The 13 Best Ghost Hunts in Gettysburg

1.Ghost Hunt Tour with Ghost Hunting Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 589 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $28Our pick

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!”

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2.Ghost Hunt Tour with Ghost Hunting Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 308 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28

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.”

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3.The Historic Welty House Ghost Hunt with Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43

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.”

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4.Devil’s Hour Paranormal Investigation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 89 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

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.”

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5.Advanced Paranormal Investigation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 70 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Meet in Gettysburg for a three-hour nighttime investigation led by guides such as Cheyenne, Carrie, or Clinton. You will follow your guide in your own vehicle to three locations, learn to use EMF meters, Ovilus devices, EVP recorders, dowsing rods, and infrared cameras, and hear the history behind each site.

“Clinton was an amazing guide. He had excellent knowledge of the area and history. For those newer, he took the time to make sure they understood the equipment and how to interact without detracting from the experience of the rest of us. We had a lot of great activity in two of the three spots. I wish we had more time at each place but it was also a cold evening so it was nice to get back to our vehicles to warm up in between locations.”

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6.Beginner’s Evening Paranormal Investigation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Meet at 571 Steinwehr Ave, then follow your guide by car to three Gettysburg investigation sites. Guides such as Cheyenne and Clinton teach you to use EMF meters, spirit boxes, EVP recorders, and more while sharing local history. The three-hour tour costs $50 and suits beginners and children.

“Carrey was awesome last night me and my parents had a great time and an amazing experience at all 3 locations. We got a lot of great evidence as well. I can't wait to do this again!”

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7.Jennie Wade Birthplace Ghost Hunt with Equipment in Gettysburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50Top rated

Meet at the Brickhouse Inn before heading to Jennie Wade’s Birthplace for a two-hour paranormal investigation. Your English-speaking guide supplies the equipment and leads the session through the historic house. Guides including Tiffany, Brian, and Patricia have been praised for clear explanations and lively sessions.

“Patricia our guide made our experience fun, using a lot of equipment with lots of spirit activitiy. A little creepy rooms but not enough to make us run out, we wanted more! Great experience, thank you!”

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8.Exclusive Welty House Ghost Hunt with Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 43 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Meet your English-speaking guide behind the Brickhouse Inn, learn to use EMF meters, dowsing rods, REM pods, and spirit boxes, then explore the Welty House from basement to attic. Guides such as Brian, Silver, and Diane have led sessions, with the Jennie Wade attic story adding a sharp historical edge.

“Brian was great, very patient with the younger crowd”

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9.Gettysburg Ghost Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $64

Meet your guide at 8:30 p.m. for a Gettysburg ghost hunt in a home built before the Battle of Gettysburg. Learn the site’s story, use supplied paranormal equipment, and investigate for about two hours and 15 minutes. Groups are capped at 15, with guides including Tabatha and Kathy.

“We had a great night! Kathy was the best host. She stared the history of the house as well as what has been experienced in the house. We were the only people for the tour and we were able to take our time with all the equipment. Highly recommend!”

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10.Small Group Paranormal Investigation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1h 30m · from $40

Meet Cheyenne and the After Dark Investigations team at 571 Steinwehr Ave for a 90-minute Gettysburg ghost hunt. You will hear historical stories, visit several haunted locations, and use K2 meters, Ovilus devices, and EVP recorders. You follow the guide in your own vehicle.

“A map of locations so if get lost or separated wile dark driving”

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11.Historic Jennie Wade Birthplace Ghost Hunt w/ Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

You’ll meet near the Brickhouse Inn, walk to Jennie Wade’s birthplace at 242 Baltimore Street, and spend about two hours investigating with a licensed guide and ghost-hunting expert. Use EMF detectors, spirit boxes, dowsing rods, and more at the home where Gettysburg’s only civilian battle death began life.

“Our guide was knowledgeable and we had activity, it was a good trip. I would recommend this trip to someone else, and I would also like to do an overnight there”

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12.Jennie Wade Birthplace Ghost Hunt w/ Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

Meet at the Brickhouse Inn gift shop, then head with an English-speaking guide to Jennie Wade’s birthplace at 242 Baltimore Street. Use EMF readers, spirit boxes, REM pods, dowsing rods, and flashlights during a small-group investigation.

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13.Paranormal Investigation at the Farnsworth Inn

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $68

Join guide Angel and the Farnsworth House team for a two-hour paranormal investigation in Gettysburg. Learn how investigation tools work, then search the attic, cellar, dining rooms, and grounds for signs of spirits. Equipment is provided, and the tour runs in English.

“Angel was a great paranormal guide and explainwd a lot of the history of the Farnsworth inn. My husband and I really enjoyed our time at the Farnsworth house and hope to come back again soon!”

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