The 13 Best Nashville Ghost Tours

1.The Ghosts of Nashville Night-Time Walking Tour

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

Walk downtown Nashville after dark with guides such as Steve, Lauren, Melanie, or Kat, stopping at the Capitol, historic churches, Ryman Auditorium, and Flying Saucer. Expect a brisk 90-minute route mixing documented Tennessee history with local ghost legends. Comfortable shoes are essential.

“Great time, very informative. I would recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area. Enjoyed the experience”

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

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

Start at the Alvin York Statue at 9 p.m. and walk downtown Nashville with a local guide. Hear stories tied to the Tennessee State Capitol, Wilcox Building, Printers Alley, Climax Saloon, and Maxwell House Hotel. Guides such as Nestor, Steve, and Drew have earned praise for lively storytelling, though the tour leans toward history as much as ghosts.

“Nestor was amazing!! Super animated and even waited for us when we were late because Apple Maps took us to the wrong place. Great tour with lots of cool history and spooky sites, would highly recommend. Book Nestor for the best tour!”

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

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

Walk through downtown Nashville with guides such as Faith, Matt, Angie, and Megan, hearing murder, ghost, and political stories at Printer’s Alley, the State Capitol, Skull’s Rainbow Room, and the Hermitage Hotel. Expect stairs, outdoor stops, and a history-first tour with paranormal flair.

“Very interesting and knowledgeable tour! Great history in Nashville is captured and the onsite experiences are fun. Instead of sitting on a couch watching a show about it, you get to be there at the venues and hear the stories of what haunts the properties.”

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

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

Spend about two hours walking central Nashville with a local guide such as Trevor, Steve, April, or Campbell. Hear haunted tales and Civil War history, visit character-filled bars, and use an EMF device on some departures. Meet at 8 p.m. at the Hard Rock Cafe.

“Had a great night on the pub crawl with Trevor!!!! Awesome guide!!! Would definitely recommend the tour and the the guide.”

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

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

Join guides such as Micah or Matt for a two-hour walking tour through Printer’s Alley, Dream Nashville, Alley Taps, and Cellar Bar. Expect true crime stories, local legends, haunted pubs, and time to buy drinks. Bring government-issued ID, comfortable shoes, and a sense of humor.

“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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6.Haunted Nashville Boos and Booze Ghost Walking Tour

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

Walk from downtown Nashville to Cumberland River and Printer’s Alley while guides such as Johnny, Reese, and Leslie share ghost stories and local history. You’ll visit at least two haunted bars, buy your own drinks, use an audio transmitter, and receive a commemorative can cooler or cup.

“Our tour guide Johnny was very nice and friendly. He did an amazing job telling us stories and giving suggestions on what to do while in Nashville. We really enjoyed it and suggest it to anyone interested in history, ghost stories, or just a good time.”

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

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

Spend about two hours on a small-group bus tour of Nashville’s darkest sites. Local guides such as Matt, Hannah, Callie, Mark, and Mar share murder cases, ghost lore, and city history, with stops at Printer’s Alley, the Capitol, Union Station, and more.

“Great informative tour about Nashville’s dark past. We enjoyed the tour and the tour guide was very knowledgeable”

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

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

At 8 pm, a guide such as Alex, Mike, Griffin, or Tom leads you on a one-hour walk from Printer’s Alley to nine haunted Nashville landmarks. Expect local history, murder tales, music lore, and ghost stories, but no indoor visits. The route covers about one mile.

“Interesting and unique experience. Our guide, Alex did a good job sharing the ghost stories of downtown Nashville.”

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

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

Walk from the Tennessee State Capitol through Nashville’s darker past with guides such as Faith, Matthew, Micah, and Natalie. Expect murder cases, ghost stories, betrayals, and unsolved mysteries, plus photos and city history, all in a 90-minute English-language tour.

“Great tour. Definitely more ghosts than true crime but still a great tour and it’s not a long distance to walk.”

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10.Guided Ghost-Themed Walking Tour

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

Walk through Nashville’s haunted past with an English-speaking guide such as Tracy, Steve, Shelby, or Eric. In 90 minutes, a small group of up to nine visits 7 to 8 historic sites, including the Tennessee State Capitol, Hermitage Hotel, Ryman Auditorium, and Union Station. Expect ghost stories, murders, local history, and a family-friendly tone.

“Josh was an excellent tour guide. He was funny, kind, and full of knowledge and fun facts about the city. The tour was a fun, interesting history lesson with interesting stories. Would recommend”

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11.Nashville Ghost Hunt Music City’s Paranormal Investigation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49

Meet at 9 p.m. for a two-hour Nashville ghost hunt led by a professional guide such as Mark, Savannah, Abigail, or Angie. You’ll hear local stories, learn paranormal investigation methods, and use EMF detectors, spirit boxes, Rem Pods, and dowsing rods. The advertised route centers on the Tennessee State Capitol.

“A lot of fun if you want a more interactive ghost tour. We experienced a good amount of paranormal activity using the equipment which made it fun and engaging. So if you want to talk to ghost then this tour is for you.”

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

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

Meet a lantern-carrying guide in Victorian dress at 8 p.m. for a 90-minute walk through downtown Nashville. Hear stories tied to the Hermitage Hotel, State Capitol, St. Mary’s, Printer’s Alley, and the Ryman Auditorium. Guides such as Jill, Ashley, Joy, and Frank bring local history, folklore, and a bit of theater.

“It's a good time pass if you are doing a Nashville tour but nothing much to write home about. The tour guide was good with narration and did her best. However, the stories were kind of boring. We expected a lot more thrilling (and possibly, scary) stories from such a tour. On that count, it disappointed.”

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13.Music City Ghosts & Hauntings Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 53 reviews · from $27Best value

Walk about a mile through downtown Nashville with an English-speaking guide such as Dylan or Mike. Hear grim tales tied to Skull’s Rainbow Room, the Ryman Auditorium, Hank Williams Sr., witch trials, murders, tunnels, and the 2010 floods.

“Dylan made the tour very fun, comfortable & was knowledgeable on the areas we got to check out. The engagement was good too & the hour flew by. Definitely recommend.”

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