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The 15 Best Ghost Tours in Nashville

24 tours  ·  from $25 a head

The old printing-house blocks and the riverfront collect stories. These 15 night walks and haunted crawls are compared on route, length, price and how much is history versus theatre.

The Ghosts of Nashville Night-Time Walking Tour - Two churches, two different ghost stories
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The Ghosts of Nashville Night-Time Walking Tour

1.The Ghosts of Nashville Night-Time Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 799 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Start at the Tennessee State Capitol at 8 pm for a 90-minute walk through downtown Nashville’s ghost lore and history. Stops include St. Mary’s of the Seven Sorrows, Downtown Presbyterian Church, Ryman Auditorium, and Flying Saucer Nashville. Guides named in recent feedback include Steve, Melanie, Lauren, Kat, and Shelby. Expect stories, city history, and some walking between sites.

“Interesting and educational tour of several places around the city with a spooky history. Our tour guide, Shelby, was very enthusiastic and informative. A great tour!”

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"Murder in Music City" Night-Time Ghost Walking Tour of Nashville - Visit the Climax Saloon story at Dream Nashville
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“Murder in Music City” Night-Time Ghost Walking Tour of Nashville

2.“Murder in Music City” Night-Time Ghost Walking Tour of Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 742 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

At 9 pm, follow a local guide from the Alvin York Statue to downtown sites tied to Civil War hauntings, a doctor linked to patients’ deaths, Printers Alley, the Climax Saloon, and the Maxwell House Hotel. Expect a blend of true crime, ghost tales, and Nashville history, plus stairs at the Capitol. Guides such as Nestor and Steve have earned praise for lively storytelling.

“Our tour guide was wonderfully knowledgeable about the city and its history. He was also very personable and took his time to keep everyone safe and engaged in his presentation. We received a surprise visit from a local drunk and our guide was very professional and knew exactly what to do.”

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Nashville's Dark Secrets Murder & True Crime Haunted Ghost Tour - Printer’s Alley: from print shops to ghost lore
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Nashville’s Dark Secrets Murder & True Crime Haunted Ghost Tour

3.Nashville’s Dark Secrets Murder & True Crime Haunted Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 726 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Walk downtown Nashville for about 90 minutes with a guide who connects ghost lore and true-crime stories to Printer’s Alley, the Tennessee State Capitol, Skull’s Rainbow Room, and the Hermitage Hotel. Expect historic landmarks, outdoor storytelling, stairs, and sensitive subjects. Afternoon and evening tours are offered; the guide and exact atmosphere vary by departure.

“Lucy was so much fun! And knew her stuff! She gave detailed information on things unrelated to the tour that made it more fun and interesting to learn about Nashville. She also shared lots of information on research that was conducted to back up the ghost and murder stories!”

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Seeking Spirits Haunted Night-Time Pub Crawl in Nashville - Hard Rock Cafe: the stated meeting point
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Seeking Spirits Haunted Night-Time Pub Crawl in Nashville

4.Seeking Spirits Haunted Night-Time Pub Crawl in Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 341 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

At 8 pm, join a small-group, English-language walk through downtown Nashville’s haunted pub and music history. The two-hour route includes the Hard Rock Cafe, Skull’s Rainbow Room, Ernest Tubb Record Shop and Printer’s Alley. Guides such as Trevor, April and Campbell have led tours, though your guide may differ. Drinks are not listed as included.

“Trevor made it spectacular! He kept it engaging from the moment we arrived (6 minutes late while waiting for our check inside the Hard Rock having dinner).. His knowledge, along with his humor made it interesting and I'm so glad that he was our tour guide!”

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Nashville's Haunted Spirits Murder & True Crime Ghostly Pub Crawl - Alley Taps, a speakeasy-era bar with a dark reputation
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Nashville’s Haunted Spirits Murder & True Crime Ghostly Pub Crawl

5.Nashville’s Haunted Spirits Murder & True Crime Ghostly Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 302 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Walk Printer’s Alley with guides such as Micah or Matt, hearing Nashville murder tales and ghost lore at historic bars and the Dream Nashville site. The tour lasts about two hours, costs $34.95, and includes no drinks. Bring government-issued ID proving you are over 21, even if you do not plan to drink.

“We had an incredible time! Our guide Micha was awesome! He shared some incredible stories and provided alot of history of Nashville. We highly recommend this tour! A huge thank you to Micha”

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Haunted Nashville Boos and Booze Ghost Walking Tour - Starting downtown at 7 p.m.
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Haunted Nashville Boos and Booze Ghost Walking Tour

6.Haunted Nashville Boos and Booze Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 262 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Start at 7 p.m. downtown for a small-group walk blending Nashville ghost stories with stops at at least two haunted bars. Hear tales by the Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge and in Printer’s Alley, with guides such as Johnny, Reese, and Leslie leading the stories. Drinks cost extra, and the tour ends at Alley Taps.

“Johnny was an amazing tour guide ! He made the experience fun, told great stories, chose great bars to grab drinks and was very knowledgeable about Nashville’s history.”

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Haunted Nashville's Murder & True Crime VIP Ghost Bus Tour - Union Station: grand arches and ghostly heartbreak
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Haunted Nashville’s Murder & True Crime VIP Ghost Bus Tour

7.Haunted Nashville’s Murder & True Crime VIP Ghost Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49

Ride a themed bus through downtown Nashville, stopping at Printer’s Alley, the State Capitol, Nashville City Cemetery and more. Expect true crime, local history and ghost lore from an English-speaking guide. Past guides have included Matt, Hannah, Callie and Mar, but the guide for your date may differ.

“This was a great tour. The stops and ride along was so informative and fun. We highly recommend just wish it wasn't so cold.”

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Nightmare Notes & Hauntings of Music City Nashville Ghost Tour - Is the $32 Fare Worth It?
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Nightmare Notes & Hauntings of Music City Nashville Ghost Tour

8.Nightmare Notes & Hauntings of Music City Nashville Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 116 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

Start at 8 pm in Printer’s Alley for an hour-long, one-mile walk past Nashville landmarks such as Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge and the Ryman Auditorium. Your English-speaking guide shares local history and ghost stories, but the tour stays outside the buildings. Guides named Alex, Mike, Griffin, Reece, Tom, and Missy have led past tours.

“Our guide was eccentric and made it entertaining to learn about many murders that have taken place over time in Nashville”

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Nashville's Dark Secrets: Murder and True Crime Ghost Tour - What the guide adds to the walk
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Nashville’s Dark Secrets: Murder and True Crime Ghost Tour

9.Nashville’s Dark Secrets: Murder and True Crime Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 72 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38

Walk with a live English-speaking guide from the Tennessee State Capitol to sites tied to Nashville’s murders, mysteries and ghost stories. Guides including Faith, Matthew, Micah and Natalie have led the tour, which costs $38 and lasts 90 minutes. Expect vivid storytelling, but note that the route may lean more toward ghosts than true crime.

“Guide-Matt was courteous, knowledgeable, and easy to listen to.”

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Nashville: Guided Ghost-Themed Walking Tour - Starting at the Tennessee State Capitol
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Nashville: Guided Ghost-Themed Walking Tour

10.Guided Ghost-Themed Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 71 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Walk for 90 minutes through Nashville’s haunted downtown with an English-speaking guide and a group capped at nine. Hear ghost stories, murder tales, and local history at sites including the Tennessee State Capitol, the Hermitage Hotel, Ryman Auditorium, and Union Station. Guides such as Tracy and Steve have brought the stories to life with personal accounts and historical context.

“Shelby was a brilliant guide. Very bubbly and made the long walk not feel as long as it usually would. Overall great experience, and definitely worth the money.”

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Franklin: Ghost Tour in Historic Franklin - What happens at each stop
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Franklin: Ghost Tour in Historic Franklin

11.Ghost Tour in Historic Franklin

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · from $25

Join Franklin on Foot for a 90-minute walk through downtown Franklin, starting at the old Williamson County courthouse. Your English-speaking guide shares ghost stories tied to socialites, a Civil War spy, Confederate soldiers, failed businessmen, and a dog, along with local history and photos taken on earlier tours. Expect about five stops and bring a camera.

“Robert was a wonderful guide. He was so kind and informative”

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Haunted Nashville Night-Time Walking Tour with Costumed Guide - At the Tennessee State Capitol, history gets a ghostly cast
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Haunted Nashville Night-Time Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

12.Haunted Nashville Night-Time Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

At 8 pm, meet a lantern-carrying guide in Victorian dress for a 90-minute walk through downtown Nashville. Hear tales tied to the Hermitage Hotel, the State Capitol, St. Mary’s, Printer’s Alley and the Ryman Auditorium. Guides have included Jill, Ashley, Joy and Frank; the route includes hills and stairs, so wear sturdy shoes.

“Great tour. Knowledgeable guide who gave us information on other place to visit. Thank you for the experience.”

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Haunted Nashville: Ghosts, Legends & Hidden Histories Tour - The Capitol and James K. Polk’s burial
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Haunted Nashville: Ghosts, Legends & Hidden Histories Tour

13.Haunted Nashville: Ghosts, Legends & Hidden Histories Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Best value

Spend about 90 minutes walking from Church Street Park to Printer’s Alley, hearing ghost stories tied to Nashville landmarks, Civil War sites, and Skull’s Rainbow Room. Guides such as Paul, Ben, and Cody mix local history with humor and spooky folklore. The group is capped at 15, and the route covers about a mile.

“Ben the guide was awesome. My 10 year old son and I went on a Wed night and we were actually the only 2 on the tour so it was cool. Ben talked a lot about the history of Nashville and the different buildings that were said to be haunted. He also recommended a few places to go that weren’t that usual Broadway vibe. We had a really good time and would recommend it. The walk was about 1 mile.”

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Nashville: Ghosts, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl - Stories about Hank Williams and the Grand Ole Opry Curse
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Nashville: Ghosts, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

14.Ghosts, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 58 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Skull’s Rainbow Room for a two-hour walk through Nashville’s haunted bar district. Expect stories about Hank Williams, the Grand Ole Opry Curse and Civil War spirits, plus entry to four historic bars. Stops can change, and drinks cost extra. Past guides Alex and Josef have led engaging tours, though your guide may differ.

“All was superb. We had a great time. We enjoyed each place we visited.”

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Nashville: Music City Ghosts & Hauntings Guided Walking Tour - Starting in Printer’s Alley at Skull’s Rainbow Room
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Nashville: Music City Ghosts & Hauntings Guided Walking Tour

15.Music City Ghosts & Hauntings Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 53 reviews · from $27

Walk about a mile through downtown Nashville at night with an English-speaking guide. Hear stories linked to Broadway, Skull’s Rainbow Room, the Ryman Auditorium, haunted tunnels, and the 2010 floods. The tour lasts one hour, stays outdoors, and starts and ends outside Skull’s Rainbow Room in Printer’s Alley.

“Mike was the best! He took extra time to show us some other places that were not on the tour. Definitely coming back for another tour next time I’m in town”

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