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

At a glance

Civil War Tour with Lotz House, Carter House & Carnton Admission from Nashville is a 7h guided experience in Nashville, USA, operated by Gray Line Tennessee. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 564 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $101.90 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Round-Trip Transportation from Nashville Aboard Air-Conditioned Shuttle, Admission to Carnton Plantation, Admission to Lotz House.

Quick facts

Duration

7h

Group

Small group, up to 24 travellers

Languages

English

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Travellers

1–9 per booking · adult required

Ages

Infant 0–3 · Child 4–11 · Adult 12–99

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Options & availability

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

  from $101.90

  Days:

  Every day

  Start times:

  09:00

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Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 7h

   Please arrive at the Riverfront Train Station located at 108 1st Avenue South 15 minutes before the departure time.
   
   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.

2. Stop 2

   Stop 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.

3. Stop 3

   Next, 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.

4. Stop 4

   At 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.

Meeting point

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Good to know

• 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions