
Nashville's Ghost Bus: A True Crime Ride Along Haunted Tour
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 492 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Nashville's Ghost Bus: A True Crime Ride Along Haunted Tour worth booking?
Nashville's Ghost Bus: A True Crime Ride Along Haunted Tour is a 2-hour experience in Nashville, United States, from $55 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 492 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (492)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $55 per person
See Nashville's most HAUNTED LOCATIONS in comfort with The Haunted Nashville VIP Ghost Bus. This limited-seating VIP Experience takes our award-winning ghost tour to the next level with transportation, spine-tingling storytelling, added locations all while sipping an option drink as you explore the city’s darkest secrets. From the shadowy corners of Printers Alley to the haunted halls of the Union Station Hotel, you’ll uncover real tales of murder, betrayal, and restless spirits — all while riding in comfort and style. Why Travelers Choose This Tour - Skip the walking and ride in comfort on a coach bus. - Enjoy exclusive bonus stories and locations not covered on our standard tour. - Experience Nashville’s haunted history with your expert local guide and storyteller. - Sip on drinks from our partner venues before departure. - Small group size ensures a personal, VIP experience.
What you get
About this experience
See Nashville's most HAUNTED LOCATIONS in comfort with The Haunted Nashville VIP Ghost Bus. This limited-seating VIP Experience takes our award-winning ghost tour to the next level with transportation, spine-tingling storytelling, added locations all while sipping an option drink as you explore the city’s darkest secrets. From the shadowy corners of Printers Alley to the haunted halls of the Union Station Hotel, you’ll uncover real tales of murder, betrayal, and restless spirits — all while riding in comfort and style. Why Travelers Choose This Tour - Skip the walking and ride in comfort on a coach bus. - Enjoy exclusive bonus stories and locations not covered on our standard tour. - Experience Nashville’s haunted history with your expert local guide and storyteller. - Sip on drinks from our partner venues before departure. - Small group size ensures a personal, VIP experience.
What's included
Included
- Our events proceed rain or shine. In the event of severe weather warnings, we will reschedule.
- Our tours are rated PG-13 for mature themes including murder, true crime, and historic tragedies.
- A comfortable ghost bus. It sells out fast. If so we use a larger bus so everyone rides together.
- Parents and guardians are responsible for determining if the content is appropriate for their child.
- You can get your very own ghost detecting EMF reader for rent or purchase
- Please DO NOT enter the bus before the guide checks you in, inside The Green Light Bar.
- VIP Experience includes Paranormal Investigation Kit for RENT ONLY. Ask your guide to purchase one.
- While all ages are welcome, guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Not included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Umbrellas or rain gear: We are rain or shine so you may need to bring an umbrella or poncho if it...
What you'll see and do
Once the grand gateway to the South, the Union Station Hotel opened in 1900 as Nashville’s most elegant train terminal — a place where soldiers kissed their sweethearts goodbye, gangsters slipped through under assumed names, and travelers from every walk of life passed through under the cathedral-like arches. But behind its beauty lies heartbreak and horror that never left.
5 minutes here
Once a place for locals to test out their talents before making it on to the stages of Broadway, now is haunted by murder and a crazed man who blew up the block because he believed he was possessed by lizard people.
15 minutes here
Skull's Rainbow Room
Hear the tragic of story of David "Skull" Schulman the former self-proclaimed "Mayor of Printer's Alley'
15 minutes here · Admission included
Printer's Alley
Printer's Alley, located in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, has a fascinating and eerie haunted history that adds an extra layer of intrigue to its reputation as a historic entertainment district. This narrow, atmospheric alley has been a hub for nightlife, music, and various businesses since the mid-19th century. The Alley's Name: Printer's Alley got its name from the many print shops that were once located in the area. The ghost of a printer who reportedly died under mysterious circumstances is said to haunt the alley. Witnesses claim to have seen him/her wandering the narrow lanes, sometimes in period clothing.
30 minutes here
High atop the hill stands the Tennessee State Capitol, designed in the 1840s by architect William Strickland—who was so proud of his work, he chose to be buried inside it. Beneath its elegant façade lies a darker past: Civil War tunnels once used to move bodies, whispers of footsteps after midnight, and stories of Strickland’s ghost still inspecting his masterpiece.
5 minutes here
Nashville City Cemetery
Established in 1822, the Nashville City Cemetery is the city’s oldest and most storied resting place — and it’s anything but quiet. Over 22,000 souls lie beneath its rolling hills, including governors, slaves, soldiers, and sinners. During the Civil War, both Union and Confederate dead were laid side by side, their blood-soaked ghosts said to still roam among the tombstones.
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Nashville
Please enter the Green Light Bar and look for the sign that says Haunted Ghost Tour! DO NOT GO ONTO THE BUS BEFORE THE GUIDE HAS CHECKED YOU IN.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Please enter the Green Light Bar and look for the sign that says Haunted Ghost Tour! DO NOT GO ONTO THE BUS BEFORE THE GUIDE HAS CHECKED YOU IN.
Options you can book
VIP GHOST BUS EXPERIENCE
Everything you get on our standard Ghost Bus Tour plus a rental paranormal investigation kit, with EMF Reader and more.
VIP GOLF CART GHOST HUNT
A private ghost hunt by golf cart through Nashville's most haunted locations with a Paranormal Investigator and ghost gear.
Haunted Nashville's Murder & True Crime VIP Ghost Bus Tour
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Nashville Tours - Ghost Tours and Pub Crawls
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 485 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
485 verified traveler reviews for Nashville's Ghost Bus: A True Crime Ride Along Haunted Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great
He was a great storyteller, Friendly, and energetic would definitely recommend. We had a wonderful time
via Viator
Fun Nashville Tour!
Very fun experience! Matt was very sweet, interesting and informative. You will not regret taking this tour!
via Tripadvisor
Tours of Nashville
Such a fun tour! Matt was amazing and full of knowledge! Made the experience so much fun
via Tripadvisor
Murder and ghost. We love everything !!!!
We love Matt! He was the best!!!! Thank you!
via Tripadvisor
The tour guide was super...
The tour guide was super fun and informative. The energy on the bus was fun and energetic. Would definitely recommend.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $55 to $192
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 172
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Nashville Tours - Ghost Tours and Pub Crawls, who run 7 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 72.0.
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Nashville's Ghost Bus: A True Crime Ride Along Haunted Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Nashville.
How much does Nashville's Ghost Bus: A True Crime Ride Along Haunted Tour cost?
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Prices start at $55 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Nashville usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Nashville's Ghost Bus: A True Crime Ride Along Haunted Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Nashville is not rushed.
Is Nashville's Ghost Bus: A True Crime Ride Along Haunted Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 492 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Nashville, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Nashville's Ghost Bus: A True Crime Ride Along Haunted Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Nashville's Ghost Bus: A True Crime Ride Along Haunted Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Nashville's Ghost Bus: A True Crime Ride Along Haunted Tour?
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Around 172 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Nashville can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Nashville and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Nashville's Ghost Bus: A True Crime Ride Along Haunted Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Nashville within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Nashville?
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Nashville's activity mix is unusually music-heavy: Ryman and Opry backstage tours, RCA Studio B sessions, songwriter rounds and honky-tonk crawls on Broadway. Around that sit distillery runs to Lynchburg and general-admission pedal taverns. Outty Ranking penalises the crawl operators that oversell group size, which is the most common complaint in this city. On Outty we rank every Nashville experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Nashville: Authentic Food Tour with 5 Tastings of Local Dishes, Nashville's Wildest Honky Tonk Public Party Bus (21+), Nashville RCA Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame Ticket Combo. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Nashville?
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April to May and September to October, when patios open and the humidity drops. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Nashville?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Nashville's Ghost Bus: A True Crime Ride Along Haunted Tour?
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Included: Our events proceed rain or shine. In the event of severe weather warnings, we will resched; Our tours are rated PG-13 for mature themes including murder, true crime, and historic tra; A comfortable ghost bus. It sells out fast. If so we use a larger bus so everyone rides to; Parents and guardians are responsible for determining if the content is appropriate for th; and You can get your very own ghost detecting EMF reader for rent or purchase. Not included: Gratuities; Alcoholic beverages; and Umbrellas or rain gear: We are rain or shine so you may need to bring an umbrella or ponch. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Nashville's Ghost Bus: A True Crime Ride Along Haunted Tour?
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Please enter the Green Light Bar and look for the sign that says Haunted Ghost Tour! DO NOT GO ONTO THE BUS BEFORE THE GUIDE HAS CHECKED YOU IN. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Nashville's Ghost Bus: A True Crime Ride Along Haunted Tour offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Nashville's Ghost Bus: A True Crime Ride Along Haunted Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Nashville's Ghost Bus: A True Crime Ride Along Haunted Tour if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Nashville's Ghost Bus: A True Crime Ride Along Haunted Tour?
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Across 492 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
What booking options are available for Nashville's Ghost Bus: A True Crime Ride Along Haunted Tour?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including VIP GHOST BUS EXPERIENCE, VIP GOLF CART GHOST HUNT, Haunted Nashville's Murder & True Crime VIP Ghost Bus Tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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