Ghosts of Nashville: Family-Friendly Ghost and History Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Haunted history, Civil War history, and local Nashville legends
- Stories of haunted and historic landmarks, hotels, churches, music venues, and paranormal activity
- Visits to historic exterior locations throughout downtown Nashville
- Professional Ghost City Tours Ambassador
- 90-minute all-ages ghost walking tour of Nashville
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to and from the meeting location
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Admission or entry into tour stops
Meeting Location
471 6th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37243, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Printers Alley
Nashville, TN, USA
What To Expect
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Tennessee State Capitol
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St Mary's of the Seven Sorrow Catholic Church
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Downtown Presbyterian Church
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Printer's Alley
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
231 6th Ave N
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ghosts of Nashville: Family-Friendly Ghost and History Tour?
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Activity code: C-63514P5
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Average 4.69 out of 5 stars based on 804 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Haunted history, Civil War history, and local Nashville legends.
- Stories of haunted and historic landmarks, hotels, churches, music venues, and paranormal activity.
- Visits to historic exterior locations throughout downtown Nashville.
- Professional Ghost City Tours Ambassador.
- 90-minute all-ages ghost walking tour of Nashville.
- Food and drinks.
- Transportation to and from the meeting location.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
- Admission or entry into tour stops.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ghosts of Nashville: Family-Friendly Ghost and History Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ghosts of Nashville: Family-Friendly Ghost and History Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Haunted history, Civil War history, and local Nashville legends
- Stories of haunted and historic landmarks, hotels, churches, music venues, and paranormal activity
- Visits to historic exterior locations throughout downtown Nashville
- Professional Ghost City Tours Ambassador
- 90-minute all-ages ghost walking tour of Nashville
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to and from the meeting location
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Admission or entry into tour stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
