Nashville: Haunted Pub Crawl & True Crime Ghost Tour

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.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day except Monday and Wednesday at 20:00 and 17:00, from US$ 38.36 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday: 20:00Saturday: 17:00 and 20:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

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

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

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

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

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.

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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.

Do I have to drink alcohol on the Nashville haunted pub crawl?

No, but you'll be at bars and the tour includes drinks at each stop. Non-alcoholic options are available at the venues.

What's the age requirement?

You must be 21 or older and bring a government-issued ID. No exceptions, no refunds if you can't prove it.

How long does the tour last?

The tour typically runs three to four hours depending on group size and how long you spend at each bar.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour runs rain or shine. If there's a severe weather warning, the operator will reschedule you for another date.

Can I rent an EMF reader?

Yes, EMF readers are available for rent or purchase to help detect paranormal activity during the tour.

What's included in the VIP tour?

The VIP option adds an extra haunted bar and a full paranormal investigation beyond the standard four-stop tour.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are welcome on the tour.

What if I get too drunk? Will I be turned away?

Yes, the guide reserves the right to turn away anyone deemed too intoxicated before or during the tour. There are no refunds in that case.