Ghosts of Nashville: Family-Friendly Ghost & History Tour





Description
Step beyond the typical ghost tour and uncover the real history behind Nashville’s most haunted locations. This walking tour blends Civil War history, true local legends, and documented hauntings, taking you into the stories that shaped Music City. Led by an engaging, knowledgeable guide, you’ll visit iconic landmarks like the Tennessee State Capitol, St. Mary of the Seven Sorrows, and The Hermitage Hotel. These are real places with real history and stories passed down for generations. This tour isn’t about jump scares or made-up tales. It’s about understanding the events behind the hauntings and seeing Nashville in a completely different way. Whether you’re a skeptic, history buff, or just here for a good ghost story, this experience offers something different. Join 800+ travelers who have rated this experience 4.6 stars. Guests often mention the storytelling, depth of history, and how much more engaging it is than expected.
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Perched high above downtown Nashville, the Tennessee State Capitol is one of the city’s most iconic, and most haunted, landmarks. As night falls, this historic site takes on a darker reputation. Guests will hear chilling stories tied to its past, including reports of lingering spirits, unexplained footsteps, and shadowy figures seen around the grounds. With a history shaped by powerful figures and dramatic events, many believe not everyone has left the Capitol behind. Standing here after dark, you’ll experience the Capitol in a way most visitors never do - through the eerie stories and hidden history that bring Nashville’s haunted past to life.
St. Mary’s of the Seven Sorrows Catholic Church is one of Nashville’s oldest buildings, and it carries a long history that hasn’t completely stayed in the past. At night, this quiet, historic church takes on a different feel. Guests will hear stories tied to the property’s past, along with reports of strange sounds and sightings that have been shared over the years. With generations of worship, loss, and major moments in Nashville’s history connected to this site, it’s no surprise it’s become part of the city’s haunted reputation. This stop gives you a chance to see a different side of a well-known landmark - one that most visitors never experience after dark.
Downtown Presbyterian Church stands out in Nashville for its unique architecture, but its history is just as memorable as its appearance. At night, this landmark takes on a quieter, more uneasy feel. Guests will hear stories connected to the church’s past, along with reports of unusual sounds and sightings that have been shared over the years. With so many generations passing through its doors, it’s become a place where history seems to linger a little longer than expected. This stop offers a different perspective on one of Nashville’s most recognizable buildings - one that most people never experience after dark.
Printers Alley is one of Nashville’s most historic and lively areas, known for its nightlife, but its past holds more than just music and entertainment. After dark, this narrow stretch takes on a different energy. Guests will hear stories from its early days filled with late nights, hidden activity, and the kind of history that doesn’t always make it into the guidebooks. Over the years, there have been reports of strange encounters and unexplained moments that add to the alley’s reputation. This stop gives you a look at a side of Nashville that’s both vibrant and a little unpredictable, where the past still seems close at hand.
The Hermitage Hotel is one of Nashville’s most historic and well-known buildings, known for its elegance, but also for the stories tied to its past. At night, the atmosphere here shifts. Guests will hear accounts of unexplained activity, including strange noises and sightings that have been reported by staff and visitors over the years. With over a century of history, including famous guests and significant moments, many believe some of that past still lingers within the hotel’s walls. This stop offers a look at a different side of a Nashville icon, one that goes beyond its reputation for luxury and into the stories that have kept people talking.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(813)
Great experience, great guide!
We absolutely loved this tour. Steve was great!!! He taught us so much history of Nashville and had terrific stories. One of the best tours we have been on here.
Great tour! Just had to leave early due do too many mosquitos and my toddler was getting too many bites,
Thank you for joining us, and we’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour! We’re sorry the mosquitoes became an issue and that your little one was getting too many bites. Outdoor tours can sometimes come with those seasonal challenges, but we completely understand why you needed to leave early. We appreciate you spending part of your evening with us!
Enjoyed the tour and Melanie was a fantastic guide!
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Melanie made the experience fantastic. We’ll be sure to pass along your wonderful feedback to her!
Mel did a great job telling us the history of the buildings and hauntings. My boys and I learned a lot.
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that Mel did such a great job sharing the history of the buildings and their hauntings. It’s wonderful to know that you and your boys learned a lot and enjoyed the tour. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Mel!
This was a great tour of Downtown Nashville and some hauntings mixed in with history. Our guide Mel was a lot of fun. Parking is a nightmare down there, especially if another event is going on. Get there early or take a rideshare.
Steve was amazing. So knowledgeable on the history of Nashville and had some great stories to tie into the history. Highly recommend
Fun quick tour! Mel was fabulous! You can tell she is super knowledgeable and passionate about her job. Would recommend for those who like history.
Murders and Mysteries, Good Tour Around Nashville
The information given at each location stop was very limited and not well narrated. It was not exciting, the storyteller was very blah. We ended up leaving the tour early.



