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Discover Historic Franklin: Expert-Led Walking Tours of History, Ghosts & Civil War

Our enthusiastic, knowledgeable guides will make your visit to historic Franklin, 20 minutes south of Nashville, an unforgettable experience on our leisurely walking tours. We'll explore history, ghosts, crime, the Civil War, cemeteries and I Spy for children. The popular Haunted Franklin tour is a hair-raising experience for the whole family; Civil War buffs will learn about the pivotal Battle of Franklin on the Ghosts of the Battlefield at Lotz House museum, interwoven with stories of unexplained spooky phenomena. For an authentic Southern culinary experience, we'll visit Franklin's finest local eateries on our Southern food tour, as we'll sample regional delights such as fried pimento cheese with moonshine pepper jelly, pulled-pork barbecue, fried green tomatoes, crab and avocado salad, the famous Biscuit Love bonut and pecan pralines. Come hungry on this tour! Our tours are available Monday through Saturday, year round. All of our tours are family-friendly, except our not-for-children Murder & Mayhem tour. Private tours are available for those who want a special time or "best-of" tour which we can tailor to your needs and interests. Call for details on pricing. TripAdvisor has awarded Franklin on Foot its 5-star Certificate of Excellence 8 years running. Accessibility Handicapped accessible
Discover Historic Franklin: Expert-Led Walking Tours of History, Ghosts & Civil War
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