10 Spookiest Chattanooga Ghost Tours [2024]

Chattanooga, Tennessee may seem like a quiet city, but it has a hidden dark past. Uncover the most haunted spots in Chattanooga on one of these top ghost tours.

Chattanooga has a long and tumultuous history dating back to the Civil War and the Trail of Tears, so there are plenty of ghost stories all around the city. A haunted ghost tour is a great way to learn about the city’s dark past!

From a murder at the Read House to the disinterment of the pauper’s cemetery, you’ll hear stories of vengeful spirits, ghostly apparitions, and unexplained phenomena.

With these tours, get ready to step into a world of haunting mystery, uncover the secrets behind Chattanooga’s hidden past.

It’s time to embark on a haunted journey through some of the most spooky spots in Chattanooga on these 10 top ghost tours.

The Best Ghost Tours in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga is hiding a dark and disturbing past. Here are the best Chattanooga ghost tours to help you uncover the city’s haunted secrets.

1. Murder & Mayhem Haunted History Walking Tour

Tour length: 1 hour 40 minutes| Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

Discover the dark side of Chattanooga on the popular Murder & Mayhem Haunted History Walking Tour. This tour by Chattanooga Ghost Tours, the city’s original and only award-winning ghost tour company, will take you to Chattanooga’s best haunted locations.

A local and professional guide will take you on a chilling tour that’s both haunting and historical.

We had a great time. Our guide Jason was a lot of fun. We learned a lot of history as well! We enjoyed all of the fun ghost stories as well.

– Aaron (see more reviews)

You’ll hear stories of lurking spirits, make several stops for photo opportunities, and even go inside 1-3 of the haunted locations, like the famous Read House.

This 1 hour 40 minute walking tour has been called on of the scariest haunted history tours in the city. Your local guide will enthrall you with stories and point out the best spots for ghost pics.

2. Ghost & Booze Tour of Chattanooga – 21+

Tour length: 2 hours | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

Pop in to some ghastly gastro-pubs on this fun Ghost & Booz Tour of Chattanooga. Strictly for those aged 21 and over, this haunted pub craw is a boozy twist on the classic ghost tour.

Your local tour guide will take you to some of Chattanooga’s most haunted pubs around the Historic District. Enjoy your spirits while you hear macabre tales of spirits.

Deliah was great! Fun tour, highly recommended it. Not that much walking. Stopped at 3 locations. Good time.

– Diana (see more reviews)

This tour will take you to a haunted back alley known as “Hell on Earth”, the most haunted bar in Chattanooga, and the largest unmarked mass graveyard in town.

On this 2 hour ghost tour, you’ll visit 3 bars and pubs. Alcoholic beverages are not included.

3. ChattaBOOga Ghost Walk Tour in Chattanooga

Tour length: 1.5-2 hours | Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

The ChattaBOOga Ghost Walking Tour gives you a glimpse at Chattanooga’s spooky side. You’ll hear about the city’s haunted history and see some local landmarks.

Your local guide will tell you haunted tales as you stroll the city. You’ll learn how fires, floods, disease, and war made Chattanooga a prime place for ghosts.

Chris was an excellent guide and storyteller. We loved that he was so knowledgeable about Chattanooga’s history and paranormal activity. 100% would recommend.

– Zelda (see more reviews)

During this ghost tour, you’ll get a nice mix of history and hauntings for a fun and educational tour.

This 1.5-2 hour ghost tour includes a knowledgeable local guide and 8 haunted stops around Downtown Chattanooga.

4. Cursed in Chattanooga Haunted Walking Tour

Tour length: 1.5 hours | Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

Indulge in the macabre on this adults-only Cursed in Chattanooga Haunted Walking Tour. Leave the kids at home for an evening of spooky adult fun!

On this tour, your local guide will regale you with tales of demons, monsters, blood-soaked grounds, and a centuries-old curse.

I really enjoyed hearing all the stories. Our guide included historical and spirit stories. One of the best walking tours I’ve been on.

– Mercedes (see more reviews)

See haunted sights like the Read House hotel, the old Mountain City Club, and Cherry Street Tavern.

This tour includes a fun local guide who will take you to 7 haunted spots in Chattanooga.

5. 1.5-Hour Cemetery Ghost Hunt in Chattanooga

Tour length: 1.5 hours | Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

Head to Citizens Cemetery for this Cemetery Ghost Hunt in Chattanooga where you get to use high-tech equipment to communicate with restless spirits.

Learn to use tools like the parascope, laser grid light, and temperature guns to increase your chances of contacting spirits.

We loved this experience. It was part historical and part spOoOkY! Our guide, Donnie, was amazing. We didn’t realize we would have ghost hunting tools to use!! We would love to return.

– Julie (see more reviews)

Your ghost hunt will cover locations like Patten Chapel, haunted spots on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus, and Citizens Cemetery.

This 1.5 hour ghost hunting tour includes a professional guide and the use of high-tech ghost hunting equipment. This tour is not suitable for children.

6. Chattanooga Guided Ghost Walking Tour

Tour length: 1.5 hours | Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

This Chattanooga Guided Ghost Walking Tour with a local guide visits the city’s most supernatural locations to uncover its hidden secrets.

Learn about the death and destruction of Chattanooga in the 1800s and early 1900s that lead to the city becoming so haunted.

Fantastic time! Our guides were extremely knowledgeable and so funny. We definitely recommend this tour!

– Amy (see more reviews)

Your guide will take you to some of the most haunted spots in Chattanooga. Visit the largest unmarked grave site in the city, see if you can get a picture of Chattanooga’s most photographed ghost, and discover where dinosaurs chased people down the sidewalks.

This 1.5 hour walking tour is led by an entertaining tour guide and is suitable for all ages.

7. Family-Friendly Ghost Tour in Chattanooga

Tour length: 1.5 hours | Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

Take the kids on this Family-Friendly Ghost Tour of Chattanooga to uncover the city’s spooky past.

You’ll listen to stories of the Civil War, murders, and the paranormal, all in a family-friendly manner that’s suitable for families with small children.

The guide was amusing and regaled us with pretty interesting stories about the history of the area, plus dubious ghostly history. The pace was comfortable…and the guide showed us beautiful views and interesting sights.

– Samantha (see more reviews)

Stops on this tour include the Hunter Museum of American Art, strolling along the river, and walking along Cherry Street.

On this 1.5 hour family-friendly walking tour, you’ll have a local guide to lead you through Chattanooga’s haunted sights.

8. Chattanooga Ghosts of the Misty Mountains

Tour length: 1 hour 15 minutes | Check rates & availability

This Chattanooga Ghosts of the Misty Mountains tour by US Ghost Adventurers takes you to some of the most haunted places in the city.

You’ll hear stories that have been painstakingly researched and backed by credible sources and local accounts.

On this tour, you’ll visit 5 historic Chattanooga sights and hear the gruesome history from the Trai of Tears to vengeful spirits.

This 1 hour 15 minute spine-tingling ghost tour gives you riveting stories backed by historic fact and delivered by a knowledgeable guide.

9. Ghosts of the Scenic City: Ghosts, Voodoo, Murder & Mystery

Tour length: 2 hours | Check rates & availability

This Ghosts of the Scenic City tour takes you into the mysterious realm of Chattanooga’s haunted history.

The tour features captivating tales of restless spirits, eerie, encounters, and hidden secrets lurking beneath Chattanooga’s city streets.

You’ll hear spine-tingling stories of ghosts, voodoo, murder, and mystery.

This 2 hour nighttime stroll takes you to 4 of Chattanooga’s most haunted locations, led by an expert guide.

10. Adults-Only Haunted Chattanooga Walking Tour

Tour length: 1.5 hours | Rating: 3.3 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

Leave the kids at home as you embark on this adults-only Haunted Chattanooga Walking Tour.

As you stroll through the city at night, your guide will immerse you in the macabre underworld of dark spirits and terrible tragedies from Chattanooga’s history.

We really enjoyed our time. Our tour guide had the best jokes

– Ryan (see more reviews)

You’ll hear about monsters, witches, curses, demons, and blood-soaked grounds on this child-free tour that’s tailored to an adult audience.

This 1.5 hour adults-only ghost tour of Chattanooga takes you to 7 haunted sights, led by an expert and entertaining guide.

Haunted Hotels in Chattanooga

With all the haunted spots in Chattanooga, it’s kind of surprising that there aren’t more haunted hotels! But there are only 2 haunted hotels in Chattanooga that I know of (who knows, maybe more are haunted but they keep it a secret because they don’t want the publicity?).

• The Read House — The whole 3rd floor is said to be haunted, but no room more than Room 311. A murdered prostitute is said to haunt Room 311. And yes, you can rent it out.
• The Chattanooga Choo Choo — This old train terminal is haunted by a few benevolent ghosts. You can stay here in a historic train car room or the MacArthur Building.

And if you’re looking for a potentially non-haunted place to stay, check out the recommendations below.

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Cheers!

Paige

Have you taken any of these ghost tours in Chattanooga, Tennessee? Which was your favorite? Let me know in the comments!