Walk the hallowed ground of one of the Civil War's most decisive sieges with your own NPS Licensed Battlefield Guide — a rare, expert-led private experience across 1,330 acres of monuments, earthworks, and cannon-lined ridgelines that changed American history.
What to expect
Your guide meets you at the park Visitor Center and leads you on a private driving and walking tour of the 16-mile battlefield loop, narrating the 47-day siege from both Union and Confederate perspectives. Stand inside authentic Confederate rifle pits, walk the assault lines of Grant's failed May 22 attack, and feel the scale of 17,000 American graves in the adjacent National Cemetery. The guide weaves in vivid personal stories of soldiers and Vicksburg civilians who sheltered in hillside caves. Allow three to four hours to do justice to this UNESCO-nominated landscape.
Good to know
The park is open year-round; licensed guide bookings are arranged directly through the park at (601) 636-0583. Confirm your guide reservation well before your port day. The battlefield is a 10-minute drive or rideshare from the cruise dock — all-aboard times in Vicksburg are typically mid-afternoon, leaving ample time for a morning tour.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Vicksburg — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.