Civil War Tour with Lotz House, Carter House & Carnton Admission from Nashville

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About the Activity

Get an inside look at the bloodiest hours of the American Civil War on this tour from Nashville to Franklin, the site of the famous Battle of Franklin in 1864. Learn from your knowledgeable guide about the war’s dark history as you visit the Carter House and Lotz House, which still bear bullet holes and blood stains. You’ll also tour the Carnton and learn about its role during and after the war, when it became the country's largest private Confederate cemetery.

7 hours

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Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Round-Trip Transportation from Nashville Aboard Air-Conditioned Shuttle

Admission to Carnton Plantation

Admission to Lotz House

Learn about The Battle of Franklin and how it included the bloodiest hours of the Civil War

Admission to Carter House

Spend time in the quaint historic town of Franklin to shop, eat, and view historic sites on your own

Visit 3 historical homes located in the town of Franklin, TN

7-Hour Guided Civil War & History Day Tour from Nashville

Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities

Lunch (Lunch is on your own in downtown Franklin)

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Maximum 24 travellers in this tour.

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Nashville, United States, 37201You’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. Visit 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.7 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Carter House

1140 Columbia Ave, , Franklin, United States, 37064Stop by the Carter House, located at the center of the Union position during the battle. The house and its outer buildings still show hundreds of bullet holes. • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Carnton

1345 Eastern Flank Cir, , Franklin, United States, 37064-1438Next, enjoy free time in the quaint town of Franklin to shop, eat (own expense) and view other historic sites. You will then journey to the Carnton Plantation, ordered to be a Confederate field hospital by a Southern General and then made an eternal memorial to the Confederate soldiers by the mistress of the house. Now, the plantation is home to the largest private Confederate cemetery in the US. Tour the plantation with your guide and hear narrative descriptions about that fateful battle and the aftermath of the war. After your tour, you’ll be taken back to your Nashville hotel. • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Lotz House Museum

1111 Columbia Ave, , Franklin, United States, 37064-3616At the Lotz House, which became a hospital after the battle, see cannon ball holes and bloodstains on the floors and walls, which bear witness to the savage nature of this horrific conflict. After touring these houses, you will be able to imagine how the residents of Franklin felt when they emerged from their homes on the morning after the battle to find more than 9,500 casualties. • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

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.View Location

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Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketTours 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. 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 at (615) 883-5555 to confirm availability.

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Chicago time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Gray Line TennesseeCreated on 25 Sep 2012Created on 24 May 2025

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