Civil War Tour: Exploring Historic Franklin Battle Sites

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: 24 hours
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…

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.

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Lylew2025
Feb 1, 2025
Excellent Period Homes and Civil War Battle History Tour - Excellent tour to see three period homes from 1800s. Get to learn about the Civil War Battle of Franklin from three different angles/perspectives at each home. Bus driver Julia had great information and ideas for other sight seeing must sees.
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W5812jplisas
Jan 18, 2025
Great historical stop! - If you love history - make sure you stop here! Our tour guide, Chuck Byrn, was a wealth of knowledge and was so kind! The artifacts in the house are amazing!
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G8615gibarbarap
Dec 30, 2024
History that should be as well known as Gettysburg!!! - Learned so much about a Civil War battle that I didn't even know happened!!! And, I’m a 5th grade teacher who taught American History!
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Chezclinite
Dec 28, 2024
Well worth the money and time! - This was a gift for my parents, something that they’ve always wanted to do, but not having to drive to each place and get extra information from the great tour guides was perfect! They absolutely loved their time yesterday!
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Waynette_r
Dec 26, 2024
Get out of bus and walk... - Get out of bus and walk and stand! If you can’t walk up stairs and stand then it is difficult. I would have lliked a tour where you stayed on bus and the tour guide gave a detailed description of the Civil War and Battle of Franklin.
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Dana_c
Dec 17, 2024
History overload - Our driver, Roger, is extremely knowledgeable in his own right. The tours were informative and thorough. A fantastic day and reasonably priced.
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Andreakj3301qz
Dec 10, 2024
Sobering - A sobering, very well planned day trip. Our guide, Julie, was fantastic. We learned so much about such a terrible time in our country.
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Julia_f
Dec 7, 2024
Great tour to understand the Civil War - This was a first class tour and we learnt so much about the Civil War that took place at Franklin. Would highly recommend this tour if you can do it.
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S6304rfkellyb
Dec 3, 2024
Time to learn some history! - Great trip to take and learn a little more history! I would highly recommend this trip. Can only bar hop so many days in a row. Roger was great!
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Susankephart
Nov 30, 2024
Excellent civil war informational tour. - This was a very informational day, with so much to see and learn. Beautiful properties with so much history ... history that is beyond difficult to comprehend in our current day. Thank you for all of the hard work on preserving and sharing these facts of our past.
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