The 13 Most Popular Ghost Hunts in Gettysburg

1.Ghost Hunt Tour with Ghost Hunting Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 589 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $28Our pick

This 90-minute Gettysburg tour begins with Civil War stories and local hauntings, then gives you ghost-hunting equipment to use at dark investigation sites. Guides including Lindsay, Tommy, Marc, Kendra, and Cheyenne lead the walk. Expect uneven pavement, some uphill walking, cool evenings, and no children under 12.

“Marc was fantastic! He was hilarious and super informative. He took his time explaining all the significant locations we stopped at and kept things entertaining the whole way through. We got to use several different ghost-hunting tools, which was really cool. Even though we didn’t have any paranormal encounters, we still had an enjoyable experience ghost hunting. -TMNTs”

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2.Ghost Hunt Tour with Ghost Hunting Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 308 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28

Meet Tommy, Kendra, Marc, Lindsay, or another English-speaking guide at the drummer boy statue. Walk through Gettysburg’s Old Town, hear Civil War-era stories, then use EMF readers, REM pods, and dowsing rods at a known paranormal site. The tour lasts 90 minutes, runs rain or shine, and stays outdoors.

“This tour was beyond fantastic! It took place at sunset, which is when Lee told the confederates to take the hill. Kendra was enthusiastic and taught us all about what happened in our location. We got to see and learn about a few houses that were still standing, and what happened to individuals that died there. We then went up the hill in the dark, equipped with divining rods and EMF readers. I spoke with my recently passed husband, and then he stepped aside to let me speak with a Confederate soldier! I learned he suffered and died from his wounds. He was drafted, under 25 years old, and was…”

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3.The Historic Welty House Ghost Hunt with Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43

Meet at 9:00 pm on Baltimore Street for a guided investigation of Gettysburg’s Welty House. You’ll hear unsettling local stories, enter the house cellar, and use supplied paranormal equipment to seek spirit responses. Guides including Andrew and Matthew lead the small-group experience, which ends back at the meeting point.

“Andrew, our guide, was amazing! He knew his stuff, and the resident spirits, very well which made for an interesting experience.”

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4.Devil’s Hour Paranormal Investigation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 89 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Meet at 571 Steinwehr Ave, then follow your guide in your own car to three haunted Gettysburg locations. Over three hours, you’ll use spirit boxes, EMF meters, and other tools while learning Civil War stories and local legends. Guides including Cheyenne, Clinton, Carey, and Malcom lead the investigation in English. This spooky tour is for ages 18 and up.

“Our tour guild Clinton was extremely knowledgeable about the two bridges we toured and also about other places he’s been. Answered all of my wife’s and mine questions. It was our first tour like this and would highly recommend if your in to paranormal investigations. Clinton had all the devices and all worked great.”

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5.Advanced Paranormal Investigation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 70 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Meet at General Pickett’s Buffet for a three-hour Gettysburg ghost investigation with guides such as Cheyenne, Carrie, and Clinton. Learn to use K2 meters, Ovilus devices, EVP recorders, dowsing rods, temperature gauges, and infrared cameras while following your own vehicle between three nighttime locations.

“An amazing tour with great results. I highly recommend this tour to everyone.”

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6.Beginner’s Evening Paranormal Investigation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Meet at General Pickett’s Buffet and follow your English-speaking guide by car to three Gettysburg locations. Over three hours, you’ll use EMF meters, spirit boxes, EVP recorders, dowsing rods, and more while hearing local history. Guides including Cheyenne and Clinton are especially good at helping first-timers handle the equipment.

“We went to three locations to try to communicate with spirits. We were able to get intelligent answers through the equipment we were using. Our guide, Cheyenne was very knowledgeable and we had a great time. The tour was fun and not too scary.”

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7.Jennie Wade Birthplace Ghost Hunt with Equipment in Gettysburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50Top rated

Meet near Gettysburg’s Brickhouse Inn for a two-hour night hunt at the Jennie Wade Birthplace. Your guide, possibly Patricia, Brian, or Tiffany, explains the equipment and leads you through a house linked to Gettysburg’s darkest days. Expect history, eerie rooms, and hands-on paranormal investigation for up to 18 people.

“Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Great for the family even if you have young kids.”

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8.Exclusive Welty House Ghost Hunt with Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 43 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Meet your US Ghost Adventures guide behind the Brickhouse Inn, learn to use EMF detectors, dowsing rods, REM pods, and spirit boxes, then search the Welty House from basement to attic. You’ll hear Civil War stories tied to Jennie Wade, test equipment, and look for unexplained sounds or images. English tour, $36 per person, two hours.

“Brian was great, very patient with the younger crowd”

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9.Gettysburg Ghost Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $64

Meet your English-speaking guide at 8:30 pm for a 30-minute introduction to Gettysburg, the historic home, and ghost-hunting equipment. Then spend about 2 hours and 15 minutes investigating indoors with tools supplied by Ghost City Tours of Gettysburg. Guides may include Tabatha or Kathy, and groups are capped at 15.

“We had a great night! Kathy was the best host. She stared the history of the house as well as what has been experienced in the house. We were the only people for the tour and we were able to take our time with all the equipment. Highly recommend!”

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10.Small Group Paranormal Investigation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1h 30m · from $40

Meet Cheyenne or another After Dark Investigations guide at 571 Steinwehr Ave for a 90-minute night tour of Gettysburg’s haunted sites. You’ll hear Civil War-era stories, learn to use K2 meters, Ovilus devices, and EVP recorders, then follow the guide in your own vehicle to a secret stop and other locations.

“The guide was fun, entertaining and very informative. She took extra time with our grandson, he really enjoyed it.”

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11.Historic Jennie Wade Birthplace Ghost Hunt w/ Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Meet near the Brickhouse Inn for a two-hour paranormal investigation at 242 Baltimore St, Jennie Wade’s birthplace. A licensed guide and ghost-hunting expert leads a small group of up to 18, explaining how to use EMF detectors, spirit boxes, dowsing rods, and other equipment. Expect some walking and an honest effort to separate odd activity from equipment trouble.

“Our guide was knowledgeable and we had activity, it was a good trip. I would recommend this trip to someone else, and I would also like to do an overnight there”

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12.Paranormal Investigation at the Farnsworth Inn

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $68

At Gettysburg’s Historic Farnsworth House Inn, guide Angel introduces you to paranormal investigation before leading a two-hour search through the attic, cellar, dining rooms, and grounds. You’ll learn how the equipment works, hear stories tied to the old inn, and test the atmosphere for yourself. English tour, $68 per person.

“Angel was a great paranormal guide and explainwd a lot of the history of the Farnsworth inn. My husband and I really enjoyed our time at the Farnsworth house and hope to come back again soon!”

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13.Jennie Wade Birthplace Ghost Hunt w/ Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

Meet at the Brickhouse Inn gift shop, then head with an English-speaking guide to 242 Baltimore Street, Jennie Wade’s birthplace. Over two hours, you’ll use EMF readers, spirit boxes, REM pods, dowsing rods, and flashlight sessions while learning about the Civil War site and its reported paranormal activity.

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