NASHVILLE · TENNESSEE
Music City’s best.
Nashville's 10 most popular franklin & civil war day trips, with what they cost, how long they run and the link to book. The ones a Music City weekend tends to get built around, and how each one actually plays out.
Civil War tour from Nashville to Franklin: Carter and Lotz Houses, Carnton Plantation cemetery, guided storytelling, admissions, 7 hours.
Most Popular“Every one should see the remnants of the civil war. The tour guides are exceptional very dedicated people, love all the stories of the civil war.”
Visit three Franklin Civil War sites on a 7-hour guided bus tour, see battle damage, then eat lunch in historic downtown.
“It was super interesting learning new facts of the Civil War, being there, it was touching, sad, unimaginable and a reminder of how evil times of passed and to see that history does and will repeat itself. History is not taught to our kids and it’s scary and sad for the reasons come from evil.…”
Franklin’s oldest ghost tour in Tennessee mixes spooky stories with local history, real photos, and a 90-minute walk downtown.
“Enjoyed the stories of hauntings of Downtown Franklin”
Solve a present-day murder mystery over a 4-course dinner at The Dinner Detective in Franklin, TN, with interactive clues and prizes.
“This was a fun interactive silly murder mystery game! Lots of audience participation. The food was good and the story kept us interested. I would recommend it.”
Franklin TN hop-on hop-off trolley with live English narration. Flexible stops from the Visitor Center to Carnton and more in 7 hours.
“I arrived in Franklin because I wanted to tour the city for my birthday. I was not given any information on where I should park or start the tour. I had to ask citizens on the street who had no idea what I was talking about. The lady at the book store helped me to…”
Hop-on hop-off vintage trolley in Franklin, TN with live English narration, 5 stops, and up to 50 sites for $39.
“The guide was wonderful and very informative with his presentation. I was very disappointed when we arrived to learn that the tour did not include Leipers Fork. The website said it did and I think this is false advertising as we were told they stopped going to Leipers Fork some time ago but nobody bothered…”
Taste five generous samples at the Factory at Franklin, learn local history with a friendly guide, and enjoy optional alcohol pairings.
“The food at all the restaurants, and ice cream, was so good! Rebekah is a great tour guide and we learned a lot of history about Franklin and Tennessee besides the local food.”
Private wine tour from Nashville: Pickers Creek and Arrington tastings, Franklin dinner time, and Nashville stop with pickup and bottle included.
“The experience fell significantly short of expectations and what was advertised. Key discrepancies included: * **Itinerary Deviations:** Pickering was omitted without notice, and the advertised "historic downtown Franklin" was replaced by a visit to "The Factory." * **Guide Conduct:** The guide displayed unprofessionalism, including limited knowledge, intrusive presence during tastings, frequent personal phone calls, and…”
Private Nashville wine tour with Franklin’s The Factory, creekside Crown Winery tastings, and a self-guided Arrington flight with pickup.
“The tour guide was nice enough but really did not have a game plan for the tour and did not do any research about the wineries. We had to dictate everything. Not customary for Viator. It was a lot of money for what we got. Again the young lad was very respectful & nice. We…”
45-minute outdoor Civil War walk at Belle Meade with included admission and optional wine tasting, plus Battle of Nashville context.
“An interesting slice of history. Walking tour around the historic mansion with stories of the early inhabitants and the fighting in and around the property.”
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