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Overview

    • Walk the historic grounds of this major Civil War battle
    • Visit the Vicksburg National Cemetery
    • Behold grand memorials honouring courage and sacrifice
    • Discover the Siege of Vicksburg's intricate strategies
    • Please note: Vicksburg admission is not part of this tour

Activity location

  • Vicksburg National Military Park Visitor Center, I20 Frontage Rd, Vicksburg, MS 39183
    • Vicksburg Battlefield 120 frontage RD
    • Visksburg, Mississippi, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Vicksburg National Military Park Visitor Center, I20 Frontage Rd, Vicksburg, MS 39183
    • Vicksburg National Military Park Visitor Center 120 frontage RD
    • Visksburg, Mississippi, United States of America

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
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    Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tonnes of rave reviews!
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    Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
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    Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
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    Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
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    Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
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    Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Easy-to-use app: download Action Tour Guide App onto your phone
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    Unique password: access your tour on Action Tour Guide App
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Vicksburg Battlefield Admission Ticket
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food/Drinks

Know before you book

  • Embark on a self-guided journey with the Action Tour Guide app, serving as your comprehensive guide, audio narrator, and map in one convenient package.
  • Secure a vehicle prior to the tour. A single purchase is sufficient for the entire vehicle, not requiring individual bookings per passenger.
  • Post-booking, expect an email containing the Action Tour Guide app download link and a unique password to unlock your exclusive tour access.
  • Experience a tour crafted by local experts, brought to life through the storytelling of creative writers and the voice of professional narrators.
  • Engage with animated videos at numerous stops, offering visual insights into unseen aspects, from historical scenes to hidden interiors.
  • New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

What you can expect

This is not an entry ticket to the Vicksburg Battlefield. Please check opening hours before your visit.

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

Bring history to life with this self-guided driving tour of the Vicksburg Battlefield, where Union and Confederate forces fought for control of the Mississippi River. Explore the battlefield and its powerful memorials as you hear about General Grant’s march on Vicksburg, the Confederate resistance, and the bloody Siege of Vicksburg itself. Revisit tales of bravery, strategy, and grit with dramatic blow-by-blow accounts of the struggle and its nation-altering aftermath.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter the password, and download the tour while you have WiFi or cell service. Once downloaded, the tour works offline, allowing you to enjoy the experience without an internet connection. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Points of Interest along the Vicksburg National Battlefield:-

  • Vicksburg National Military Park Visitor Centre
  • Memorial Arch
  • Minnesota Memorial
  • Michigan Memorial
  • Illinois Memorial
  • The Shirley House
  • Wisconsin Memorial
  • West Virginia Monument
  • African American Monument
  • Major General Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
  • Bruinsburg Crossing
  • 106th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment Monument
  • US Navy Monument
  • Grant's Army Pushes Inland
  • The Missouri State Memorial
  • Louisiana Memorial
  • Mississippi Monument
  • Alabama Monument
  • Fort Garrott
  • Kentucky Monument

Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

  • This is a flexible and self-led tour that uses location-sensing technology as you drive.
  • The tour features in-depth audio narration that plays as you drive.
  • You can purchase just one tour for the entire car and use it as many times as you wish.
  • New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
  • Once downloaded, the tour works completely offline, and you can tour your way by choosing when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind.
  • If you need any help, you can always reach out to a real person via call, chat, or email.

Location

Activity location

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    Vicksburg National Military Park Visitor Center, I20 Frontage Rd, Vicksburg, MS 39183
    • Vicksburg Battlefield 120 frontage RD
    • Visksburg, Mississippi, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Vicksburg National Military Park Visitor Center, I20 Frontage Rd, Vicksburg, MS 39183
    • Vicksburg National Military Park Visitor Center 120 frontage RD
    • Visksburg, Mississippi, United States of America