Baltimore and Gettysburg Historic Self-Driving Tour

Free cancellation

Place: Gettysburg

Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Tour with Audioguide

e-Voucher

Do this because

Dive into aquatic wonders at the National Aquarium, Baltimore
Tour the historic USS Constellation at Inner Harbor
Walk through pivotal Gettysburg battlefield sites
Enjoy panoramic views from Baltimore's Federal Hill Park
Honor history at Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Memorial

What to expect

The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere. Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms.

Start by downloading your audio tour, and map all in one. Embark from the 401 Light St Baltimore Visitor Center, leading you to the bustling Inner Harbor and the immersive National Aquarium. Journey through time with stops at the USS Constellation, Mr. Trash Wheel, and the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse. Delve into the depths of American history and culture at the National Katyn Memorial, Reginald F. Lewis Museum, and the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park.

Stroll through iconic neighborhoods, pausing at Edgar Allan Poe's Grave and Babe Ruth Birthplace, and absorb the ambiance of historic saloons and theaters. Gaze up at the Washington Monument at Mount Vernon Place and explore varied historic homes and museums, each a thread in the fabric of Baltimore's rich tapestry.

Transition to Gettysburg, where the National Military Park Museum awaits with tales of valor. Navigate the battlefield with designated Auto Tour Stops, standing at the very places where history unfolded. Climb observation towers for sweeping views and visit monuments that memorialize the fallen and the brave.

This self-guided driving tour interweaves the vibrant life of Baltimore with the solemn history of Gettysburg, offering a journey as educational as it is evocative. Prepare to be transported through time and emotion as you navigate these historic American cities at your own pace, each stop an opportunity to connect with the past.

Important to know

Know in advance:

Note that this is a self-guided driving tour, and you must arrange your means of transportation to reach the different stops. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
No live guide will accompany you and no an attraction ticket is included
This tour provides a live GPS map on your smartphone, audio narration, written text explanations, and suggested stops all in one app
Once downloaded, the digital guide works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
After the booking, you'll receive an email with a link to the app and a unique password to access the tour
This tour is valid for one year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips