8 Best Kayak & Paddleboard Tours In Nashville

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Kayak Rental in Downtown Nashville with Shuttle

/ June 4, 2026

1.Kayak Rental in Downtown Nashville with Shuttle

Rent a kayak in downtown Nashville with shuttle included; paddle the calm 3-mile Cumberland River to downtown skyline views in about 2 hours.

Nashville Guided Kayak Tour

/ June 4, 2026

2.Nashville Guided Kayak Tour

Paddle 3 miles downstream from Shelby Bottoms to downtown Nashville on a small-group guided kayak tour with shuttle, gear, water, and sunscreen.

★ 4.5

“The downtown portion AKA the entire reason to go on the Kayak was shut down so we went on alternate route under sewage tanks that was basically dirty fecal water covered with trash, I understand the city being closed off but not being Read more”

149 reviewsFrom $49.50by Big Willies Nashville

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Nashville Guided Paddleboard Tour along Cumberland River

/ June 5, 2026

3.Nashville Guided Paddleboard Tour along Cumberland River

Guided stand-up paddleboard tour on the Cumberland River with downtown Nashville skyline views. 2 hours, gear included.

★ 5.0

“The location was sick, and the guide was very nice and super helpful! The whole group loved it! 10/10 would do it again”

54 reviewsFrom $49.50by Big Willies Nashville

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Nashville: Downtown Kayak Rental with Shuttle

/ June 10, 2026

4.Nashville: Downtown Kayak Rental with Shuttle

Kayak Nashville’s Cumberland River with a shuttle, enjoy an easy downriver paddle, wildlife chances, and skyline views for about $45.

★ 4.8

“Great experience for 1st timers in Nashville. The skyline view is phenomenal”

23 reviews1 hourFrom $45by River Queen Voyages

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Small Group Clear Kayak Tour of Old Hickory Lake

/ June 15, 2026

5.Small Group Clear Kayak Tour of Old Hickory Lake

Paddle a clear kayak on Old Hickory Lake from Bledsoe Creek State Park on a small-group tour with wildlife facts and gear included.

★ 5.0

“This trip was a confidence booster. We are a family of three with a 13 year old. It was a much needed experience to get us outdoors and away from screens! Carolina made the trip so wonderful. She was patient, encouraging, and very knowledgeable about wildlife and the lake. She took some photos for us,…”

12 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $69.00by Get Up And Go Kayaking - Old Hickory Lake

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