for children.
“The trip was so interesting, but our guide was what made it amazing! He had me in a chokehold with the historical knowledge he had.. 10/10 recommend him”
Enter the Jennie Wade House through the doorway where a bullet killed Gettysburg’s only civilian fatality, then walk near East Cemetery Hill. Guides such as Rachel, Rick, Anna, and George mix Civil War history with ghost stories. Expect stairs, light walking, and a small-group setting.
“It was very educational and interesting. Rachel was very informative and friendly. I would definitely take another tour with her.”
Walk Gettysburg’s Old Town with guides such as Marc, Kendra, Tommy, or Lindsay, hearing Civil War stories before using EMF readers, dowsing rods, and rem pods at a spooky outdoor site. The family-friendly tour runs 90 minutes, rain or shine, and costs $28 per person.
“We enjoyed our ghost tour and our guide Kendra was very knowledgeable and passionate about our efforts to ghost hunt in Gettysburg! We had a lot of fun and would do it again.”
Spend 90 minutes at Gettysburg’s National Soldiers Orphanage Homestead and East Cemetery Hill with a costumed guide such as Chris, Mike, or Dr. John. Expect Civil War history, grim stories of orphanage life, theatrical storytelling, and a cellar visit with optional EMF activity. Groups are capped at 10.
“A little too theatrical in the beginning but ended very interesting when the guide and other guest just spoke about their experience and the experience of previous guests.”
At 9:00 pm, meet at 452 Baltimore St. for a two-hour investigation of Gettysburg’s Welty House. Guides such as Andrew and Matthew introduce the equipment, share the house’s darker stories, and lead you through hands-on attempts to contact its spirits. Groups are limited to 20 people.
“Andrew, our guide, was amazing! He knew his stuff, and the resident spirits, very well which made for an interesting experience.”
Meet your English-speaking guide behind General Pickett’s Buffet and follow in your own car to three Gettysburg investigation sites. Guides such as Cheyenne and Clinton explain the equipment, local stories, and ways to search for activity during this three-hour, adults-only tour.
“We had excellent time! The guide, Clinton was very knowledgeable. He took time to explain all the equipment and answer any question.”
Drive more than 11 miles through Gettysburg with Mark Nesbitt’s ghost stories and battlefield history guiding you by GPS. The route includes Devil’s Den, Little Round Top, Codori Farm, and Eisenhower National Historic Site. Download the Action Tour Guide app before arrival, then explore at your own pace.
“It was okay nothing to scream about the pauses in between I really didn't care for but overall it was okay but at the end of the day it's like one and done”
A walk, a graveyard, a crawl or a full investigation.
