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Ghost City Tours in Gatlinburg

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Gatlinburg Ghost Tours: Explore the Town’s Most Haunted Locations

Nestled in the shadow of the Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg is more than just a scenic mountain town—it's a place where the past lingers just beneath the surface. Ghost City Tours invites you to uncover the haunted history that most visitors overlook. While others are exploring the shops and trails, you’ll be venturing into the shadows with one of our expert guides, discovering the eerie legends, tragic tales, and paranormal activity that give Gatlinburg its haunted reputation.

Our Gatlinburg Ghost Tours aren’t your typical stroll through town. Each tour is crafted to entertain, educate, and maybe even leave you a little unsettled. We combine carefully researched history with spine-tingling storytelling, bringing to life the spirits said to roam the streets, alleys, and historic buildings of Gatlinburg. Whether you're a seasoned ghost hunter or just curious about the town’s darker side, our tours offer something for everyone brave enough to walk into the night.

As you explore Gatlinburg with Ghost City Tours, you’ll also find yourself wanting to learn more about the haunted locations that make this town such a paranormal hotspot. We've gathered articles about some of the most famously haunted places in Gatlinburg—from mysterious cabins to long-forgotten graveyards. These stories add depth to your experience and offer a deeper dive into the supernatural side of the Smokies. So if you're ready to see a different side of Gatlinburg—one filled with ghosts, legends, and unforgettable chills—you're in the right place.

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A spooky image of a Ghost walking by a Cabin near Gatlinburg
Nightly at 8 pm

Our All-Ages Ghost Tour

The Ghosts of Gatlinburg Tour

  • Don’t leave the kids behind! The Ghosts of Gatlinburg Tour is designed with families in mind and is perfect for guests of all ages.
  • Whether you're traveling with curious kids, teens, or grandparents, this tour offers spooky fun that’s entertaining and appropriate for everyone.
  • History lovers will enjoy it too—we’ve put a lot of care into making sure the stories we tell are rooted in real events from Gatlinburg’s past, blending mountain legends with historically accurate hauntings.
One of Gatlinburg's haunted locations that you'll visit on this Ghost Tour.
Nightly at 9 pm

Our Adults-Only Ghost Tour

The Grave Intentions Ghost Tour

  • This Ghost Tour is Gatlinburg's ONLY Ghost Tour for Adults. Many people consider this tour pretty spooky!
  • We all know Gatlinburg is a family-destination, but this tour is for those people who don't want to be around kids.
  • This Ghost Tour covers the darker hauntings in Gatlinburg - mature themes, some bad words, and a lot of creepy fun
  • Because of the mature topics and language, we limit this tour to guests aged 16 or older only
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Nightly at 7 pm

The Gatlinburg Haunted Pub Crawl

  • If you’re looking for a unique night out in the Smokies, our Haunted Pub Crawl in Gatlinburg is the perfect way to mix spirits and spirits!
  • Your guide will lead you and your crew through Gatlinburg’s most haunted bars and moonshine joints, sharing ghost stories with a side of Southern charm.
  • You’ll hear eerie tales from the mountains—ghosts of loggers, frontiersmen, and long-gone locals who might not have fully left town.
  • Every stop on the crawl has a haunted history, and if you’re lucky (or unlucky), you might just encounter something paranormal yourself!
One of the haunted cemeteries we visit on our Group Ghost Tours

Ghost Tours for Groups

Planning a trip to the Smokies with your group? Make it unforgettable with a haunted ghost tour through Gatlinburg’s spooky streets. Whether you're a group of 12 or 200, Ghost City Tours offers the most popular group ghost tours in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

We’re happy to offer a 15% Group Discount for parties of 12 or more.

Bringing a larger group of 30 or more? We even offer payment plans when you book your tour far enough in advance.

Learn more about our Gatlinburg Group Ghost Tours

Why Does Ghost City Tours Operate in Gatlinburg?

At first glance, Gatlinburg might seem like just a cozy mountain town filled with scenic views and charming shops—but there’s a much older, darker story woven into the fabric of this place. Ghost City Tours is here to uncover the haunted side of Gatlinburg that most people never see.

Long before it became a vacation hotspot, these hills were home to generations of Native Americans—most notably the Cherokee. Their presence, legends, and spiritual beliefs still echo through the land. Combine that deep history with centuries of tragic accidents, mysterious disappearances, and chilling encounters, and you’ll understand why Gatlinburg is far more haunted than it seems at first glance.

Our ghost tours reveal the spirits still said to linger in the forests, along the creeks, and inside the buildings that line Gatlinburg’s downtown streets. With passionate, knowledgeable guides leading the way, you’ll hear gripping tales of hauntings passed down through generations—brought to life with energy, warmth, and a flair for the eerie.

  • Think ghost tours are just gimmicks? Think again. Whether you’re a firm believer in the paranormal or someone just curious about the unexplained, our tours offer an unforgettable look into Gatlinburg’s haunted heritage.
  • Need a break from the usual tourist stops? Join us for a night unlike any other, where history meets mystery in the most spine-tingling way possible.
  • Ghost City offers Gatlinburg’s best ghost tours—day or night. From family-friendly adventures to our adults-only evening tours, we have the perfect spooky experience for every kind of traveler.

Explore Gatlinburg’s Haunted History and Spooky Sites

Planning a getaway to Gatlinburg? Between the mountain charm and scenic trails, many visitors are surprised to learn just how many haunted hotspots are hidden throughout town. If you’re drawn to ghost stories, eerie legends, or the mysterious side of the Smokies—you’re in the right place.

Below, you’ll find some of the most fascinating and haunted locations in and around Gatlinburg. From haunted cabins tucked in the trees to cemeteries with unmarked graves, there’s no shortage of chilling stops to explore. Many of our guests enjoy checking them out by day—then joining us after dark for a ghost tour through the town’s most haunted corners.

Discover Gatlinburg’s Most Haunted Places

Book a stay at the Driskill Hotel and see why many people think it is the most haunted hotel in Texas.

The Haunted Driskill Hotel

Between a friendly spirit, a cigar-smoking specter, and a full-bodied apparition, this property is crawling with poltergeists. What’s haunting The Driskill Hotel?

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The Haunted Texas Governor’s Mansion, the Haunted Texas Governor’s Mansion

The Haunted Texas Governor’s Mansion

This historical landmark has seen as many poltergeists as politicians. From former leaders to forbidden love, what’s haunting the Texas Governor’s Mansion?

Learn more about the Haunted Texas Governor’s Mansion
The only thing scarier than a Texas politician is their poltergeist.

The Texas State Capitol Building

As the Most Haunted Capitol in the country, this building is brimming with poltergeists. Commonly spotted in a suit and top hat, Robert Love is the Capitol Building’s most prominent specter. He’s stalked the haunt for the last one hundred years, frightening staff as well as passersby.

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Why should you choose Ghost City?

Ghost City began operating tours in 2012, and before long, we became the Best Ghost Tour Company in the entire World. Our dedication to quality and authenticity has not only set us apart from the rest but made us the leader in the industry.

Our Guest Services

Ghost City operates a full Guest Services office, open from 7 am - 11:30 pm, seven days a week. We're here to help.

Exceptional Quality

Since our founding, almost 6,000,000 people have joined Ghost City for a tour. This doesn't happen unless you're excellent.

Military Discounts

We employ and support Veterans from all Branches. We thank you for your service and are proud to offer you a discount!

We stand by our Tours

We're so confident that you'll love your Ghost Tour we offer a Money Back Guarantee. If you take the tour and don't love it, we'll give your money back. As always, free rechedules, even after your tour!

The BEST Tour Guides

The best Tour Guides want to work with Ghost City. You won't find better tour guides in any of our cities.

Paranormal Enthusiasts

We're not just a Ghost Tour company - we're a team of people who love ghost hunting and exploring the paranormal.

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand that you may have some questions about our Ghost Tours - and you don't want to call. Below you can find the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions we get about our tours.

Are these walking tours?

ALL of our Ghost Tours are Walking Tours.

  • Walking Tours allow you to immerse yourself in the stories we tell.
  • Walking is good for you and a great way to walk off that amazing dinner you just had!
  • You're not crammed into a vehicle, almost certainly squished in next to someone you'd rather not be squished up against.

Ghost City has never sold Groupon vouchers - and we never will. There are ghost tour companies which offer their tickets for sale on Groupon. And if you're not worried about the quality of the tour you're getting, you can certainly spend some time on Groupon or Living Social and find tickets.

We know that our experiences are of the highest quality, with thousands of 5-star reviews from tourists and locals who have enjoyed them. Also, we often sell out - especially on the weekends and on Holidays. There is simply no reason why we'd sell our tours on Groupon.

Some locations allow us to come in; most don't. Many of the locations that you'll be visiting are private residences. Obviously, the residents would not be happy about us coming into their homes. Therefore we do not go into most of the locations we visit.

All ticket sales are final. Like any other performance, and yes, our Tours are performances, we can only admit a limited number of people. Therefore, we cannot give you a refund should you decide not to attend.

However, we're not a bunch of unreasonable monsters. We allow our guests to reschedule their tickets to another date or time as long as you do it at least 12 hours in advance.

When it comes to buying tickets for our tours, the following classes of tickets are based on age.

  • Ages 0-5: We do not charge anything for anyone 5 or under. They get to attend our tours for free!
  • Ages 6-11: This is considered a child ticket as defined by the city of Gatlinburg.
  • Ages 12+: This age range is considered an adult ticket.

Keep in mind, some of our tours are simply for ages 16+ or 21+ only. For those tours there is only one ticket type you can choose from.

All of our Tours run 7 days per week. In addition, we often open up additional time slots for our tours as the original time sells out. If you want to book a tour, Ghost City Tours will ensure that we are able to fit you in a tour. We still advise you to purchase your tickets as soon as you know which tour you want to take.

Purchasing tickets for our Ghost Tours

You can purchase your tickets online or by phone. In either case, you'll receive your tickets immediately via email. You must buy your tickets in advance.