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The 15 Best Nashville Tours & Music Nights

25 tours  ·  from $31 a head

Broadway the street, not the theatre district, and it runs from noon until two. These 15 cover the honky-tonk crawls, the Ryman and Opry visits, the studio tours and the day trips out to the distilleries, each priced and timed.

Nashville: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour - Starting at Marathon Motor Works
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Nashville Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

1.Nashville Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,643 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53Our pick

See Nashville from an open-air, weather-protected trolley with live narration, music, and stops near Broadway, Ryman Auditorium, Belmont Mansion, the Parthenon, and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Ride the full 90-minute loop first, then hop off where you like. Drivers such as CB, Sam, Owen, and Spaghetti bring different styles to the tour.

“Great experience. Do this first then decide where you want to return and tour! A good broad overview of the city of Nashville!”

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Nashville: Food Tour with 5+ Tastings of Local Delicacies - The East Nashville food lineup
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Nashville: Food Tour with 5+ Tastings of Local Delicacies

2.Food Tour with 5+ Tastings of Local Delicacies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,704 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $98Top rated

Choose a 3.5-hour food walk through East Nashville or 12South, with five or more tastings, local stories, and a secret dish. Guides such as Colleen, Taylor, Mena, and Ben lead groups of up to 12. Expect Southern comfort food, murals, historic buildings, and about a mile of walking, with menus changing by location and availability.

“Write your review Mena!!! (phonetically Mee-Na) is a fabulous guide and he showed us the hip neighborhood of East Nashville! As we walked, and at every stop, we heard interesting info about the history and people and happenings of this eclectic area! Each and every stop had delicious food. From donuts to burgers to bbq, we had it all! Highly recommend enjoying this terrific taste of Nashville!”

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Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus - Ryman Auditorium and Nashville’s music story
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Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus

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

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

Get your bearings in Nashville aboard Gray Line Tennessee’s open-air double-decker bus. A driver-guide such as Jolene, Mike, or JT may narrate the route past Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Parthenon, Nissan Stadium, Vanderbilt, and more than 95 sights. Choose the upper deck for broad views or the enclosed cabin for shelter.

“This is a great tour to take if you are looking into some history on Nashville and other things as well. The guide for the tour was great, friendly, knowledgeable and funny making there experience much more entertaining.”

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Explore the City of Nashville Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart - What the 90-Minute Route Covers
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Explore the City of Nashville Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart

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

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

Cruise Nashville for 90 minutes in an open-air golf cart with a local guide. You’ll pass Music Row, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, Tootsies, downtown, the Gulch, and more than 35 city sights. Guides such as Ryan, Adam, Rick, Scotty, and Joshua add stories, tips, and occasional flexibility for special interests.

“Adam R. was really informative, kind, fun. He made the trip awesome!! Would recommend! We got to see much more than we would have walking through the city.”

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Grand Ole Opry Show Admission Ticket - Seating, price levels, and sight lines
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Grand Ole Opry Show Admission Ticket

5.Grand Ole Opry Show Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,518 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61

Book a reserved seat for a two to two-and-a-half-hour Grand Ole Opry show in Nashville. You’ll see at least eight performers, from new country acts to established stars, with music, comedy, and classic Opry traditions. Choose a date and seating level, then exchange your voucher for show tickets at the on-site box office.

“Wonderful experience even if you are not into country music. The venue was great the performers were all fantastic. We had great seats. Looking forward to going again.”

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Downtown Nashville Public Party Tractor 21+ Only - Settling into the wagon
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Downtown Nashville Public Party Tractor 21+ Only

6.Downtown Nashville Public Party Tractor 21+ Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,480 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Join Tonya, Amber, and up to 38 other adults for a 90-minute mobile dance party through Nashville. Expect a DJ, LED lights, horse-saddle seats, games, an onboard bar with $6 to $9 drinks, and a mid-ride bathroom stop. This is a 21-plus party, not a narrated sightseeing tour.

“Absolutely a must do in Nashville! The tour guides were great and made the event fun. Best way to see all the bars and nightlife.”

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Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame - Inside the Ryman Auditorium, Nashville’s Mother Church
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Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame

7.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 narrated sightseeing with admission to the Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame. Ride by the Tennessee Capitol, Music Row, the Parthenon, Nissan Stadium, and other landmarks. Guides such as Jerry, Nick, Leonard, James, and Big Jerry are known for humor and strong local stories. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“Leonard was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, professional and has a good sense of humor. Definitely enjoyed this tour but wished there was more time allocated to the Ryman and Music Center. Nevertheless, it was money well spent.”

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Grand Ole Opry House Guided Backstage Tour in Nashville - Starting with Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood
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Grand Ole Opry House Guided Backstage Tour in Nashville

8.Grand Ole Opry House Guided Backstage Tour in Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,405 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $39

Spend about an hour behind the scenes at the Grand Ole Opry with a small group of up to 14 people. You’ll watch a Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood introduction, see artist dressing rooms and the performers’ entrance, hear stories from guides such as David, Vera, or Shelby, and may step onto the Opry stage.

“The backstage tour at the Grand Ol Opry was lots of fun. I'm a country music fan so I just loved every minute following their footsteps onto the grand circle & seeing the whole scene from the stars point of view.”

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Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting - The 1853 Greek Revival Mansion Tour
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Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting

9.Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,189 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Tour Belle Meade’s 1853 Greek Revival mansion with a guide, then sample wines at the on-site winery. Your $33 ticket also covers 30 acres of arboretum grounds, historic outbuildings, outdoor games, shops, and access to the Belle Meade Meat & Three restaurant. Plan on at least two hours, even though the guided tour lasts about 45 minutes.

“Very interesting history, beautiful grounds, delicious smoked meat buffet, and very nice winery. Our tour guide Jason was great, and there was live music at the winery when we visited.”

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission - Costumes, cars, instruments, and gold records
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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission

10.Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,918 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $31Best value

Spend 2 to 4 hours exploring Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at your own pace. Follow country music from Jimmie Rodgers and Hank Williams to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Taylor Swift, and today’s stars through costumes, cars, instruments, films, recordings, and hands-on stations. Admission is in English and includes the main museum galleries.

“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.”

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Nashville to Jack Daniel's Distillery Bus Tour + Whiskey Tastings - Inside Jack Daniel’s Distillery
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Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery Bus Tour + Whiskey Tastings

11.Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery Bus Tour + Whiskey Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,906 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $139

Ride from downtown Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery with Tennessee Whiskey Tours. Your driver handles the 90-minute trip, while the distillery visit covers whiskey production, Tennessee history, and a tasting flight in the George Green Barrel House. The 9am departure also gives you time for lunch and shopping in Lynchburg.

“Great informative tour of Jack Daniel's Distillery. Our guide Jon T was fantastic. So funny with his stories but also very knowledgeable about everything. The tasting session was so good also. Some really yummy tastes. Lynchburg is also a lovely quaint town with very friendly people. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Nashville "Homes Of The Stars" Narrated Bus Tour with 30+ Celebrity Homes - Leaving 108 1st Avenue South
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Nashville “Homes Of The Stars” Narrated Bus Tour with 30+ Celebrity Homes

12.Nashville “Homes Of The Stars” Narrated Bus Tour with 30+ Celebrity Homes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,716 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69

Ride from downtown Nashville through the city’s celebrity neighborhoods with an entertaining guide such as Glenn or Ed. You’ll see more than 30 current and former star homes, hear country music stories, and pass the Ryman Auditorium, State Capitol, Fort Nashborough, and Second Avenue. The air-conditioned bus holds up to 24 people.

“Fun trip through the beautiful neighborhoods. Our driver was very knowledgeable, easy to understand and a lot of fun.”

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Taste of Nashville Food & Sightseeing Tour - Far Better Distillery and the Bushwhacker
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Taste of Nashville Food & Sightseeing Tour

13.Taste of Nashville Food & Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,712 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Ride through Nashville in an air-conditioned van with a local guide such as Scott, Evan, or Red. Stop for hot chicken, slow-roasted barbecue, bakery treats, spirits, and a Bushwhacker while passing the Capitol, Germantown, East Nashville, Nissan Stadium, and other city sights. Food and featured drinks are included.

“Scott was our guide, and he was great! Very knowledgeable and fun! Would definitely recommend and request as our guide again!”

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Nashville: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour - Starting at Marathon Motor Works
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Nashville: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour

14.Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,634 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $53

Ride Nashville’s Old Town Trolley for a narrated look at Music City, from Marathon Motor Works and the Parthenon to Broadway and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Guides such as Tater, Cousin Debbie, Drey, and JR add humor and local detail. Hop off to explore, or stay aboard for the 1-hour-45-minute circuit.

“We had the best time on our Trolley Tour. Our guide Lance was so informative, friendly and so much fun that we stayed on the whole trip so that we could keep him as our guide. I would definitely recommend going on this tour.”

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Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Nashville - The short route: major sights in about 1.5 hours
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Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Nashville

15.Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,568 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $64

Start at iRide Nashville with 30 minutes of indoor Segway practice, then follow a local guide through downtown Nashville. Choose a 1.5-hour ride for key sights or a 2.5-hour route that adds Bicentennial Capitol Mall and the Tennessee State Capitol. Guides such as Eric, Brett, Tommy, and Mary are known for clear instruction and local stories.

“We had so much fun on this tour. 3 of our guys had never done Segways but with a little help they picked it up really quick. We each had a speaker on our Segway’s and could listen to our tour guide with not problem at all. He took us to places and stopped to tell us about it. Definitely worth doing this. Something different. Amazing history of Nashville.”

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