All Franklin Tours & Excursions in 2026

The Franklin Hop-On, Hop-Off tour features our vintage trolley with narration, allowing you to see the sights at your own pace. Hop on or off at 5 stops around Franklin, TN that is convenient to 50 points of interest. The Franklin Hop is a hop-on, hop-off tour with live narration that takes you through the historic town’s most iconic sites. Hop-off to explore Carnton and other historic sites along the way. Enjoy popular eateries, unique shopping, downtown Franklin, and much more! Sights & Stops Included: DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN/VISITOR CENTER HISTORY & CULTURE CENTER THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN CARNTON CARTER/LOTZ HOUSE Hop-on and off all day from 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Wednesday - Saturday. Full Narrated Tour is 45 minutes long. The Franklin Hop comes back to stop #1 (Visitor Center) every hour on the hour. Last full tour departs from stop #1 (Visitor Center) at 4:00 pm. (Visitor Center- 400 Main St #130, Franklin, TN 37064) Wednesday-Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sunday -Tuesday: Not Available

Discover the Flavors of Franklin with Walk Eat Franklin’s brunch tour at The Factory! This all-indoor tour is perfect rain or shine and includes 4 savory stops and 1 delightful dessert stop—enough to replace both breakfast and lunch. The Factory, a historic 1929 landmark, was once home to Dortch Stove Works, Magic Chef, and Jamison Bedding Company. Now beautifully renovated, it features 83 unique tenants, including dining, shopping, art galleries, and live theater. Our tour gives you time to explore the vibrant complex and shop at the diverse boutiques. Join us for a memorable culinary adventure in this rich historical setting, perfect for food lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Book your spot on the Walk Eat Franklin brunch tour today!

Experience middle Tennessee back country from the seat of a Side by Side! Aside from taking in the beautiful scenery, there are tons of activities and places to visit along the way. We offer several destination rides where we guide you through the most scenic routes and places to explore. These are all middle TN county roads/trails with 80% back country DIRT roads - taking you through several creek crossings, to caves and waterfalls and historic stores where you just never know who you might meet in the middle of no where! All of our Side by Sides are equipped with a TN Class I Off-Highway Vehicle Tag allowing it to be legally driven on TN county roads. Helmets and Goggles are provided.

Your Jack Daniels tour begins with a free .50ml of Jack Daniels for all adults +21yrs old. Upon arrival to the Jack Daniels distillery we will escort the tourists to the reception counter and check in for the 1p tour. Afterwards we will travel to the Lynchburg town square and stop in the Winery, for those tasting or not, you can browse the many retail shops, or go to lunch at Miss Mary BOBO'S Restaurant. After lunch we will head back to the Jack Daniels Distillery, you can take snaps along the tour, unless the destination is restricted. After the tour those who are participating in the Jack Daniels tasting session, you will be directed into the tasting rooms. You will have the opportunity to buy your very own unique Jack Daniels bottle of Whiskey, they offer engraving on the bottles as well. We will stop by Jack Daniels Candy Company ,( Jack Daniels Whiskey Cake/Pralines). Give Super Shuttle Nashville a Shot at touring with us, and we in turn will give U a Shot of Jack Daniels Ya'll.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Experience Tennessee’s backcountry on a thrilling ride via a side–by–side (SXS) vehicle. This half–day tour is a great way to explore the rugged terrain of Williamsport in a unique way. Traverse dirt roads and shallow creeks, pass ghost towns and historic stores, and see caves and waterfalls throughout your journey.

Explore Tennessee’s backcountry and local wineries aboard a side–by–side (SXS) vehicle during this half–day excursion. Grab your group, and designated drivers, and head off onto backroads for a fun, open–air ride to several local wineries. Learn about what the winemaking process looks like in Hampshire and purchase tastings to sample the wines.

Roll through the beautiful wilderness of middle Tennessee during this guided side-by-side tour. Most of the trails you’ll trek down are all back country dirt roads, giving you an opportunity to see unique sights like creek crossings, caves, and waterfalls. Cruise into ghost towns and passed historic stores while admiring the beauty of the region. From popular scenic routes to off-the-beaten-path gems, you’ll get a unique view of Tennessee’s interior.

What sets this tour apart is its focus on real history first. Every story you’ll hear is tied to actual events and people, not just local legends. Franklin’s role in the Civil War brought the conflict directly into its streets, homes, and buildings, creating a history that still shapes the stories told today. Instead of relying on jump scares, this experience connects the past to the present in a way that feels authentic, approachable, and engaging for all ages.

Head out for a full-day exploring Tennessee’s back country by SXS, or a side by side all terrain vehicle. This is an intimate, small-group with just four max, so you won’t be in a mob of other tourists. Cross waterfalls and rivers, and make a stop for lunch at a country store (additional expense). There are options to either driver or ride, depending on what sounds best to you.

What makes this experience truly unique is its adults-only approach to Franklin’s haunted history - unfiltered, immersive, and rooted in real events. Unlike typical ghost tours, Echoes of Death blends historically accurate Civil War storytelling with chilling paranormal accounts, revealing the darker side of Franklin’s past. Guests explore locations that once served as field hospitals, homes, and gathering places during one of the bloodiest battles of the war - where more than 10,000 lives were forever changed. Experience a gripping narrative built on documented history, local legends, and firsthand accounts of unexplained phenomena - from shadow figures and disembodied voices to lingering “residual energy” tied to real human tragedy. Designed for mature audiences, the experience embraces the eerie, emotional weight of these stories in a way that’s both thought-provoking and deeply unsettling.