Gettysburg: Licensed Guided Battlefield Horseback Tour

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Gettysburg: Licensed Guided Battlefield Horseback Tour
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Top rated
4.8911767 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.8911767 out of 5 stars
340 reviews

Explore the solemn grounds of Gettysburg National Military Park on horseback. Learn how the Battle of Gettysburg altered the course of the Civil War and take in panoramic views at Spangler Farm.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Audio guide included
English

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M
Mark – United States

Awesome experience combining horseback riding and Gettysburg Battlefield tour. The horses were great! The guides were amazing! Unforgettable experience! Highly recommend!!

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Ellen – United States

Excellent. The horses were well cared for, and very well mannered. The staff were knowledgeable and the guide was fantastic! The whole ride was narrated and relaxing! I'm an experienced horse person and I brought my significant other who had not ridden and I was very impressed with the entire ride and setup. Do yourself a favor and book it!

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Highlights

  • Feel the wind on your skin as you ride on horseback through the field
  • Learn the intricacies of the greatest Civil War battle from an expert
  • Experience Gettysburg using an authentic mode of transportation, a horse
  • Take in panoramic views of Little Round Top from Spangler Farm
  • Peak through a massive canonball hole in the side of a barn at Trostle Farm

Full description

Go back in time and explore the Gettysburg Battlefield on horseback. Discover important details and insights about the Civil War, its soldiers, and local residents. Ride through Gettysburg National Military Park, visit the Virginia Monument, and take in panoramic views at Spangler Farm.


Experience the grounds of the Gettysburg Battlefield on horseback, guided by a Civil War expert. Mount your horse and experience the time of 1863 by using this authentic form of transportation. Learn the intricacies of the greatest Civil War battle and its historical importance.


Ride through Gettysburg National Military Park and reach the Virginia Monument, where General Robert E. Lee waited for his returning troops after Pickett's Charge. Follow the path to the historic Spangler Farm and revel in panoramic views of the Peach Orchard and Little Round Top in the distance.


Cross Emmittsburg Road onto the Union side of the battle and view the Trostle Farm, including the massive cannonball hole in the barn. After learning the detailed history, fully appreciate the terrain and the events that once prevailed there, before finishing the tour.

Includes

  • Tour on horseback
  • Outrider(s)
  • Battlefield guide
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Children under 8 years
  • Visually impaired people
  • Pregnant women
  • People with pre-existing medical conditions
  • People over 254 lbs (115 kg)
  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the McMillan Woods Campground.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Open-toed shoes

Know before you go

  • This tour is not suitable for people over 250 lbs (115 kg)
  • All guests under the age of 18 must wear a helmet.
  • All riders will be required to sign a risk form before the activity
  • Participants aged 15 and under must also be accompanied on the tour by a parent or guardian
  • This is an outdoor activity so you will be exposed to the day's weather conditions. This activity takes place rain or shine
  • In the rare event a live guide isn't available, you will be provided with a professionally recorded narration by professional Civil War commentators
  • An outrider or outriders will accompany you at all times to ensure your safety

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 340 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Mark – United StatesMay 4, 2025 – Verified booking
Awesome experience combining horseback riding and Gettysburg Battlefield tour. The horses were great! The guides were amazing! Unforgettable experience! Highly recommend!!
E
Ellen – United StatesApril 27, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent. The horses were well cared for, and very well mannered. The staff were knowledgeable and the guide was fantastic! The whole ride was narrated and relaxing! I'm an experienced horse person and I brought my significant other who had not ridden and I was very impressed with the entire ride and setup. Do yourself a favor and book it!
M
Marlene – United StatesApril 27, 2025 – Verified booking
The staff were friendly, helpful and fun! Andie, our guide was so entertaining and knowledgeable. Learned a lot! Glad we had earphones… didn’t miss a word! Enjoyed the battlefield from a soldiers perspective (at least an officers perspective). Would like to do it again in the fall!! Thank you, girls and horses!

Product ID: 315252

Activity provider:Horse Tours of Gettysburg

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