Nashville True Crime Ghost Tour: Murder & Haunted Spirits

Walk the streets where Nashville's darkest crimes still echo

A 90-minute guided walking tour through Nashville's true crime and paranormal history, led by a local guide who recounts murders, scandals and restless spirits at downtown landmarks including Printer's Alley, the Tennessee State Capitol and a historic 1910 hotel. The tour runs rain or shine. Wear sturdy walking shoes and expect some stairs. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Nashville's haunted sites

• Visit Printer's Alley haunted history
• Explore Tennessee State Capitol ghost stories
• Hear Skull Schulman and Rainbow Room story
• Discover haunted historic hotel tales

The experience

The tour moves through downtown Nashville on foot, starting at Printer's Alley, a narrow historic district where a printer's ghost is said to wander in period clothing. From there you walk to the Tennessee State Capitol, where the architect William Strickland, buried in the building's north facade, allegedly haunts the hallways with footsteps and sudden temperature drops. The guide tells the story of Skull Schulman and his Rainbow Room, then finishes at a 1910 hotel linked to the women's suffrage movement and guests whose spirits reportedly remain. The whole route takes about 90 minutes and includes some stairs. If you have knee or back issues, portions may feel challenging.

Your guide is a local who blends authentic history with true crime detail and paranormal accounts: stories of vengeful lovers, corrupt lawmakers, and murders twisted enough to still echo through the night. EMF readers are available to rent or buy on the tour if you want to try detecting paranormal activity yourself. The tour runs whether it rains or shines, so bring appropriate gear. No umbrellas or rain jackets are provided. Service animals are welcome, and public transit stops are nearby if you need them.

You can book the walking tour as it stands, or upgrade at checkout to the VIP Haunted Ghost Bus option, which covers twice as many haunted locations and stories from a bus instead of on foot. That upgrade is the choice to make if stairs or long walking feel like too much, or if you want to cover more ground in the same time.

What’s included

• A local guide who tells true crime murders and paranormal tales.
• stops at Printer's Alley, the Tennessee State Capitol, and a historic 1910 hotel.
• the option to rent or buy an EMF reader on the tour.
• service animals allowed.

Options for this experience

3 options

True Crime and Murder Ghost Tour: Nashville's Dark SecretsGuide in English · 19:00 and 20:00

Paranormal InvestigationGuide in English · 19:00 and 20:00After your tour, add a paranormal investigation to deepen the experience!

Upgrade to the VIP Haunted Ghost BusGuide in English · 19:00Bus: Step up to our Elite Bus Tour for a haunted trip through Nashville, with luxury transport, additional haunted locations, and stories.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SundayDepartures at 19:00 and 20:00

Book up toStart time

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Nashville Tours - Ghost Tours and Pub Crawls

Is this one for you?Book the walking tour if you want to move through downtown Nashville's darkest corners on foot and don't mind stairs or a 90-minute pace. Choose the VIP bus upgrade at checkout if you'd rather cover twice the haunted locations and stories without the physical demands of walking.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What stories does the guide tell on the Nashville true crime ghost tour?

The guide recounts murders and scandals that shaped Nashville's darker history, including the tale of Skull Schulman and his Rainbow Room, the architect William Strickland's haunting of the State Capitol, and the spirits tied to a 1910 hotel where guests are said to have never checked out. The stories blend true crime with paranormal accounts of vengeful lovers, corrupt lawmakers, and outlaws whose ghosts refuse to fade.

Is the Tennessee State Capitol actually part of the walking route?

Yes, the Tennessee State Capitol is one of the main stops on the tour. The guide tells the story of architect William Strickland, who designed the building, died before its completion in 1854, and was buried in the north facade. Visitors have reported hearing footsteps in empty hallways and feeling sudden temperature drops inside.

How much walking is involved and what should I wear?

The tour is 90 minutes of walking through downtown Nashville, covering Printer's Alley, the State Capitol, and other historic sites. Wear sturdy walking shoes because the route includes some stairs. If you have knee or back issues, some portions may feel challenging. No rain gear is provided, so bring your own if weather looks uncertain.

Can I bring my child on this tour?

Yes, all ages are welcome, but anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Parents and guardians should decide whether the true crime and paranormal content is appropriate for their child before booking.

What's the difference between the walking tour and the VIP bus upgrade?

The walking tour covers downtown landmarks on foot in 90 minutes. The VIP Haunted Ghost Bus upgrade, available at checkout, covers twice as many haunted locations and tells twice the stories from a bus instead of walking. Choose the bus upgrade if you want to see more sites without the physical demands of walking and stairs.

Can I use EMF readers to detect paranormal activity?

EMF readers are available to rent or purchase on the tour itself, so you can try detecting paranormal activity at the haunted sites you visit. They are not included in the base tour price.