Nashville: Haunted Night Walking Tour & Ghost Stories Downtown

Haunted tales echo through Nashville’s streets at night

You’ll wander Nashville’s shadowy streets with a costumed local guide, hearing ghost stories outside places like Ryman Auditorium and Printer’s Alley. Expect laughter mixed with goosebumps as you learn how to spot spirits (or try), pause at old churches and hotels, and catch glimpses of Music City’s haunted side you won’t forget soon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Haunted Nashville walking tour

• Meet Victorian costume tour guide
• Learn ghost stories of Hermitage Hotel
• Walk to Tennessee State Capitol
• Explore Capitol grounds and hear ghost tales
• Visit oldest church, St. Mary’s
• Discover Printer’s Alley ghost stories
• Tour Ryman Auditorium haunted history

The Experience

We followed the flickering lantern through downtown Nashville, trying to keep up with our guide — she looked like she’d stepped out of an old photograph, all buttoned-up Victorian dress and a sly grin. The first thing I noticed was the way her voice bounced off the stone walls outside the Hermitage Hotel, telling us about the Lady in White. I swear, for a second, I caught a whiff of some old perfume on the breeze — probably just my imagination (or maybe not?). She showed us how to angle our phones for “ghost photos,” but mostly I ended up with blurry shots and one accidental selfie.

We drifted toward the Tennessee State Capitol after that, still half-laughing at someone’s nervous joke about being watched. The ground felt colder there, or maybe it was just the stories about President Polk’s tomb and soldiers buried in the walls. Our guide pointed out where Rachel Jackson is supposed to linger — I tried to picture her pacing in those shadows while traffic hummed by just yards away. There was this weird hush for a minute as we passed St. Mary’s church, like even the city noise paused for that part.

Printer’s Alley was next — neon signs buzzing overhead, and our guide weaving tales of speakeasies and Skull Schulman’s murder like she’d lived it herself. Some folks peeked out from bars as we passed; one guy raised his beer and shouted something about ghosts joining him for a drink. The last stop was Ryman Auditorium, all lit up against the night sky. Hearing about Hank Williams and Patsy Cline haunting those halls gave me chills (the good kind). I still think about that view of the empty stage windows glowing above us — it felt like we were standing in two Nashvilles at once.

What’s included

Your evening includes a 90-minute guided walk through downtown Nashville with stops outside haunted sites like Printer's Alley, Hermitage Hotel, St. Mary of the Seven Sorrows, Tennessee State Capitol, and Ryman Auditorium—all led by a lantern-bearing guide in Victorian costume who shares Music City’s ghostly legends along the way.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Nashville Ghost Tours - AmeriGhost Tours

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Top questions

How long is the Nashville haunted walking tour?

The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes.

Does the tour include entry into any buildings?

No, you’ll pass by haunted sites but remain outside during stories.

Is this haunted Nashville tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Where does the haunted walking tour start?

The tour begins downtown near the Hermitage Hotel.

Are children allowed on this ghost tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join in strollers or prams.

Will we visit Ryman Auditorium during the tour?

You’ll stop outside Ryman Auditorium to hear its ghost stories.

Who leads the Nashville haunted night-time walking tour?

A costumed guide dressed in Victorian attire leads each group.

Is public transportation nearby for this tour?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the starting point.