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Knoxville Ghost Tour: Explore Haunted Historic Spots
4.3
45 Ratings
Knoxville
Embark on a bone-chilling journey through Knoxville’s haunted history with Knoxville Ghosts. Discover the dark secrets and terrifying tales that lurk in the shadows of this city’s past.
Embark on a bone-chilling journey through Knoxville’s haunted history with Knoxville Ghosts. Discover the dark secrets and terrifying tales that lurk in the shadows of this city’s past.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Craighead-Jackson House - Delve into the intriguing history of the Craighead-Jackson House, a 19th-century relic. Renowned for its enigmatic past and ghostly tales, this historic residence is believed to be home to the spirits of former inhabitants who never truly departed.
- Blount Mansion - Blount Mansion, the modest yet historic residence of…
- Craighead-Jackson House - Delve into the intriguing history of the Craighead-Jackson House, a 19th-century relic. Renowned for its enigmatic past and ghostly tales, this historic residence is believed to be home to the spirits of former inhabitants who never truly departed.
- Blount Mansion - Blount Mansion, the modest yet historic residence of Tennessee’s first governor, echoes with whispers of the past. Visitors have reported sightings of shadowy figures and hearing unexplained noises, enhancing its haunted reputation.
- 1102 S Gay St - As you stroll across the Gay Street Bridge, feel the eerie breeze that carries stories of tragic accidents and lost souls. It is said that the spirits of those who met untimely ends here still linger, seeking peace.
- Bijou Theater - The Bijou Theater, with its magnificent stage and rich history, is not only a cultural landmark but also a center for paranormal activity. Ghostly apparitions and mysterious sounds are said to haunt this historic venue.
- First Presbyterian Church Historical Graveyard - Walk quietly through the First Presbyterian Church Graveyard, where the city’s oldest graves lie. The spirits of Knoxville’s early settlers are said to roam these grounds, their presence felt by many who pass through.
- East Tennessee History Center - The East Tennessee History Center holds more than just artifacts; it’s rumored to house restless spirits as well. Tales of ghostly encounters within its walls suggest that history isn’t the only thing preserved here.
- Market Square - Market Square, once a bustling hub of commerce, now hosts a vibrant farmers market, but some say the ghosts of past merchants still linger. Listen closely, and you might hear the echoes of their voices among the market stalls.
What's Included
- Licensed Guide
- Licensed Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Eager to explore Knoxville’s eerie mysteries? Embark on an exciting ghost tour through the city’s most haunted and historic locations! Guided by knowledgeable local experts—Knoxville’s official haunted history specialists—you’ll hear authentic, spine-chilling stories of the city’s dark past and the spirits that remain.
Enjoy nightly, year-round tours…
Eager to explore Knoxville’s eerie mysteries? Embark on an exciting ghost tour through the city’s most haunted and historic locations! Guided by knowledgeable local experts—Knoxville’s official haunted history specialists—you’ll hear authentic, spine-chilling stories of the city’s dark past and the spirits that remain.
Enjoy nightly, year-round tours that delve into centuries of sinister history. Stroll through haunted streets after dusk, uncovering local legends from notorious witch trials to lesser-known tragedies.
Find out why Knoxville is considered one of America’s most haunted cities! Your expert guide will animate these ghostly tales as you visit famous haunted sites like the Craighead-Jackson House and the Gay Street Bridge. Every step through Knoxville’s historic district is filled with spooky lore—feel the energy beneath your feet as you explore this haunted city!
Location
1000 State St
State Street
All tours meet at 1000 State St, Knoxville, TN 37902, (Craighead Jackson house) next to Blount Mansion. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(45 Ratings)
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Sightseer26150639182
Nov 2, 2024
Best tour - Our ghost guide was amazing!! Very informative, very fun! Was very fun, will definitely be back again. Didn’t realize Knoxville had so much ghost history.
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Sherpa01220102381
Nov 1, 2024
Our home town querry of those who past before us - Kylie did a great job. She seemed knowledgeable and welcomed her not from the group. She was very friendly, warm and a pleasure to tour with. I would def recommend to friends!
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L6883rzdawnt
Nov 1, 2024
Informative & fun - Very much learned alot about Knoxville history & who may still being hanging around watching , haunting, lurking
Very much enjoyed our beautiful tour guide and if I come bck to Knoxville I will book again w/Mz Leslie 😁🤗🤗
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Daniellepk8964pc
Oct 20, 2024
Amazing Historical Ghost Tour - Liz was an amazing your guide. Very informative and energetic. She kept the tour group captivated the entire time. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Knoxville 😀
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Passenger10363577480
Oct 17, 2024
Fun night - Alex did a nice job and was knowledgeable about the history of the area. Fun stories that were spooky but family friendly. Also a nice overall walking tour of the downtown area.
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Q2115irlesleyg
Oct 26, 2024
Fun and informative - Our group enjoyed our ghost walk, with the stories of important and less important people who lived and died in Knoxville. Our guide was very knowledgeable about Knoxville history, and we appreciated the history as much as the spooky factor. I would suggest giving guides a microphone so everyone on the tour can hear the tales.
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Katystrips
Oct 28, 2024
Not a ghost tour?? - I feel so bad giving a low review but feel like it could be beneficial for the company to know and for others to know prior to booking, so here goes!
We showed up 15 min early as instructed and at the start time our guide was not there. We waited (with a group of about 20ish other people) and about 15 min after the start time I finally sent a message via “contact your tour operator” on trip advisor and nobody ever replied (still no reply and I’m writing this 4 days later). Another lady called a phone number and was told the guide was stuck in traffic but on the way with no eta. About 20-25 min after the start time our guide showed up and was nice but wasn’t really apologetic. She mentioned that there had been 4 accidents on her way there - but my friend had pulled up the map of the area while we waited and it showed no accidents in the area or yellow/red areas of traffic.??
The info we received said the guide would be in a specific tour tshirt and carrying a lantern. Ours was not in the tshirt or carrying a lantern. We heard maybe one story with actual ghost type info, but otherwise it was kind of some history, talk about her mom being weird, and some personal stories but not really actually a ghost tour. There was also no microphone and it was hard to hear a good amount of the time as we were walking.
The tour was supposed to be an hour and end in the same location it started. It definitely ran long (even considering we started decently late) and we definitely ended up about a half mile from where we started.
Again, I really hate to write a negative review - she was a nice person but overall this was not a good ghost tour. (It was more of a tour, I wouldn’t call it a ghost tour.) We aren’t sure what happened or if our “guide” even actually worked for this company as all the info we were sent didn’t align with what happened??
We were passed by another lady in a white dress costume and a microphone as we waited for our guide to show up and wished we had been on that tour instead! Totally understand that things happen that are out of our control sometimes, but an apology for being so late, some ghost stories, following any of the given info, or a response from the tour company on the message I sent would have been nice! (And was expected.) I’d really like to recommend this tour, but based on our experience I just can’t!
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Shabaron
Oct 27, 2024
Not too many specific stories of ghosts; none that were haunting - Our guide arrived almost an half hour late and we got no communication of it. However, She was very personable, friendly and interested in taking us in the the tour, I was disappointed in the lack of specific stories tied to specific buildings in downtown Knoxville. We did go to a cemetery that was beautiful at night
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Quest699361
Oct 30, 2024
Dissapointing - Not what we thought this would be! Tour guide was knowledgeable but we couldn’t hear him and there really wasn’t a lot to see.
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Cindy_d
Oct 29, 2024
I left at the fourth stop... - I left at the fourth stop of the tour. I was annoyed that the person who was conducting the tour was a few minutes late after we were told to be there 15 min early. Didn't bother to check anybody in. Didn't feel like she was genuine and unsure of her facts. She kept on saying " I believe".
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