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Music City’s best.
Nashville's 15 most popular guided tours, with what they cost, how long they run and the link to book. The ones a Music City weekend tends to get built around, and how each one actually plays out.
Backstage at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville: tour dressing rooms, Studio A, and maybe step into the wooden Circle stage.
Most Popular“We had Dave as our tour guide and he was so phenomenal and funny. Such a wonderful tour filled with so much Country Music History. What an experience. We highly recommend this tour.”
Tour Belle Meade’s 1853 Greek Revival mansion with a 45-minute guide, then enjoy a complimentary 21+ wine tasting on-site.
“The property was so beautiful and the guide was so knowledgeable and kind. It was a very informative and interesting tour. The complimentary wine testing at the end was also so delicious. Definitely recommend!”
Learn Segway basics indoors, then glide Nashville’s downtown highlights with a small-group guide, headsets, helmets, and plenty of stops.
“Great way to find out about the city, while also having fun on a Segway. You’re given some training and then follow a tour guide as they tell you about the city. You don’t go near the busy Broadway area, which would be unsafe on a Segway imo.”
Step into the Mother Church of Country Music with a self-guided Ryman tour, a high-tech history film, and an included onstage photo.
“This experience was amazing! I never knew the history of the Ryman! I love that I was in the building of so many great country music artists! This building is iconic!!”
A guided downtown Nashville pub crawl on Second Ave and Printers Alley with live music, games, and drink specials for $25.
“Even though I do not drink much, the activity was loads of fun. Kinzie, our guide, led us to several off the beaten path bars and we participated in games, trivia and were given knowledge about Nashville and the bars we visited. I would highly recommend this activity for all adults, even those who are…”
Journey to Jubilee at Belle Meade is a discussion-led walking tour of slavery and freedom, followed by a complimentary wine tasting.
“Our guide did a great job making us really think about slavery and how it is still affects peoples lives. I just wish that I wasn't the only one asking questions & answering Dan's questions.”
A small-group look at Big Machine Distillery in downtown Nashville, with a guided production tour and a spirits tasting plus a cocktail.
“What a fun tour with Jacob! Learned a lot and enjoyed every minute! Lots of great options for tasting!!”
Ride a guided 16-mile fat-tire e-bike loop through Nashville’s neighborhoods, skyline overlooks, and music landmarks with included safety gear.
“Was so much fun! We got to see and learn a lot about Nashville. Highly recommend! Sean was a great guide- very knowledgeable and made it fun.”
Nelson’s Green Brier in Nashville: a 45–60 minute guided whiskey tour with tastings, pre-Prohibition stories, and Louisa’s liqueur.
“Very informative and great tour guide. Like the gift shop, clean place also the bar and food option after or before tour is great. Frozen Old Fashion at bar was great!!”
Taste bourbon, rye, and experimental whiskey straight from the barrel in a 45-minute guide-led tasting at Nashville Barrel Co.
“The location was relatively close to downtown (3 mi.). They offer walk in tastings as well I would recommend the walk in tastings if you want this experience. They're basically mixologist since they don't distill anything on site. They mix various whiskey's to create their over proofed varieties.”
Skip the guesswork with a Country Music Hall of Fame admission and audio guide in five languages, timed for an unhurried Nashville visit.
“I will always remember the Elvis Car and Nudies car!. Also all the wonderful displays. No of the current and older CM Stars!”
3-hour guided East Nashville food walk with tastings from donuts to BBQ, a secret dish, and music-scene stories.
“It’s was perfect. Just the right amount of time and food!”
Paddle 3 miles downstream from Shelby Bottoms to downtown Nashville on a small-group guided kayak tour with shuttle, gear, water, and sunscreen.
“Great time with a great tour guide! Our tour guide made sure to memorize the entire group’s names and made it a very welcoming experience. Due to the 4th celebrations we had to take a different route but it was still scenic and a nice time.”
Nashville’s Famous Footsteps guided walking tour covers Music City icons and Broadway sights in about 2 hours, great for first-timers.
“The host was incredibly personable. Best walking tour I have ever been on. She kept it fun and informative the entire time.”
Ride Nashville by bright red tractor for 2 hours, covering 35 landmarks with a live guide and lots of easy photo stops for $48.
“What a fabulous time we had on our tractor tour of Nashville! Our tour guide was absolutely top-notch—knowledgeable, entertaining, and full of great local insights. They took us to some awesome spots around the city and gave fantastic recommendations for where to go next, which really helped us make the most of our time in…”
From the honky-tonks to the Opry to the whiskey trail, and every way to spend a night in Music City.
