The 7 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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