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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 such a good time! It was very interesting to get to see the dressing rooms, studio A, and the stage. Getting to stand on stage was a great feeling!”
Tour Belle Meade’s 1853 Greek Revival mansion with a 45-minute guide, then enjoy a complimentary 21+ wine tasting on-site.
“The mansion and its history were both interesting and beautiful. The wine was delicious, I definitely recommend the blackberry and the red muscadine wines if you like sweeter wines.”
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.
“It was a great insight into the behind the scenes and the evolution of country western music from the Ryman Auditorium to the current Grand Ole Opry site”
A guided downtown Nashville pub crawl on Second Ave and Printers Alley with live music, games, and drink specials for $25.
“Fun pub crawl with trivia and games. Would do this again in a heartbeat. Went to fun bars and was a great experience.”
Journey to Jubilee at Belle Meade is a discussion-led walking tour of slavery and freedom, followed by a complimentary wine tasting.
“The tour was amazing ! We were able to see and hear the history of the plantation. The tour guide was great, Ms. Anastasia. We enjoyed looking around and taking pictures. It's a humbling experience.”
A small-group look at Big Machine Distillery in downtown Nashville, with a guided production tour and a spirits tasting plus a cocktail.
“It was good learned more about the making of it then I thought I would and the alcohol tastings were definitely good”
Ride a guided 16-mile fat-tire e-bike loop through Nashville’s neighborhoods, skyline overlooks, and music landmarks with included safety gear.
“Awesome ride and guided tour Did a great job explaining the e-bike to me as a new rider went at a good pace Would totally recommend”
Nelson’s Green Brier in Nashville: a 45–60 minute guided whiskey tour with tastings, pre-Prohibition stories, and Louisa’s liqueur.
“Great Experience! Chris was a fabulous tour guide, very knowledgeable, that took us through the early days of Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery to present day. Loved every minute! The tasting was awesome! I am not a whiskey drinker but he may have made me a convert! Cheers to Louisa!! Highly recommend!”
Taste bourbon, rye, and experimental whiskey straight from the barrel in a 45-minute guide-led tasting at Nashville Barrel Co.
“David was amazing and the place was beyond our expectations! A must do to in Nashville recommend 100 percent.”
Skip the guesswork with a Country Music Hall of Fame admission and audio guide in five languages, timed for an unhurried Nashville visit.
“Exhibits and the layout are very well done. A lot of history but also plenty of contemporary info from the last 10- 20 years. The Dolly Parton and Taylor Swift areas are a bonus.”
3-hour guided East Nashville food walk with tastings from donuts to BBQ, a secret dish, and music-scene stories.
“The east Nashville food and walking tour was fabulous! Our tour guide, Ben, lives in the area, and had a wealth of knowledge on the history and great food spots. He was also very engaged with everyone on the tour providing suggestions for restaurants and other activities. A good walking tour is a must in…”
Paddle 3 miles downstream from Shelby Bottoms to downtown Nashville on a small-group guided kayak tour with shuttle, gear, water, and sunscreen.
“I really enjoyed the kayaking trip. Kayaks were in good shape, water was provided and encouraged since it was so hot. I do wish there was more in the way of a tour - explain what we are seeing, fun things about town, whatever.”
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.
“I thought it was a great way to get around Nashville and see some sights. I took my parents on it because they are older and can't move around as well as they used to. The guide was easy to talk to and gave out good information on the sights. It was a worthwhile experience.”
From the honky-tonks to the Opry to the whiskey trail, and every way to spend a night in Music City.
