WE HAVE EMF DETECTORS FOR GHOST HUNTING ON THE TOUR! The tour experience with an EMF detector will be an additional $2 for the standard detector, or $3 for the same type model used on Ghost Hunters. We currently only have two of these, so it is suggested you reserve one when you make your reservation!

There is free parking available in the paved lot on the left corner of Walnut and Second, or the gravel lot on the right of that same intersection. In the alternative, you can park near the Aquarium and walk up First Street, which begins across Market Street from the Ocean Journey Aquarium building, turns into a sidewalk and ends 2 blocks later, at the Walnut Street Bridge where we begin our tour. Or you can park near the Read House (where the tour ends) and catch the free electric shuttle to the Bijou, and walk from there to the bridge. Note that the last shuttle runs at 11:00 pm every night but Sunday, when it ends at 8:00 pm.Tour is approximately 12 blocks, although the walk back is 10 blocks. For our guests with mobility issues, Chattanooga Funny Cars now rents power chairs.

Do you go inside any buildings? The main tour does not- because buildings are privately owned and/or closed at night, VERY few ghost tours in the country actually enter buildings- I am aware of only 1 in Savannah, and a few tours of individual buildings by the owner of those buildings, such as the once-per-year Sloss Furnaces ghost tour. However, we have had MANY people get ghost photos in the windows and around the buildings from our tour. HOWEVER, we are happy to announce that we have made arrangements beginning September 8, on certain days to offer an extension to our main tour for a nominal additional fee, which includes an inside visit to a haunted ex-brothel, where the ghost is said to have manifested many times! The extended tour IS longer in both length/walking, and time. Ask about extension at the time of reservation. In the alternative, for adult guests who want to maximize their chance to experience something supernatural firsthand, we would suggest our ghost HUNT.

Is the tour suitable for children? The tour is conducted by actors and storytellers; however, no actors will follow, jump out, or otherwise "spook" you.  Therefore, this tour is suitable for youngsters who are not overly frightened simply from hearing stories.  Most children absolutely love our tours; however, use your discretion. If your child gets overly upset hearing about people being killed, a ghost tour is probably not the best choice for their entertainment. Note that, in consideration of our other guests, this tour is NOT recommended for infants or others who are likely to wail during a nighttime, outside tour over an hour in length.

Are there bathroom stops? No, so you might want to go before you come. There is a public restroom on the far side of the TN Aquarium, as well as a restroom open only to customers at The Ice Cream Show, in the plaza at the edge of the bridge where we begin. There is also a restroom open to customers of Rembrandt's, a coffeeshop in the Bluff View Art District with the best bakery in town.

How do you pay? Tickets may be purchased at the time of the tour. We now have the ability to take credit cards, as well as cash or checks (local or out-of-town) at the time of the tour!

Do you cancel tours if there are not enough people? NO, as long as we have at least 2 people scheduled, we do our tours, and our guests don't have to worry about a disappointing last minute cancellation. For that reason, however, if you have a reservation and cannot make it, we appreciate notice, so that we do not send a tour guide if no one is going to be there.

Do you cancel tours for rain? We hold tours rain or shine, as long as we have guests that want to go, and usually have rain ponchos available for a nominal fee for guests who have forgotten their umbrellas. We only cancel tours in cases of extreme weather.

Are cameras allowed? Yes, we encourage everyone to bring cameras, as we have had a lot of people get ghost pictures on our tour (as you can see from the website). Audio recording of the tour guides, however, is not allowed.

Do you go in to underground Chattanooga? Due to a temporary fence, we are not currently able to go to the back of our favorite part of underground Chattanooga; however, the entire portion of that spot is still visible and photographable from the place we stop at the entrance, and we have had our guests witness things in that space (such as the tightly closed cage door opening on its own) from that area since the fence was installed.

How early should we arrive? We generally arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour, so anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes early.

Is tipping allowed? YES! Our guides greatly appreciate any and all tips.

Are pets allowed? Well behaved pets are welcome on our tour. However, note that you will have to walk back to your car (a distance of about 10 blocks), as non-service animals are not allowed on the free electric shuttle.

Is there any way to hear more ghost stories about Chattanooga? Yes, there are three very good books we would recommend: On 10/25/11, History Press released Haunted Chattanooga, co-authored by our owner, Amy Petulla,and award-winning author Jessica Penot. We would also recommend Chattanooga Chills, by Mark Fults, and Ghosts of the Southeast TN Valley, by Georgiana Kotarski. 

Are there any haunted places to stay in Chattanooga? Yes, see our "area attractions" page.

Do you make your stories up? No, the stories in this tour have been researched; almost all are supported by newspaper articles and books.  The tour will include some of the rich history of downtown Chattanooga and its buildings, as well as information on the ghosts that have been known to haunt the area.

SCHOOL GROUPS:  Book a school group tour with very special pricing.  The special pricing applies to daytime or weekday tours only.  Call for details.

PARTY PACKAGES!- Chattanooga Ghost Tours, Inc. offers party packages! For the low price of $250.00, you get your own tour guide to take you and up to 20 of your friends on your own personal ghost tour, on a day and time selected by you. Call for details. Each additional guest beyond 20 $11.00 each. Dates subject to tour guide availability.