AFTER DARK · CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS
Good chattanooga ghost tours run small groups and fill up around Halloween. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Walk downtown Chattanooga with guides such as Jason and Jessica, hearing murder tales, local history, and ghost stories from outside several haunted sites. The 95-minute tour covers easy but lengthy walking, runs in all weather, and returns to its 5th Street meeting point.
“It was more like a historical tour than ‘ghost’ tour but interesting nonetheless the less. The stories were very interesting.”
Walk Chattanooga with local guides such as Hannah, Chris, Dale, Delilah, or Jean, hearing tales of fires, hospitals, jails, lynchings, and restless spirits. The 90-minute route uses EMF meters and witching wands, with several stops in downtown alleys and historic streets.
“Right off the rip we didn’t feel safe ! Went into an alley full of homeless people digging in the trash cans looking is up and down. Right then my Daughter said we need to leave ! We were there for maybe 5 mins and left.”
Spend 90 minutes investigating haunted spots near UTC and Citizens Cemetery with a guide such as Dale, Luna, or Donnie. Learn to use EMF meters, a parascope, laser grid lights, and other tools while hearing stories about Anna, Tim, and spirits linked to Patten Chapel and Hooper Hall.
“It was not what I would say a bad experience but not something to write home about. The entire time it felt like it was staged. I give it 2 stars because the tour guid was funny at times and very professional. Just seemed like a routine they go through with each group.”
At 9 p.m., your English-speaking guide leads a 90-minute outdoor walk through downtown Chattanooga. Hear stories tied to the Read House, Mountain City Club, Market Street, Cherry Street, and the old Lee House. Guides including Caleb, Brittany, Kaye Kaye, and Katie bring different styles to this adults-only tour.
“My husband, son, and I had a blast learning about the history of Chattanooga. We're locals and found there was still so much to discover about our own city.”
Walk Chattanooga after dark with a guide such as Caleb, Jami, Charlie, or Kaye Kaye, hearing ghost stories tied to Ross’s Landing, the Tennessee River, Cherry Street, May’s Urban Mansion, and the Aquarium. The 90-minute tour suits families, though young children may tire from the walking.
“Caleb did an amazing job. He really brought the stories to life! He did a wonderful job keeping us engaged and moving to keep us warm.”
Spend about two hours with guides such as Hannah, Delilah, or Mariah, hearing Chattanooga ghost tales at three stops: Cherry Street Tavern, Bantam and Biddy, and CBC. You buy your own drinks, meet a small group, and finish only a few doors from where you began.
“Terrible experience all around. Prior to this trip, I contacted a Viator agent to explain my wife was recovering from knee surgery and was able to short to intermittent walking. I inquired how close the stop on the tour were to each other and was advised the stops were all with a block of each other and there would be opportunity's to stop and rest at each location. The tour started out ok with us meeting up with the group and getting checked in. The guide started her stories which were just meh as her delivery of the stories flat out sucked. We finished up at our first stop at…”
Walk downtown Chattanooga for 90 minutes with local guides such as Jason Tinny and Jessica, hearing stories tied to the Read House, Underground Chattanooga, and a condemned sanitarium. See past spirit photos, learn local legends, and try taking paranormal pictures of your own.
“My whole family loved the tour. Jessica was very knowledgeable & entertaining. What a wonderful personality. Would do another tour.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Miller Park Plaza for a 90-minute, adults-only walk through Chattanooga’s darker past. Hear stories of curses, monsters, witches, and tragic spirits while visiting the Double Cola headquarters, The Read House, Mountain City Club, Fischer Evans Jewelers, and more.
“The adult-only tour was entirely kid-friendly. It was just a walking tour with ghost stories. We didn’t go or do anything I couldn’t have done on my own. Katie tried really hard but it’s a terrible tour.”
Join an English-speaking guide for a 90-minute walk through Chattanooga’s historic district. Hear stories tied to Union Hospital, Fireman’s Fountain, the Old Courthouse, Cooper’s Alley, and a former Confederate jail. Expect spooky history, photo stops, jokes, and a souvenir wristband.
“This was absolutely the best!!! Jason our guide picked my son to be his assistant for the night. He made him feel like the star of the show ( a million dollar man) loved the tone of his voice thru the night while he told the wonderful stories. The history lesson was very well documented. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun night activity for all ages!”
Walk from The Edwin Hotel to The Passage with a guide who mixes Chattanooga history, local ghost stories, and reported sightings. The one-hour route includes the Hunter Museum, Williams Stairway, and Walnut Street Bridge. Lynn and Hillary have earned special praise for their storytelling.
“We did this tour for my Mom's birthday. It was so much fun. Lynn was very knowledgeable, kind, funny and was able to adapt the tour to some noisy challenges. I would highly recommend this tour and Lynn specifically if you can get her.”
Walk one mile through Chattanooga’s historic district at 8 PM with a local guide, hearing stories tied to the Edwin Hotel, Hunter Museum, Chattanooga Choo Choo, and Trail of Tears. Apple has led this tour, which may include EMF detector readings along the way.
“It was awesome! Loved learning about the various bits of history throughout the tour. Also, had quite a few hits on the EMF detectors. Very friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested in learning more about the area and likes a little extra intrigue as well”
Follow an English-speaking guide from Ross’s Landing along the Tennessee Riverwalk to the Hunter Museum, Cherry Street, May’s Urban Mansion, and the Tennessee Aquarium. Expect family-friendly ghost stories tied to Civil War events, murders, architecture, and strange local legends.
A walk, a graveyard, a crawl or a full investigation.
