Civil War Tour: Exploring Historic Franklin Battle Sites
4.7
315 Ratings
Nashville
Experience the intensity of the American Civil War on a tour of historic Franklin battle sites. Visit the Carter House, Lotz House, and Carnton to learn about the war's dark history and see bullet holes and blood stains that still remain.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Gray Line Tours - You’ll be picked up from your Nashville hotel in the morning and taken by comfortable coach to Franklin, a nearby city that played a key role in the American Civil War.\n\nVisit sites near where the Union and Confederate armies fought and hear stories from your knowledgeable guide about the Battle of Franklin, fought on November 30, 1864 and known by many as the five bloodiest hours of the Civil War.
What's Included
- 7-Hour Guided Civil War & History Day Tour from Nashville
- Round-Trip Transportation from Nashville Aboard Air-Conditioned Shuttle
- Admission to Carnton Plantation, Lotz House, and Carter House
- In-depth storytelling about The Battle of Franklin’s crucial moments
- Free time in historic Franklin for shopping, dining, and sightseeing
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch (Lunch is on your own in downtown Franklin)
Additional Information
Explore the gruesome events of the American Civil War on this trip from Nashville to Franklin, where the well-known Battle of Franklin took place in 1864. Acquire knowledge about the war’s bleak past from your informed guide as you explore the Carter House and Lotz House, both of which still exhibit bullet marks and blood stains. You’ll also journey through the Carnton and come to understand its involvement during and following the conflict, when it evolved into the nation’s biggest private Confederate cemetery.
- Lunch on your own in downtown Franklin.
- Accessibility: ADA-compliant vehicles are available for most tours if you provide us with a 48-hour notice. After scheduling your tour, please contact our Dispatch Office to confirm availability.
Location
108 1st Ave S
1st Avenue South
Tours depart from: Gray Line Ticket Booth at the Riverfront Train Station, 108 1st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37201 (off 1st Ave S, across from Acme Feed & Seed). Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour start time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(315 Ratings)
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Charlotte_b
Apr 2, 2024
Limeys learning us history - The whole day was very interesting about a part of history that I know very little about the guides were knowledgeable and helpful and the driver was very good
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Debra_s
Mar 27, 2024
Fabulous Informative Tour! - This tour was very interesting. Guides did an excellent job! We appreciate your knowledge of the Franklin Battle and the families who were so involved with aiding the wounded.
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Tamara_c
Mar 21, 2024
Great history! - All the guides were very knowledgeable. It was great to hear more about American history that we didn't get in school. Very interesting to see where an actual battle took place.
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Lynn_c
Mar 21, 2024
Battle of Franklin House Tour - The guides in all 3 houses were excellent. I think the tour was well worth the time and money that I spent.
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Jesse_w
Mar 20, 2024
Wonderful tour - All the guides were great! If you are even remotely interested in Civil War history you are in for a fantastic tour!
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Gary_c
Mar 12, 2024
A moving experience - Hearing the stories and history of the Bloodiest 5 hrs of the Civil War.
Seeing the homes and listening to how they became field hospitals
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Larry_e
Feb 29, 2024
Awesome tour - Great Tour & knowledgeable guides.
Great bus driver !!
The 3 sites were amazing and incredible historical information.
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Amy_s
Feb 27, 2024
The guides help bring you... - The guides help bring you into how it must of felt like to be there at the moment the chaos erupted.
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Geraldine_l
Feb 29, 2024
Neat places and town. Not all guides good. - Each place had at least one thing I’ve never seen before and I’ve been to many sites. The 1st tour guide was excellent. The other two knew a lot but the Carter House one spoke low with a real twang and the Lotz House guy was all over the place so both hard to follow. Town had excellent food. Tour bus driver (I think Jim) told us a lot too and was excellent.
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Jof496
Mar 29, 2024
Not again - So many people on Broadway, you couldn't walk, couldn't find a seat in a restaurant. It was pretty awful. I won't be going back.
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