Follow a GPS-activated audio guide through the Gettysburg battlefield at your own pace. This driving tour pairs on‑site storytelling with turn‑by‑turn directions so you can stop, walk short trails, and reflect where the fighting was fiercest.
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You pull off Baltimore Pike and the landscape changes from small-town roads to fields and ridgelines that still mark the lines of a three-day fight. Granite markers, bronze statues and weathered stone walls keep their silence while the lanes between them funnel visitors past Little Round Top, Devil’s Den and Cemetery Ridge.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8–9 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect periodic short walks (10–60 minutes) over uneven ground.
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History
Gettysburg’s three-day battle in July 1863 marked a turning point in the Civil War; Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, delivered at the Soldiers’ National Cemetery, reframed the war’s purpose.
Conservation
The National Park Service manages preservation of monuments, earthworks and natural areas; visitors are asked to stay on roads and trails and pack out trash to limit wear on fragile historic landscapes.
Reserve your spot on the Gettysburg Battlefield Self Guided Audio Driving Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download before you go
Redeem your code and download the Shaka Guide tour over Wi‑Fi — the app runs offline and uses GPS to trigger narration.
Start early
Begin in the morning to avoid tour-bus crowds and secure parking at popular stops like the Visitor Center and Little Round Top.
Respect sacred spaces
Observe rules at the Soldiers’ National Cemetery, stay on paths, and keep noise low out of respect for the site.
Short hikes require good shoes
Several stops have uneven, rocky surfaces (Devil’s Den, Big Round Top) — wear sturdy shoes and be cautious on slopes.
Smartphone with Shaka Guide app
Runs the downloaded audio tour and provides offline GPS-triggered narration and maps.
Car charger / power bank
Keeps your device powered through hours of navigation and audio playback.
Sturdy walking shoes
Needed for short hikes over rocky or uneven battlefield terrain like Devil’s Den and Big Round Top.
Reusable water bottle and snacks
Sustain hydration and energy during an 8–9 hour self-paced driving route with multiple stops.
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