100% refund if cancelled 1 day before departure

<ul><li>Food and drinks</li><li>Entrance fees</li><li>Transportation</li></ul>

You&rsquo;ll drive past Civil War battlefields, monuments, memorials, cannons, trenches, and preserved military positions throughout Vicksburg National Military Park while learning about the Siege of Vicksburg and its importance during the Civil War.

After booking, you&rsquo;ll receive access to a mobile app featuring GPS-triggered audio commentary. As you drive through Vicksburg National Military Park, the app automatically plays stories and historical information connected to nearby landmarks and battle sites.

Yes, the tour is suitable for families and older children interested in American history and military history. The driving format also makes it a convenient option for families travelling together.

Your expedition through Vicksburg National Military Park commences outside the Visitor Center near the northern entrance. As you delve deeper into the park, the weight of the American Civil War surrounds you. You&#39;ll pass monuments like the Minnesota and Iowa Monuments, each telling tales of the soldiers hailing from these states. Along the way, you&#39;ll hear about the leadup to this titanic struggle, as General Ulysses S. Grant marched inevitably toward Vicksburg.

You&#39;ll hear accounts of the Battles of Chickasaw Bayou and Arkansas Post, then stop at the historic Shirley House, the only wartime structure remaining in the park. Next, relive the fiery bombardment of the Grand Gulf and learn about the crucial role of Black soldiers in the Civil War. Then continue to the awe-inspiring Ulysses S. Grant Memorial.

From there, you&#39;ll head to the Vicksburg National Cemetery, which serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war. Rows upon rows of tombstones represent Union soldiers who gave their all. The cemetery&#39;s tranquility contrasts sharply with the ongoing narrative of Grant&#39;s campaign, as you revisit the battles of Raymond, Jackson, Champion Hill, and the Big Black River Bridge.

The final segments of your journey dive into the climax of the siege, the surrender, and the eventual aftermath and significance of this battle. Your expedition concludes just down the street from the Visitor Center where it began.

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The tour begins at the Vicksburg National Military Park Visitor Center. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

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	<li>Vicksburg National Military Park Visitor Center, Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS, USA</li>
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<ul><li>Journey through a pivotal battleground of the American Civil War</li><li>Marvel at grand monuments commemorating heroes of the past</li><li>Bring history to life with dramatic retellings of the Siege of Vicksburg</li><li>Explore the Vicksburg National Cemetery, final resting place of many soldiers</li><li>Relive the battle of wits between General Grant and General Pemberton</li></ul>&nbsp;Included: <ul><li>Audio-guided tour</li><li>Downloadable APP</li><li>Digital guidebook</li></ul>

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	<li>This is a self-guided tour available through an app; no guide will accompany you and transport is not provided. The app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map, all in one.</li>
	<li>After booking, you&#39;ll receive an email from the activity provider with instructions for setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don&#39;t wait until you are on-site.</li>
	<li>Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualise what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms</li>
	<li>This self-guided audio tour has no expiry date. You can use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.</li>
	<li>The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere.</li>
	<li>You only need to book one tour per vehicle/mobile device, not per person</li>
	<li>Works perfectly without Wi-Fi/data with offline maps</li>
	<li>There are several closures in place, including Illinois Memorial. Check nps.gov for current conditions, closures, and access updates</li>
	<li>The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Vouchers on smartphones or tablets are accepted. Printed vouchers are also accepted.</li>
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Vicksburg National Military Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

The tour begins at the Vicksburg National Military Park Visitor Center. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

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