The 15 Best Nashville True Crime Tours

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

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

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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2.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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3.Nashville’s Speakeasy Secrets: Murder True Crime Cocktail Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 433 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49

Follow guides such as Ryne, Max, and Reece through three downtown bars, secret rooms, and old Nashville stories. The $49.95 tour lasts about two hours, but drinks cost extra. Choose the VIP option if you want an added secret stop and password.

“Awesome fun! Short walks between venues. Interesting history all along the way. And some delicious cocktails”

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4.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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5.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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6.Nashville’s Speakeasy Secrets: True Crime Tasting Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 107 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $54

Walk through Nashville’s Prohibition past with a live English-speaking guide such as Ryan, Reece, or Ryne. Visit three speakeasies, including private spaces when available, hear murder and gangster stories, and buy drinks at each stop. Business casual dress and government ID proving you are 21 or older are required.

“The tour was so much fun! Our tour guide Ryne was great!!! Loved the history of the area too!! The speakeasy’s we visited were definitely worth it-along with some excellent drinks from the local mixologists! Do the VIP tour! You won’t regret it!”

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7.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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8.Nashville Noir: Murder Mystery Game & Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Start in Printer’s Alley at 6 p.m. for a two-hour, English-language murder mystery and pub crawl. You’ll follow Birdie’s story through four downtown bars, collect clues in a detective notebook, meet live characters, and finish with the killer’s reveal at The Ariston. Drinks cost extra.

“It was a fun experience. The other parties were friendly and fun! If you are looking to do something different I highly recommend this.”

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9.The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Franklin, TN

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

At The Dinner Detective in Franklin, you eat a four-course dinner while costumed detectives and undercover actors stage a present-day murder in real time. Question other diners, follow table clues, and name the culprit before the Top Sleuth prize is awarded. English, business casual, age 15 and up.

“Communication between customer and Viator was terrible. Upon arrival we learned there was a choice of entrees. We had no prior knowledge of this. The “murder” story was confusing. The guests at our table were unsure of what clues we were trying to solve, and we were not given enough time to explore the clues. In the end, it was a wild guess made by all in trying to solve the crime. The murderer was obvious, but the clues and script did not lead you to the murderer’s motive. It was still a fun evening, but I would not go again.”

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10.Nashville Bordellos, Burlesque, and Blood Night-Time Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

This two-hour Nashville night walk follows old brothels, murders, burlesque sites, and Printer’s Alley. Guides such as Nestor, Stevie, Drew, Chris, Debrah, and Jenny lead small groups past bars and hotels, with time for questions. Drinks are not included, but stops may include rooftop cocktails.

“They take you to spots off Broadway. Which are nice little gems. The booze spots along the way, you gotta drink em quick.”

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11.Murder in Music City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 23 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34

Follow an English-speaking guide from the Tennessee State Capitol through 7 to 8 haunted Nashville sites, including Union Station Hotel, Ryman Auditorium, old brothel districts, and the Alley of Death. Expect true crime, ghost stories, and a rain-or-shine evening walk.

“Øv øv turen blev pludselig aflyst fra udbyder, så vi kom ikke afsted… vi har ikke fået en bekræftelse på om vi får pengene retur som vi har betalt ved booking… 🤔”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Join an English-speaking guide such as Matt or Mark for a two-hour walk through Nashville’s haunted bars, crime sites, and historic brothels. You’ll hear eerie stories, buy drinks at selected pubs, and finish in Printers Alley. The tour is wheelchair accessible and for ages 21 and up.

“Matt was a brilliant and entertaining guide. Loved the stories, history and of course the cocktails!”

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13.Murder on Music Row Country Music’s Haunted True Crime Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $30Best value

Follow a true-crime-focused guide through downtown Nashville, from the Ryman Auditorium to Printer’s Alley. Hear stories of country music deaths, notorious criminals, unsolved cases, and ghostly legends while crossing Lower Broadway and 2nd Avenue North. Mark is one guide praised for his friendly, informed storytelling.

“It is in the thick of Broadway. You are surrounded by noise and a thousand drunk people, fighting through the crowds in the middle of the tour. Our tour guide was lovely and some of the stories were really cool- I had never heard of them. It was just a lot to be in the thick of the craziness. I chose this tour because I didn’t want to be hanging out around the bars.”

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14.Nashville True Crime Walking Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Join Mr. E’s Nashville True Crime Walking Tour for a two-hour route through four downtown locations. Hear about a notorious murder, a serial killer trial, a missing college student, and a TV star’s killing. The walk is in English, limited to 20 people, and returns to Union Street North.

“Very fun, interesting, and an easy walk. We were able to check out places we otherwise would not have seen. True crime fans will enjoy this tour! Mr. E was an excellent tour guide! We had a great time and would highly recommend.”

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15.Revelry Tours Nashville Bordellos, Burlesque, and Blood Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Join Chris, Nestor, or another English-speaking guide for a two-hour, 21-plus walking tour of Nashville’s old red-light district, Printer’s Alley, and the city’s darker stories. Bar entry is included, but drinks cost extra. The tour is wheelchair accessible.

“Chris was a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable, passionate and brought the stories and details of “the underbelly” of Nashville to life. We learned so much and even went back to some of the places he showed us! Loved that we stopped along the way to grab a drink here snd there. So relaxed and personable - Chris is a great story teller! He really gives you perspective and the detail behind some of the most amazing and bizarre occurrences in the history of the city. Highly recommend.”

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