Gettysburg Battle Auto Tour

Action Tour Guide

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About this app

Welcome to the narrated driving tour of the Battle of Gettysburg, the most important battle of the Civil War by Action Tour Guide!

Experience the drama, the heroism, the triumphs and defeats of a conflict during which the very fate of the nation hung in the balance with this self-guided audio tour of the Battle of Gettysburg!

Gettysburg Battlefield:
Explore Gettysburg, one of the most important battles in one of the bloodiest conflicts in American history: the Civil War. Here, Union forces staged a nearly impossible defense against Confederate attackers--and won! Walk in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers, re-live the battle strategies of the key Gettysburg generals, and embark on an adventure that brings this historic three-day battle to life.

Follow the Official National Park Service’s Auto Tour route from the convenience and flexibility of your own car. As you drive, audio stories will automatically pop up and start playing.

As you journey through the battlefield, you’ll also journey through time — following the harrowing events of the 3-day battle, as the two generals tried to outsmart and outmaneuver the other. You’ll learn about the bravery and humanity of individual soldiers. Best of all, you’ll visit Little Round Top, Pickett’s Charge, and the site of President Lincoln’s historic Gettysburg Address.

Experience the Battle of Gettysburg at these key battlefield sites:

■ The Civil War & Battle of Gettysburg
■ Birdseye View of the Field
■ McPherson Ridge
■ Eternal Light Peace Memorial
■ Oak Ridge Observation Tower
■ Battlefield Sallie Memorial
■ Seminary Ridge Museum
■ North Carolina Memorial
■ Virginia Monument
■ Second Day of Battle
■ Pitzer Woods
■ Eisenhower National Historic Site
■ Warfield Ridge
■ Little Round Top
■ Valley of Death
■ Devil's Den
■ The Wheat Field
■ The Peach Orchard
■ Plum Run
■ The George Weikert Farm
■ Pennsylvania Memorial
■ Spangler's Spring
■ Line of Battle
■ Culp's Hill Tower
■ East Cemetery Hill
■ The High Water Mark & Pickett’s Charge
■ National Cemetery
■ Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address


APP FEATURES:

■ Plays automatically
The app knows where you are and which direction you are heading, and plays audio automatically about the things you are seeing, plus stories and tips and advice. Simply follow the GPS map & the routing line.

■ Fascinating stories
Be immersed in an engaging, accurate, and entertaining story about each point of interest. The stories are professionally narrated and prepared by local guides. Most stops also have additional stories that you can optionally choose to hear.

■ Works offline
No data, cellular or even wireless network connection needed while taking the tour. Download over Wi-Fi/Data Network before your tour.

■ Freedom of travel
No scheduled tour timings, no crowded groups, and no rush to move along past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like.

FREE DEMO vs FULL ACCESS:

Check out the free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get full access to all the stories!

QUICK TIPS:

■ Download ahead of time, over data or WiFi.
■ Be sure the phone battery is fully charged, or take an external battery pack.


Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app uses your location service and GPS tracking feature to allow real-time tracking of your route.

Ratings and reviews

Not a bad self guided tour. A little expensive for the signed tour I purchased but that's because I was in a hurry and didn't read or could have got a bundle deal and saved a little money in the long run. The only glitch was the location and that wasn't bad. App had us 50 ft ahead of where we were so the app would start speaking b4 we reached the point we needed to be at but that was easily paused and made it work. Thank you

Good overall, with a couple of glitches. First, it told us to make a left hand turn off of Seminary Ridge onto a street that was one way. (Point 3F) Second, it failed to mention the cannonball hole in the barn while passing the Trostle Farm. That surprised me as it is an interesting sight. Glad that I knew about it from a previous trip through the battlefield, otherwise I wouldn't have noticed it. If the narrator tells you to pause, pull over. Otherwise it will skip to the next narration.

Only one hiccup in directions at Culps Hill. But very minor. otherwise, it was a great tour with great pacing. And we liked being able to do the battlefield at our own pace. Cheaper than a guided or bus tour. And I think the content is as complete, if not better. Got tip: Don't forget to check out the "Learn More" for extra content.