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Mark Nesbitt's Ghosts of Gettysburg Candlelight Walking Tours

Baltimore Street Ghost Tour

A family-friendly candlelight walk down historic Baltimore Street using stories from Mark Nesbitt's Ghosts of Gettysburg books.

4.5215 reviews · Google
Walking75 minAll ages
Moderate scare

Civil War Ghosts / US Ghost Adventures

Civil War Ghosts: Echoes of the Fallen

A researched one-hour walk through Gettysburg's war-torn history and stories of soldiers and townspeople said to remain.

4.81,599 reviews · Google
Walking60 minAll ages
Mild scare

Mark Nesbitt's Ghosts of Gettysburg Candlelight Walking Tours

Gettysburg College Ghost Tour

A family-friendly walk from the Gettysburg Hotel area through haunted streets to the college campus and its wartime history.

4.5215 reviews · Google
Walking75 minAll ages
High scare

Ghostly Images of Gettysburg

Haunted Orphanage Tour

A 90-minute tour through the Soldiers' Orphans' Homestead, including original rooms, cellar stairs and stories of its harsh headmistress.

4.6515 reviews · Google
Indoor Walking90 minAll ages
High scare

Civil War Ghosts / US Ghost Adventures

Historic Jennie Wade Birthplace Ghost Hunt with Equipment

A two-hour investigator-led ghost hunt inside Jennie Wade's birthplace using EMF detectors, spirit boxes and other tools.

4.81,599 reviews · Google
Indoor Investigation120 minAll ages
Moderate scare

Farnsworth House Inn

Shadow Shooters & Phantom Regiments Tour

A history-and-hauntings walk beginning in the inn's attic before moving onto Gettysburg streets associated with phantom regiments.

4.347 reviews · Google
Walking90 minAll ages
Moderate scare

Ghostly Images of Gettysburg

Spirits of Jennie Wade Tour

A 90-minute evening experience entering the Jennie Wade House to hear its tragic history and reported paranormal activity.

4.6515 reviews · Google
Indoor Walking90 minAll ages
Moderate scare

Gettysburg Ghost Tours

The Battle Cry

A one-hour candlelit route through former No Man's Land, passing battle sites, cemeteries and haunted buildings.

4.31,220 reviews · Google
Walking60 minAll ages
High scare

Farnsworth House Inn

Tormented & Lost Souls Tour

A mature late-night walking tour exploring unsettling paranormal and Victorian death traditions before entering the inn's haunted cellar.

4.347 reviews · Google
Walking90 min
High scare

Civil War Ghosts / US Ghost Adventures

Welty House Indoor Ghost Hunt with Equipment

A two-hour guided investigation inside the historic Welty House using supplied ghost-hunting equipment.

4.81,599 reviews · Google
Indoor Investigation120 min
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Ghost Tours in Gettysburg: Battlefield Memory and Haunted Town History

A Gettysburg ghost tour takes place in a landscape where history is not abstract. The 1863 battle transformed the borough, surrounding farms and families, and modern evening tours interpret the memories and legends that followed.

Why Gettysburg has stories to tell

Town routes often focus on hospitals, homes, taverns and civilian experiences rather than wandering the battlefield after dark. Investigation programs may use equipment at privately controlled properties, while traditional walks rely on documented accounts, oral history and guide storytelling.

Choosing the right tour

First-time visitors benefit from a history-forward walk after seeing the museum or battlefield by day. Choose an investigation only if you want active participation, and confirm whether equipment, seating, transportation or interior access are included.

Plan your night

National Military Park regulations, property boundaries and closing times matter. Stay on the authorized route, bring a light layer for open-country evenings and avoid any tour that implies trespassing is part of the experience.

What stands out

  • Civilian life before, during and after the 1863 battle
  • Historic town buildings used as hospitals and lodging
  • Guided investigations at authorized private locations
Frequently asked questions

Planning a ghost tour in Gettysburg

Are Gettysburg ghost tours held on the battlefield?

Many operate in the borough or on private property. Verify the route because park access is regulated and changes with operating hours.

Should I take a daytime history tour first?

It is strongly recommended. Historical context makes the evening stories clearer and helps visitors evaluate folklore responsibly.