From the ashes of Gettysburg’s seminal history grew a festive class of delightful drinkeries. Discover them all, along with the stories that made them landmarks and the drinks that made them famous.
Join the Gettysburg Brew Tour to visit the town’s most distinguished watering holes where history was made and brews became necessary.
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Gettysburg Brew Tour
Thousands of people visit Gettysburg every year to take in the scholarly circuit of one of the country’s most significant battles. But the details of this brutal war can be hard to swallow. Wash them down with Gettysburg’s tastiest and most potent brews on a tour that takes you through history in the best way to experience it. The Gettysburg Brew Tour invites you to visit the town’s storied and popular pubs while indulging in their specialty “sauces” and unfiltered stories.
Where to Meet, Park, and Directions
All drink tours meet in the backyard at The Brickhouse Inn Bed & Breakfast at 452 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325
We recommend parking near Baltimore Street. Click below to see options. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN BRICKHOUSE INN PARKING. You will be towed. THIS IS RESERVED FOR OVERNIGHT GUESTS. Use parkme.com for more parking locations.
Battlefield Brew Works
Built in 1848, Battlefield Brew Works sits a Pennsylvania Dutch brick-end barn and is a watering hole unlike any other bar you’ve ever visited. The award-winning establishment proudly serves aptly named suds like the Red Bayonet Ale, Jeremy’s Ghost, and the Smokin’ Barrel. Join us and sample every last delectable drop of their exclusive cocktail and spirit menu.
Ploughman Cider Taproom
Take a walk on the cider side with the Wenk family, who have worked the apple fields of Gettysburg for over 100 years. Their carefully curated orchards have produced the most incredible heirloom apples worldwide. Their commitment to tradition, tinged with a frontier man’s mentality of trying new things, creates slightly new flavors every season.
Mason Dixon Distillery
Led by the father-son team of George and Yianni, these lifelong distillers made their home in a 100-year-old former furniture factory. The pair meticulously restored the antique building with inspiration from German Beer Halls while keeping the original wooden beams and adding evocative restored brick walls. All of their distinctive liquors are made on site using locally sourced ingredients when available.
On the Gettysburg Brew Tour, you’ll have a chance to meet like-minded individuals who enjoy soaking up illustrious information nearly as much as they savor taking down a frosty beverage. Naturally, Gettysburg radiates with legends from the Civil War and the various tavern proprietors have instilled the soul of the city into their drinking establishments.
Chances are you’ll learn a tale or two in these vintage alehouses that you missed out on the battlefields. Undoubtedly, you’ll get a feel for local life in Gettysburg, not to mention relishing in a draft or five.
Uncover a mix of favorite and lesser known bars as well as the buildings that became pillars in Gettysburg’s history. Hear the stories behind their legacy and sip on the drinks that keep patrons coming back for more. What better way to get to know Gettysburg than with a tour of its most prominent buildings, complete with tasty drinks and good people? Book your Gettysburg Brew Tour today!
Gettysburg is an American town known for its important role in the Civil War. If you are interested in Gettysburg's history, ... why not learn about it with some delicious brews? Our tour guides will deliver you the best brews in town alongside impactful and powerful facts that will keep you dazzled and entertained.
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Take a Gettysburg Brew Tour if you and your special loved one want an exciting and original date night. Our tours guarantee a ... magical day out on the town, learning about history, culture, and so much more. You’ll get great ideas on where to eat next time and learn something new about your town.
If you like to taste brews from around the nation, then let us lead your journey a step further. Our Gettysburg Brew tour off ... ers several samples of Gettysburg’s best drinks with the added bonus of learning about its history simultaneously.
Stopping at Gettysburg on that long road trip through the Northeastern states? Fuel up and fill up on the Gettysburg Brew Tou ... r. If you find yourself in Gettysburg and want a unique experience that offers more than just your regular Civil War tour, then book your spot today!
Civil War Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Enjoy some liquid courage while hearing ghostly tales of Gettysburg's most historic haunts and drinking hotspots. Take a Boo's and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl for genuine stories, scares, and delicious drinks in the historic district, with up to 2 hours of ghostly fun with the city's spirits and Spirits. Price does not include drinks or tastings
Tour Meeting Location: Tours meet at 452 Baltimore St at the Brickhouse Inn. Parking around back is for guests of the Inn only.
Tour Times: Daily @ 5:45PM
Tour Length: Approximately 2 hours
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
Civil War Ghosts of Gettysburg Tour
Immerse yourself in Gettysburg's haunted history and encounter the ghosts of the Civil War. Walk the frightening and shadowy paths of the historic town on this authentic Gettysburg ghost tour and visit some of the most historic and haunted buildings in the country.
Tour Meeting Location: All tours meet inside of the Brickhouse Inn Bed & Breakfast at 452 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PA 17325.
Tour Times: Daily @ 8PM
Tour Length: Approximately 1 hour
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
Civil War Ghosts of Gettysburg Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour
Witness spirits of soldiers in blues or grays reliving the most terrifying moments of American History on a Dead of Night ghost tour.
Tour Meeting Location: All tours meet inside of the Brickhouse Inn Bed & Breakfast at 452 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PA 17325.
Tour Times: Daily @ 9PM
Tour Length: Approximately 1 hour
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
Gettysburg Historic Downtown Food Tour
Join us for a tasty tour of four establishments through downtown Gettysburg, with farm fresh produce, nationally loved comfort foods, traditional pastries, and chocolates made by a top chocolatier.
Tour Meeting Location: Tours meet near the entrance of Sweet! The Candy Store, at 100 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA.
Tour Times: Daily @ 11AM
Tour Length: Approximately 2 hours
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
Secrets of Gettysburg Tour
Explore the untold stories and little-known facts of this legendary small town on the Secrets of Gettysburg Tour.
Tour Meeting Location: All tours meet in front of the Brickhouse Inn at 452 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325.
Tour Times: Daily @ 10AM-2PM
Tour Length: Approximately 1 hour
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
The Historic Welty House Ghost Hunt
After 160 years, you can now enter the basement of the Welty House and conduct a ghost hunt with equipment inside, around the surrounding area, and in the Brickhouse Inn Basement.
Tour Meeting Location: The ghost hunt meets in the yard behind the Brickhouse Inn and Welty House
Tour Times:
Tour Length: Approximately 2 hours
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
WONDER WOMEN OF GETTYSBURG: HIDDEN VALOR
Join this tour of historic Gettysburg to learn about the incredible women who shined behind the scenes as unsung heroines of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Tour Meeting Location: All tours meet in the backyard at The Brickhouse Inn Bed & Breakfast at 452 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325.
Tour Times: Daily @ 10-12PM
Tour Length: Approximately 2 hours
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
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