# HereStory Gettysburg Auto Tour — Battlefield Driving GPS Guide

> GPS-guided audio tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield. (iPhone/iPad app by HereStory.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herestory-gettysburg-auto-tour/id1514690320 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HereStory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470549140)
- Category: Travel, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 218 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-06-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herestory-gettysburg-auto-tour/id1514690320/reviews.md

## What is HereStory Gettysburg Auto Tour?

This Gettysburg Auto Tour offers a gripping journey through the Gettysburg Battlefield following the official marked National Park Auto Tour route.

• Top-selling driving tour at Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center & Museum since 2013.

• Narrated dramatically by Stephen Lang,  the renowned Hollywood actor is best known  for his starring roles in James Cameron’s Avatar,  Don’t Breathe and as Stonewall Jackson in Gods & Generals and General Pickett in Gettysburg. 

• Covers all three days of the battle and Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address at the Soldiers’ National Cemetery.

• Short, Medium & Full audio tour versions ranging from 2 to 3 hours covering the Gettysburg National Military Park official Auto Tour Route.

• Experience a Gettysburg driving tour from the comfort and control of your own car, at your own pace.

• Works offline (after initial download of tracks).

• Film companion The Gettysburg Story is made by Jake Boritt and broadcast nationally on Public Television and available for streaming. This documentary is a perfect introduction to your battlefield tour.

• Based on works of top historian Gabor Boritt, founder of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College, The Gilder-Lehrman Lincoln Prize and published 16 books on Abraham Lincoln and the American Civil War.

• Virtual tour, the app works off-site to tour the battlefield remotely.


“A thrilling experience. The whole battle comes alive in telling detail and superb overview. I can't recommend it enough.” - KEN BURNS, Filmmaker

"This brilliant and moving story will fascinate the first-time visitor and the history buff alike." - DORIS KEARNS-GOODWIN, Author

Download today and experience America's greatest battle as you've never seen it before!

## Key features

- GPS-guided driving tour
- Narrated by Stephen Lang
- Covers three days of battle
- Includes Lincoln's Address
- Offline functionality
- Virtual tour option

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gettysburg Story Tour Guide | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gettysburg Story Kids Guide | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of HereStory Gettysburg Auto Tour?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🌟 Compelling and knowledgeable narration
- 👍 Informative and thorough content
- 🗺️ Easy to follow directions (mostly)
- ✨ Immersive and enriching experience
- 💰 Good value for money (when working)
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for families
- 🚗 Excellent for self-guided driving tours
- 📚 Useful for learning and review
- 👍 Well-organized and insightful

**Cons**

- 🐛 Get directions button not working
- 🐛 Audio ends early and skips
- 🐛 App not updated in years
- 🐛 Difficulty entering codes
- 🐛 Unclear when and where to move car
- 🐛 Overly melodramatic narrative
- 🐛 App is clunky
- 🐛 Content missing after stop #8
- 🐛 Only introduction audio available
- 🐛 App rarely loaded
- 🐛 Interaction with Google Maps is squirrelly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Get directions button does not work
- Audio clips end early and skip tracks
- App has not been updated in over three years
- Cannot find a place to enter the code
- Unclear when and where to move the car
- Audio stops working after stop #8
- Only introduction audio available
- App rarely loads, stuck on HereStory screen
- Interaction with Google Maps is squirrelly
- No audio content after about 6 stops
- App failed to update properly

**Most requested features**

- GPS blue dot on map for current location
- Improve direction functionality
- Ensure all audio content is accessible
- Update the app
- Allow code entry for purchased guides

## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herestory-gettysburg-auto-tour/id1514690320/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Kids Version

*2026-07-08, version 1.20*

I bought the kids version of the tour. It was terrible. Very little educational material. Super short. None of my kids (2, 5, 12, 14) cared for it. Very little given for the price paid. I wish I could get my money back.

### 1/5 — Outdated

*2026-05-13, version 1.20*

This tour feels outdated.  Difficult to hear and most importantly the get directions button does not work!!  So kind of get lost at the beginning.  I will be requesting a refund

### 5/5 — Incredible tour

*2026-04-26, version 1.20*

The professor is a compelling speaker and very knowledgeable. App is a little clunky but the information is stellar!

### 1/5 — Not sure this is still supported

*2025-11-08, version 1.20*

The get direction but does nothing making it difficult to easily get to the next spot. I went with Action tours because there are a lot more feature that work for $14.99

### 2/5 — Glitch in directions to stops

*2025-08-09, version 1.20*

The link to give directions to stops will not work.

### 5/5 — Great tour

*2024-12-30, version 1.19*

Definitely 5 stars

### 1/5 — Audio ends early and skips

*2024-07-05, version 1.19*

The audio clips end early and skip most of the track for each auto tour stop. At first it appears to work and then the issue starts as soon as you get to auto tour stop 1. The issue persists on the rest of the tracks. It was a waste of money and didn’t work. We ended up having to pay for another app that worked. The app developer has not updated on over three years, so assume these bugs will not be fixed. The large majority of the glowing reviews are from, you guessed it, three to four years ago.

### 5/5 — A Gettysburg must!!

*2024-06-17, version 1.19*

This guided tour is a awesome way to further your understanding of the battle on the battlefield. It’s great for those who are just getting started with Civil War study.

### 5/5 — Official Tour

*2024-03-28, version 1.19*

There are other audio tours, but this one is official and the best. It has park notifications and we loved the extra stories told. Following the signs on the roads was easy too. I didn’t buy the book in the gift store but I wish I did!

### 2/5 — Ok

*2023-10-21, version 1.19*

Tour was good, when working. We had bought the guide and a code at the Visitors Center. I downloaded the app and could not find a place to enter the code. So spent $35 for that and then another $9.99 because the code couldn’t get entered.

## Frequently asked questions about HereStory Gettysburg Auto Tour

### What is the HereStory Gettysburg Auto Tour app?

This app provides a GPS-guided audio tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield, following the official National Park Auto Tour route. It features narration by actor Stephen Lang and covers the key events of the battle and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include a GPS-guided driving tour, dramatic narration, coverage of all three days of the battle and Lincoln's Address, multiple audio tour lengths (2-3 hours), offline functionality, and a virtual tour option for remote exploration.

### How much does the app cost?

The app is free to download and offers in-app purchases for the audio tour content. Users can choose from short, medium, or full audio tour versions.

### What are the compatibility requirements for the app?

The app is designed for mobile devices and works offline after the initial download of audio tracks. Specific operating system requirements are not detailed but it is expected to be compatible with modern iOS and Android devices.

### Who is this app best suited for?

This app is ideal for visitors to the Gettysburg Battlefield who want a self-paced, informative, and engaging way to explore the historical site. It's also suitable for history buffs interested in the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.20 — 2025-05-20

Thanks for updating the HereStory Gettysburg Auto Tour app! We've updated our app with bug fixes and changes to improve your overall experience

### 1.19 — 2021-05-17

Fixes minor issues and improve stability

### 1.18 — 2021-05-03

New Bonus Video Footage From The Gettysburg Story Documentary Film.

### 1.17 — 2021-03-20

- Updated logo

### 1.16 — 2021-03-12

- Updated logo

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