USA · NASHVILLE TOURS
The 15 best nashville tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Ride Nashville’s 13-stop trolley loop with live English commentary, passing Broadway, the Ryman, Belmont Mansion, Centennial Park, and more. Start downtown or at any stop, ride the full 90-minute circuit, then hop off to explore. Drivers such as CB, Sam, Owen, and Spaghetti add local color.
“Best way to figure out what you want to see! Ride the entire trip and then do your stops on the second round!”
Spend about three and a half hours tasting Nashville with a guide such as Colleen, Taylor, Mena, or Ben. Choose East Nashville for hot chicken, barbecue, catfish tacos, burgers, and whiskey-glazed donuts, or 12South for breakfast tacos, Southern comfort food, coffee, shops, and restored landmarks.
“Colleen was delightful! We enjoyed touring East Nashville and learning about this area of Nashville. The food was delicious and we were very full by the end! All was delicious but we especially loved the Joyland Crustburger and Edley’s Catfish Taco!”
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.”
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.”
Book an evening at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry and watch eight or more country, bluegrass, folk, gospel, and comedy acts share one famous stage. Choose a seating price level, collect your show tickets at the on-site box office, and enjoy a live broadcast venue with decades of country music history.
“There is a huge line. You must go to box office to get the actual tickets they pack you in like sardines but it’s worth it. That night Clint Black sang a duet with his wife.”
Join Tanya, Tonya, Amber, or another lively host for 90 minutes on Nashville’s 21+ party tractor. Dance under LED lights, ride horse-saddle seats, buy $6 to $9 drinks, and enjoy a mid-ride restroom stop before continuing downtown.
“You'll have the most fun. The staff are super cool and know what they are doing and they do it well!”
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.”
Spend about an hour with a small group of up to 14 people touring the Grand Ole Opry House backstage. See artist dressing rooms, the performers’ entrance, Studio A, and possibly step onto the famous wooden circle. Guides such as David, Vera, Shelby, and Barrett bring the Opry’s stories to life.
“We loved this tour. So neat to stand in the exact place that many of your idols have stood. Our tour guide was funny and very knowledgeable. Even my husband loved it and wants to go back for a show!”
Tour Belle Meade’s 1853 Greek Revival mansion with an English-speaking guide, then taste Belle Meade Winery wines. Plan about two hours for the mansion, arboretum grounds, outbuildings, shops, and optional Southern food at the Meat & Three restaurant. Wine tasting is for visitors 21 and older.
“The history of the mansion is extremely interesting. And we learned about the breeding of racehorses and the fears of the high paid studs. It was a beautiful mansion with luxurious cartons and wall, hangings and art.”
Explore Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame on a self-guided visit through country music from folk roots to today. See costumes, cars, instruments, films, gold records, and interactive stations featuring artists from Jimmie Rodgers to Taylor Swift. Plan on 2 to 4 hours, and arrive early for a quieter visit.
“We really enjoyed this venue. It was more than we expected. It showcased many or the old timers and also included the new up and coming artists. It was so well done. Should set aside a few hours.”
Travel from downtown Nashville to Lynchburg in an air-conditioned bus, tour Jack Daniel’s Distillery, and taste several Tennessee whiskeys in the George Green Barrel House. The 9 a.m. departure gives you about 90 minutes to eat, shop, and explore Lynchburg before returning to Nashville.
“Great time, me and my girlfriend are on the younger side and we still thought this was a good time, tip bring beers for the drive up there and on the way home, it was a great experience other than the bus ride.”
Ride through Nashville’s celebrity neighborhoods with a lively guide such as Glenn or Ed, seeing more than 30 current and former star homes. The air-conditioned bus also passes the Ryman Auditorium, State Capitol, Fort Nashborough, and Second Avenue Historic District.
“Ed is the best tour guide. So full of information and funny. We were thrilled to see all the houses and play some trivia.”
Spend three hours with a local guide such as Scott, Red, or Evan, tasting hot chicken, barbecue, sweets, spirits, and a Bushwhacker while riding through Nashville neighborhoods and past major sights. The air-conditioned van keeps the route easy, even in poor walking weather.
“It's not only about the food, but it's a great small group sightseeing tour of Nashville. Tour guide very accommodating to the group's needs.”
See Nashville by padded trolley on an 11-mile narrated route linking the Parthenon, Belmont Mansion, Broadway, Ryman Auditorium, and Country Music Hall of Fame. Hop off to explore, then continue with guides such as Drey, Tater, Cousin Debbie, and JR. Choose a one or two-day pass.
“Enjoyable and lots of musical history learned! Great value for the money!”
Start with 30 minutes of indoor Segway training, then follow guides such as Eric, Brett, Tommy, or Mary around downtown Nashville. Choose a 1.5-hour route for major sights or a 2.5-hour ride that adds Bicentennial Capitol Mall and the Tennessee State Capitol. Small groups, headsets, helmets, and bottled water are included.
“Super easy the guide was great. Very informative with history and sights of Nashville. Highly recommended”
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