Nashville: Haunted Pub Crawl & True Crime Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (324 reviews) 87% rated it 5 stars

Free cancellationTravelers' pick

1/22

Duration2h

GroupUp to 50

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Sipping Through Murder and Mayhem in Nashville's Oldest Bars

You walk through four of Nashville's most haunted bars with a paranormal expert guide, hearing true crime stories and speakeasy secrets that don't appear in regular tours. Drinks are included at each stop, and you can rent an EMF reader to hunt for paranormal activity yourself. The tour runs 21+ only with valid ID, moves at a steady pace through real historic sites, and takes about three to four hours depending on the group. Book the VIP option if you want an extra bar and a deeper paranormal investigation.

Step-by-step itinerary

Haunted pub crawl and true crime tales

Tour Nashville’s most haunted bars
Hear true crime and local legends
Visit historic brothel in Gentleman's Quarter
Learn about Lady of the Night spirit
Explore violent gangland rivalry site
See former pharmacy with infamous doctor

The Experience

You're walking into Printer's Alley on a Nashville night, and your guide—someone who actually knows the paranormal side of this city—is already pointing out the building where a Lady of the Night's spirit never left. The haunted pub crawl moves through four stops, each one a real bar with a real dark history: mobsters on Music Row, speakeasy secrets, cold cases that still sit unsolved. You're not standing still listening to someone perform; you're moving, drinking, and hearing stories you won't find in any guidebook because they come from local storytellers and paranormal pros who've spent years documenting what happened in these walls.

The first stop is one of Nashville's oldest architectural gems, a former brothel in the Gentleman's Quarter where violence was so common people swore the floor stayed stained. Then there's the bar with a reputation for gangland rivalries—the kind of place where dangerous men actually met their end. A former pharmacy on the third floor had a doctor with a nickname that still makes locals uneasy. Between stops you're moving through the city's actual layout, not a staged version of it, and the guide keeps the pace steady enough that you're not rushing but not lingering either. This is a walking tour, so comfortable shoes matter, and the drinks are real—you're ordering at actual bars, not sipping from plastic cups.

The paranormal investigation part isn't cheesy. You can rent or buy an EMF reader if you want to take it seriously, or just listen and let the stories do the work. The guide has over a hundred five-star reviews from people who came for the ghost angle and stayed for the true crime detail. Government-issued ID is required—this is 21+ only, no exceptions—and the tour runs rain or shine unless there's a severe weather warning. If you want to go deeper, there's a VIP option that adds an extra haunted bar and a full paranormal investigation, which changes the whole night into something more hands-on.

One thing worth knowing: the guide reserves the right to turn away anyone who's had too much to drink before the tour even starts. It's not a threat; it's how they keep the group functional and the stories actually audible. The tour proceeds whether it's clear or cloudy, and if you need to cancel, there are no refunds—so book when you're sure.

What’s included

Your night includes a guided walking tour through four of Nashville's most haunted bars and historic pubs, entry into each venue, drinks at each stop, and a paranormal expert guide with extensive knowledge of the city's true crime history.
An EMF reader is available to rent or purchase if you want to investigate paranormal activity yourself.
Government-issued ID is required for entry (21+ only).
The tour proceeds rain or shine unless severe weather forces a reschedule.
You can upgrade to a VIP tour for an additional haunted bar and a deeper paranormal investigation.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Nashville Tours - Ghost Tours and Pub Crawls

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants Nashville's darkest stories and real drinks in actual haunted bars, led by someone who knows the paranormal side of the city—the walking pace and four-stop format fit a single evening without needing a car or advance planning.