Top 11 City Tours in Nashville

1.Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,601 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34Our pick

Get your bearings in Nashville aboard Gray Line Tennessee’s one-hour double-decker tour. A live guide, with hosts such as JT, Mike, or Jolene depending on departure, points out more than 100 sights, including the Ryman, Parthenon, Vanderbilt, Nissan Stadium, and Lower Broadway.

“The tour was great. We felt the person who did the talking was a little bland from past tours in other areas we have toured.”

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2.Explore the City of Nashville Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,544 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55Top rated

Ride through Nashville with a local guide such as Ryan, Adam, Joshua, or Scotty, passing Music Row, the Ryman, Tootsie’s, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and more than 35 city sights. Choose a morning, afternoon, or evening departure, and expect photo stops along the way.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ryan was amazing! Our tour with Ryan was absolutely awesome. We truly appreciated his knowledge, his energy, and the way he made the whole experience so fun. We had a great time from start to finish and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a memorable tour.”

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3.Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,412 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $103

This 3.5-hour Nashville tour pairs live city commentary with admission to the Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame. Guides such as Leonard, Nick, Jerry, Mike, James, and Big Jerry are praised for humor and local stories. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, then explore both music landmarks at your own pace.

“This was an excellent opportunity to see the major sights of Nashville as well as go into the Ryman Theater and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Both are really worth the visit. Leonard was a great guide and was so sweet in helping me with my rollator when getting on and off the bus as well as pausing along the way to allow me to take photos when I had wanted. I highly suggest this as a great way to see the best of Nashville.”

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4.Delicious Donuts of Nashville: A Sweet City Walking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 979 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Start at Parlor Doughnuts in Sobro, then walk toward Broadway with guides such as Evan, Josh, Tracey, or Starlene. Taste donuts and biscuits at several downtown stops while learning about Bridgestone Arena, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and Nashville architecture. Expect more than a mile of walking and a very full finish.

“Evan was very friendly and fun! The donuts were a delicious variety and the stops along the way with all sorts of fun facts were a really cool experience with a Nashville native. Thanks!”

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5.“Murder in Music City” Night-Time Ghost Walking Tour of Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 742 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Meet at 9 p.m. by the Alvin York Statue for a 90-minute, adults-only walk through Nashville’s darker past. Guides such as Nestor, Steve, Drew, and Trevor tell stories tied to the Capitol, Wilcox Building, Printers Alley, Climax Saloon, and Maxwell House Hotel. Expect history, murder, ghosts, stairs, and no transportation home.

“Nestor was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. He has personality and added a bit of flair, didn't just recite facts.”

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6.Double-Decker City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 738 reviews · 1 hour · from $34

Ride a one-hour loop through central Nashville with a live English-speaking guide. You’ll pass Nissan Stadium, the Parthenon, Vanderbilt, the State Capitol, Lower Broadway, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and more than 100 points of interest.

“Fantastic way to get a feel for Nashville. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. Great for our family of 5 - my 9, 4, and 1 year old all enjoyed it. At an hour long, it was the perfect length of time to keep them entertained and happy. When it’s hot out, I’d definitely recommend the morning tours.”

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7.Music City Nighttime Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 490 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47

Ride through Nashville after dark with a singing guide and professional driver. You’ll hear live guitar, trumpet, trivia, and stories about country, rhythm and blues, and honky-tonk music while passing Music Row, Broadway, the Ryman Auditorium, the Capitol, and the Parthenon.

“We love Andres! He is truly WONDERFUL and perfect in every way. The booking process was a breeze, we communicated the location and connected without any problems. Our tour was very interesting, enlightening and informative. Andres has such a beautiful spirit and a broad view about life and our Afro culture. I have visited Cali, Colombia 5 times and this is THE FIRST time I have ever truly learned about our Afro culture in-depth- thank you Andres. Andres is truly a patient guy and has a knack for helping others, teaching and mentoring. I felt comfortable with him. I did not feel afraid, but empowered and confident. What I most…”

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8.Nashville E-Bike Tour: Explore the Heart of Music City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 444 reviews · from $95

Ride a comfortable e-bike at a relaxed pace with guides such as Austin, Tyler, Matt, and Christine. This 2.5-hour loop starts on Jefferson Street and passes the State Capitol, Ryman Auditorium, Fisk, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Germantown, Marathon Village, and the Gulch.

“This city bike tour is perfect for one's first day in the town. We learned where things are and got acquainted with the city, its villages and where Oktoberfest, Comedy Clubs, Historical Monuments, and Music Scenes are. We rode our bikes and learned the quirks and stories of some historic sites and music venues. There's nothing like learning from locals.”

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9.90-Minute Monster Truck Joyride City Tour of Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 391 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53

Ride through Nashville’s Downtown area in a jacked-up 4x4 with a local guide. You’ll pass Broadway, Music Row, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Nissan Stadium, Printers Alley, and more. Guides such as Matt, Sean, Nick, and Swade add music, jokes, and local stories.

“Best way to tour the city! Tyler was fun and we learned a lot. Make sure to dress appropriately. (It was cold for our tour)”

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10.Discover Nashville: Fully Narrated Half-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 367 reviews · 3h 30m · from $95

Spend 3.5 hours seeing Nashville landmarks with an English-speaking guide, then tour the Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame at your own pace. Guides such as Leonard, Ed, Julie, and Nick are known for adding humor and local detail. Pickup is at Riverfront Train Station.

“We had a great tour the guide was great and cracked joke along the way, very knowledgeable about things downtown. Would recommend this tour to anyone.”

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11.The Original Music City Electric Bicycle Guided City Tour 16miles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $129

Sean Gilder leads a two-hour, roughly 15 to 16-mile electric fat-tire bike tour through Nashville’s neighborhoods, music landmarks, parks, and downtown streets. Bikes, helmets, lights, and basic gear are included. Expect hills, photo stops, local stories, and a lively introduction to Music City.

“The entire experience was delightful. We were able to see parts of the city we wouldn’t have otherwise. Our host was very entertaining and gave us a nice little history of the town. I would highly recommend.”

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