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Explore Jennie Wade’s Ghostly Encounter - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Tour

Step into a chilling 90-minute walking tour in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where your guide is literally a ghost telling their own haunted stories exactly as they lived them - a unique, immersive variation on the traditional walking tour that blends history and spine-tingling storytelling. You’ll travel into the haunted homes where these spirits remain trapped, hear firsthand why they linger, and may even feel the same frightening sensations they describe; your evening’s spectral narrator will be one of two unforgettable characters, Georgia Wade McClellan or Mary Ann Wade. This intimate, guided encounter delivers vivid personal accounts and location-focused atmosphere, and you’ll receive a description of your ghostly guide with your tickets so you know who will lead your eerie journey. Book through Varoom to pair this evocative Gettysburg experience with nearby accommodations and make the most of your visit to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

About this activity in Gettysburg

Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Highlights

  • 90-minute haunted walking experience led by a ghostly guide who tells their own firsthand tales of life and death in Gettysburg.
  • Choose your spectral narrator - Georgia Wade McClellan or Mary Ann Wade - and step into the historic homes where their spirits remain.
  • Immersive, theatrical storytelling that takes you into the very rooms tied to each haunting for an up-close encounter.
  • A walking tour format that blends local history and spine-tingling moments, ideal for visitors exploring Gettysburg’s ghost lore.

Important Information

  • Ticket price includes all fees and taxes; you'll receive the name and description of your ghostly guide when you get your tickets.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, but the historic home contains several flights of narrow stairs that may be challenging for some.
  • Service animals are allowed; public transportation options are available nearby. Infants must sit on an adult’s lap.
  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking and plan to arrive 10 minutes early so the tour can begin on time.

Meeting Point

Meet at the entrance to the historic home used for the tour in downtown Gettysburg - the exact meeting address and any additional instructions will be listed on your ticket.

Includes

  • All fees and taxes are included in your total price so you see the full cost up front for Events and stays in Gettysburg and the surrounding area.

Other

  • Service animals are welcome - you can bring an approved service animal when attending Events or booking activities in this destination.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, making it easy for you to reach event sites and accommodations without driving in the Gettysburg area.
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap during the experience, so plan accordingly if you’re bringing a baby to activities here.
  • Experiences are suitable for all physical fitness levels, allowing you to join tours and workshops in the region regardless of your activity level.
  • Note that the historic home includes several flights of narrow stairs; you should expect limited stair access when visiting this venue.

Customer Reviews

10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Coastal25463359018
• Oct 16, 2025 04:08:04 PM
Summary: Rick was a great tour guide. He was very informative about everything. Never did a ghost tour before and after doing I'll do the orphanage next time. Loved it all. My boyfriend loved it too.
markbS1174CA
• Sep 19, 2025 06:43:33 PM
Summary: My wife and I went on the Jennie Wade Ghostly Encounter tour September 16th, Rachel was phenomenal !!! My wife had a small encounter with what we are presuming was " Billy ", an orphan know to hide in one of the bedrooms, she said someone touched her on the side while the guide was speaking. There was also some creaking of floor boards in a room where no one was. Another lady on the tour said something touched her hair, possibly Jennies father in the basement. Finally, I had my camera set on multiple exposures, in one of the rooms, it would only take one picture and stop. Rachel told us all about the ghosts that live in the house and mixed in a small amount of history also. It really is a tragic story and the stand in the house where it happened was actually saddening. Highly recommended !!!!!!
Sightseer393090
• Sep 18, 2025 05:17:18 PM
Summary: Had a great experience on our tour. We had a handicapped person with us and would like to give a special shout out to our guide GEORGE for his help, care and consideration he provided to us so that the person was about to tour the house with us. Thank you so much for your patience. Great history of the house and loved the personal talk at the end.

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The Ghostly Encounter is a unique 90-minute walking tour where your guide is a ghost-either Georgia Wade McClellan or Mary Ann Wade-who tells haunting tales from their own experience and leads you into their historic, haunted homes in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania for an immersive, spine-tingling adventure.
You may encounter several flights of narrow stairs when you travel into the haunted homes during the tour, so plan accordingly while exploring Gettysburg, Pennsylvania with this walking experience.
Yes - service animals are allowed and public transportation options are available nearby, making it easier to reach the meeting point for your ghost-led walking tour in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Yes - the tour is described as suitable for all physical fitness levels and is family-friendly; infants must sit on an adult’s lap, and the storytelling format offers both thrills and historical atmosphere for families exploring Gettysburg, Pennsylvania together.
Expect a spine-tingling mix of local history and paranormal storytelling as your ghostly guide recounts why their spirit remains trapped, bringing Gettysburg’s haunted past to life during an intimate 90-minute walking tour through historic homes.
When you receive your tickets you’ll also get a description of your ghostly guide for the evening-either Georgia Wade McClellan or Mary Ann Wade-so you’ll know who will lead your haunted tour through Gettysburg’s historic homes.