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Gettysburg Historic Downtown Food Tour By Junket

100 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
Duration

2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

You may know Gettysburg as a landmark battleground of the American Civil War, but there’s much more to this area beyond history. This food tour takes you through historic downtown to discover the cuisine that locals love. Wander to mouthwatering restaurants and breweries where you’ll taste fresh produce, Amish treats, and Philadelphia-inspired flavors. Let your guide give your taste buds an unforgettable sampling of Gettysburg’s gastronomy.

  • Taste salty Pennsylvania Dutch pretzels
  • Nibble on delectable local cheesesteak and chocolates
  • See historical sites from the Civil War like The Union Hotel
  • Visit local candy stores and chocolate shops

What To Expect

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Sweeet! THE Candy Store in Gettysburg, PA!



Start your tour with a look around at this retro-inspired candy store. Get some ideas to come back later and buy.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue & Gray Bar & Grill



Pretzels were influenced by the Catholic church, since their simple ingredients were allowed during Lent. And we all know about the cheesesteak. Sample both of these Pennsylvania traditions at this bar that hearkens back to the colors of the uniforms of the Union and Confederate armies.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

David Wills House



This house is best known as the home where Abraham Lincoln stayed on the eve of giving his famous “Gettysburg Address”.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hotel Gettysburg



Established in 1797, this hotel has become known as one of the most luxurious in the region, and even President Dwight D. Eisenhower stayed here while recovering from a heart attack, making it his temporary White House.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gettysburg Baking Co.



This company, started in 1996, makes bread in a way that honors European traditions, Sample a local favorite, apple hand pie.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Union Hotel



This hotel was turned into a hospital for wounded soldiers during the Battle of Gettysburg, and is considered one of the town’s most haunted buildings today.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Food 101



Pennsylvania is an up-and-coming location for mushroom hunting and foods using wild mushrooms as an ingredient. Sample wild mushroom pizza, using locally sourced mushrooms.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gettysburg Chocolate Market



Chocolate has a long history in Pennsylvania, with records of Benjamin Franklin selling chocolates in his print shop in Philadelphia, though the chocolate we know today is much different from what early settlers and colonists would have known.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • PARKING: PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN BRICKHOUSE INN PARKING. You will be towed. THIS IS RESERVED FOR OVERNIGHT GUESTS. There are plenty of parking spaces on the side streets behind the Inn and on the main street. Thank you.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Professional and courteous guide
  • Pre-selected food samples
  • Transportation

Durations

2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

100 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
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