Gettysburg: Historic Downtown Food Tour – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

EXPERIENCE

Join a guided food tour around Gettysburg and meet fellow food lovers. Enjoy exploring an array of food spots famous amongst the locals, taste historical dishes, and hear all about the Civil War stories from your guide.

Meet your guide at the Sweet! The Candy Store, to begin your tour. Marvel at the shop stocked with jawbreakers, bubblegum, fudge, taffy, and many sour sweets to make your tongue twist.

Feeling the sugar rush? No worries, you will leave the candy store and head to Blue Gray Bar and Grill. Listen as your guide tells you about the history of german pretzels and the iconic Philly Cheesesteak.

Fancy a cold Irish pint? No problem, our next stop is the Garryowen Irish Pub. Learn all about how Irish soldiers beat back Pickett’s Charge in the infamous Battle of Gettysburg. 

In between food, you will hear all the tales and secrets of the Gettysburg Hotel, the Union Hotel, and the David Wills House, where Abraham Lincoln prepared the iconic Gettysburg Address. 

Enjoy an unforgettable tasting adventure with other foodies that you won’t forget.

HIGHLIGHTS

Savor the bright flavors of multicultural foods
Mingle with the ghosts of the Civil War at 3 historic sites
Cozy up with a fresh, warm Apple Handpie at Gettysburg Baking Co
Experiment with wild mushrooms at Food 101
Unwrap the history of Hershey as you sample gourmet sweets

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