The 7 Dark History Tours in Nashville Worth a Late Night

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

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

At 9 p.m., follow an English-speaking guide through downtown Nashville for 90 minutes of murder stories, Civil War hauntings, mob tales, and local scandal. The route covers the Tennessee State Capitol, Wilcox Building, Printers Alley, Climax Saloon, and Maxwell House Hotel. Guides such as Nestor, Steve, Drew, and Trevor have earned praise for lively storytelling, though the tone can vary.

“This tour was amazing! Our guide Nestor was extremely knowledgeable and he engaged the group with every bit of information! I would definitely do this tour again and I would definitely do this again with Nestor!! Thank you so much!”

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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

Follow a guide such as Faith, Matthew, Megan, or McKenzie through downtown Nashville for murder tales, ghost stories, and local history. The 90-minute walk visits Printer’s Alley, the Tennessee State Capitol, Skull’s Rainbow Room, and the Hermitage Hotel. Expect stairs, outdoor stops, and sensitive adult themes.

“Chloe was a wonderful tour guide. Lots of history and spooky blended together. I recommend going at night it blends a ghostly element.”

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

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

Spend about two hours with a paranormal guide such as Micah or Matt, visiting historic bars and crime sites around Printer’s Alley. You’ll hear stories of murders, mobsters, brothels, speakeasies, and reported spirits, with time to buy drinks at several stops. The tour is for ages 21 and older, costs $34.95, and starts at Alley Taps.

“Matt was fun, funny, knowledgeable and engaging! My friend and I had such a great time drinking and learning about true crime in Nashville!”

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

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

Spend about two hours exploring Nashville’s haunted landmarks by luxury bus, with stops at Union Station, 2nd Avenue, Printer’s Alley, the State Capitol, and City Cemetery. Local guides such as Matt, Hannah, Callie, Mark, and Mar provide true crime stories, ghost lore, and city history. The tour is in English, rated PG-13, and limited to 38 people.

“Callie was a great guide - very knowledgeable & personable. She was incredibly informative & told great ghost stories. She even shared ghost pictures!”

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

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

Walk Nashville with guides such as Faith, Matthew, Micah, and Natalie, hearing true-crime cases, ghost stories, and unsolved mysteries tied to the city’s buildings and streets. The 90-minute English tour begins by the Tennessee State Capitol. Expect strong storytelling, a manageable route, and a supernatural focus that may outweigh the crime material.

“We had a fabulous time! Would absolutely recommend Faith's tour to anyone visiting Nash 👻”

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

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

Spend two hours walking through Nashville’s darker past, from the Alley Taps meeting point to haunted bars and historic brothel sites in Printers Alley. Your guide shares ghost stories, unexplained events, and true crime tales while you buy drinks along the way. Guides have included Matt and Mark, though the guide may vary.

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

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7.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. You’ll hear about murders, outlaws, celebrity deaths, gangsters, bootleggers, and reported hauntings tied to Music City. The 90-minute walk costs $30, uses a mobile ticket, and runs through the noisy heart of Broadway.

“Fantastic information! Very informative and entertaining. Loved learning about the different murders/deaths along with some history on Nashville. Would highly recommend.”

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