Gatlinburg Ghosts of The Smokies Most Haunted Tour

About this activity

Discover Gatlinburg's eerie past on our top-rated ghost walking tour, the area's most highly acclaimed experience. This hour-long, one-mile journey, led by a local haunted history expert, unveils the chilling stories of the town’s haunted landmarks. Explore iconic sites like the Gatlinburg Space Needle, First United Methodist Church, White Oak Flats Cemetery, and Mountain Mall, each with its own ghostly legend.

As you walk through Gatlinburg's historic district, listen to spine-tingling tales of spectral encounters that reveal the town’s darker side. While the tour does not enter private buildings, you'll stand on haunted ground, feeling the thrill of the supernatural with every step.

Offered nightly year-round, this tour immerses you in the ghostly lore of Gatlinburg, uncovering centuries-old secrets beneath the town's charming exterior. Visit its most haunted buildings and bars for a chilling blend of history and hauntings that promises to captivate and intrigue.

Itinerary

1. Gatlinburg Space Needle · pass by

   Since its construction in 1969, the Gatlinburg Space Needle has been an extremely popular place for tourists to take pictures and enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery surrounding the town. The Gatlinburg space needle has also been the location of a few of the more tragic and deadly incidents in the towns’ history. Here you'll hear the creepy tales of recorded hauntings.

2. Gatlinburg First United Methodist Church · pass by

   Made of mountain rock - the oldest church in Gatlinburg, is one of the most historic buildings. Many visitors describe sightings of shadowy figures, ghosts of priests and spooky residual energy that haunts within.

3. Stop 3 · pass by

   This gloomy cemetery is filled with a haunting history and has seen more than it's fair share of ghosts and ghouls. Many visitors to the Cemetery report hearing footsteps in the dark, seeing shadow figures and an apparition called the Gatlinburg Witch. On this tour, you will here stories of the ghosts that appear at night.

4. Mountain Mall · pass by

   The Mountain Mall is built atop one of the most historic pieces of land in the region. It is also the location of some of Gatlinburg's darker history. Here you will learn of the tragic events that occurred and tales of its visitors coming face to face with the dead.

5. Stop 5 · pass by

   The history behind this high-class hotel is filled with intrigue, murder and horror. Discover the spooky spirits that wander the halls at night...

6. Mysterious Mansion · pass by

   Have you ever heard of a haunted river? Overlooking the Cliff Branch River, you may spot the ghosts that linger. Sightings of ghosts and phenomena include standard apparitions on the banks, or standing in the water, screams from the river, voices, and a battered canoe that floats slowly downriver. The souls of the dead, killed on the rocky riverbed reportedly remain behind to taunt its visitors.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: Meet our expert tour guide outside the Gatlinburg Space Needle at 115 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, Tennessee at least 15 minutes before your tour is scheduled to begin. The guide will be in a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern.

Good to know

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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