Nashville tours, things to do and tickets

Climb aboard and enjoy a live-narrated 90-Minute Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Nashville with 13 stops. Tours depart daily from 930am - 4pm approximately every half hour. Stay on for the 90-minute tour or Hop-On and Off all day and enjoy Nashville at your own pace. Experience Lower Broadway, Music Row, Centennial Park, the Ryman Auditorium, Marathon Village, Country Music Hall of Fame, Belmont Mansion, Johnny Cash Museum, the Gulch, Tennessee State Capital and more!

Take a unique and unforgettable tour of Nashville with our sightseeing tour! Our tour guides are experts on the city and will show you its famous landmarks and hidden gems. You'll get to explore the city in the most convenient and enjoyable way while taking in the sights and sounds of the city. Our knowledgeable guides will provide interesting facts and stories about the places we pass by, and we'll show you a variety of restaurants and bars so you can sample the local cuisine. You'll have the chance to see the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Music Row, Bicentennial State Park, the State Capitol Building, Farmers Market, Flea Market, Marathon Village, the Gulch and much more!
Voted as one of the top five activities to do in Nashville, our sightseeing tour shows you a side of the city that you might otherwise have never known about or seen!
We recommend that you do this early in your visit so that you can go back to some of the places while you are here!

Go behind the curtain on a guided backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry House, the concert hall that made Nashville the capital of country music. Walk in the footsteps of country music's superstars and get an exclusive look behind the scenes at the legendary venue—a must-see attraction on a visit to Music City! Choose from a daytime or post-show tour, led by a knowledgeable guide.

Take a seat in our custom-built theater as the entire room comes to life with music, state-of-the-art special effects, 3D film images, priceless archival footage, and superstar hosts Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. Your insider guide will share stories about the Opry, and take you to the artist entrance where legends, superstars and new artists alike walk into the Opry House on the night of a show.

You may even have the chance to step on stage and into the famed wooden circle as generations of artists have done. Tours may also make a stop in Studio A, a live television studio and former home of Hee Haw.

Looking to learn more about Nashville in a flash? Then our fun-filled, one-hour city tour is a must! This Music City tour is perfect for guests on a short visit and locals looking to see a whole new side of Nashville. Specifically designed to showcase the best of Nashville, this trip highlights over 100 points of interest. Our informative and passionate local guides take guests on an open-air, double-decker adventure they are sure to never forget! Top Nashville sites on this tour include Ryman Auditorium, Riverfront Train Station, Historic Lower Broadway, 2nd Ave/Market St, Nissan Stadium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Frist Center for the Visual Arts & Union Station, Vanderbilt University, Parthenon at Centennial Park, Tennessee State Capitol, Bicentennial Mall & Farmers Market, Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum/GRAMMY Museum Gallery, and Printers Alley.

Our Nashville Public Party Tractor Tour, we plow through Downtown Nashville in our climate controlled party wagon for approximately 90 minutes of nonstop fun, dancing and partying. Enjoy music, a light-up dance floor, and more while you see the city from a different perspective. Our professional tractor driver, who is fresh off the farm, takes you on an amazing journey through Music City. Capacity is limited to 35 people. BYOB is NOT allowed! We sell a variety of ice cold beverages and seltzers onboard available for you to purchase. You must be 21 or over to ride! No one under 21 is permitted. We will check your I.D. Must be a valid I.D, issued by the state in which you reside. No photocopies or photos of your I.D will be accepted. Refunds will not be issued for those who book tours and do not qualify to ride.

History and hospitality...two words that have been at the foundation of Belle Meade for over 200 years. In the 1800s, Belle Meade was one of the largest and wealthiest private estates in Nashville, raising the nation's finest thoroughbred race horses. Having hosted celebrities, presidents, generals, and a wealth of revered turfmen, Belle Meade became Nashville's first attraction. Located just seven miles west of downtown Nashville, today this sanctuary of Southern hospitality offers Guided Tours, Food and Wine Pairings, Bourbon Tastings, outstanding Gift Shops, Nashville's first Winery, an on-site Restaurant, an Outdoor Game Court, and some of the most beautiful Grounds in Nashville.

Discover Nashville is an all-inclusive tour of the best that Nashville has to offer.

Enjoy a driving tour of the landmarks of the city including historic downtown, Fort Nashborough, the State Capitol, the Parthenon and Music Row. Your tour will also include the “Mother Church of Country Music”, the Ryman Auditorium.

The last stop will be a self-guided tour through the Country Music Hall of Fame. This $37 million facility is a beautiful tribute to country music and to the city of Nashville.

Get ready to discover the best of Nashville on this memorable sightseeing tour.

This tour may be on a trolley or a mini-bus.

Honoring Country Music’s rich history and dynamic present, the Grand Ole Opry showcases a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps. The Opry is world-famous for creating a unique experiences for all ages.

Visit one of Nashville’s must-see attractions with this entry ticket. The famous country music venue hosts live performances by a variety of musicians weekly. Trace Adkins, Dierks Bentley, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood are among the stars who are part of the Opry family.

Seat Options:
Tier 1 - Front of Main Floor, first few rows in front of stage
Tier 2 - Middle of Main Floor, first few rows throughout mezzanine
Tier 3 - Sides/Slightly Back of Main Floor, center rows through mezzanine
Tier 4 - Back of Main Floor, back rows through Mezzanine, first rows in center balcony
Tier 5 - Center Balcony
Tier 6 - Sides/Back of Balcony

*January shows will be performed at the Ryman Auditorium, not the Grand Ole Opry House.

This whiskey tour is rolling straight into Lynchburg from Nashville.  You can hop on the bus, kick back, and enjoy the ride to the historic and picturesque Jack Daniel's Distillery.  You'll have time to peruse downtown Lynchburg, just a 5-minute walk from the distillery, and grab a quick bite to eat. We've got some suggestions! Don't forget to stop in the White Rabbit Bottle Shop and grab some limited bottles of whiskey.

Discover the attractions of Nashville at your own speed on this hop-on hop-off trolley bus tour. Forget about driving or parking and just sit back, relax, and get off to explore any of the 13 stops.

Come see Nashville up close and personal on our 1.5- or 2.5-hour Segway tour. Tours start and end just a block from lower Broadway.

1.5-HOUR MUSIC CITY SNAPSHOT TOUR
Travel around the entertainment district and take in sights such as Ascend Amphitheater, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena, the Ryman Auditorium and our Music City Center. This tour is perfect for first time riders, experienced riders on a time crunch and those just stopping by Nashville for a day! Begin with a 30min training session before heading out for an hour of fun!

2.5-HOUR DOWNTOWN TOUR
We'll take you 5 miles through Nashville covering such landmarks as the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena, Fort Nashborough, Bicentennial Mall, Farmer's Market, and the Tennessee State Capitol. We'll even cover areas most tours can't get to, because you're on your very own Segway! Tour has a 30min training session followed by 2hr Segway tour!

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum isn’t just a museum, it’s an experience, an exciting and entertaining destination in Nashville with something for everyone. Rhinestone costumes, seasoned instruments and tear-stained lyric sheets are only the beginning. Add incredible architecture along with famous southern hospitality, and a day at the museum turns into the memories of a lifetime. Savor a southern meal at Two Twenty-Two Grill & Catering and finish off the day by shopping at our Museum Store.
*Audio Guide Upgrades available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Japanese.

Take a trip through time when riverboat gamblers, fearless pioneers and honky-tonk outlaws ruled the day. When Native American warriors, domineering record producers, visionaries & revolutionaries alike duked it out for control over what would become the one and only Music City. Relive President Andrew Jackson's most famous duel, discover how Chet Atkins saved Country Music from sure disaster, and come along as Johnny Cash makes history on the Grand Ole Opry stage...right before he gets kicked off it. Get ready to be entertained on this 120-minute romp through Nashville's famed Historic District.

On this fun and delicious tour, sample the best of Nashville's classic cuisine and visit some amazing places along the way. We'll enjoy a frosty local cocktail, visit a bakery with a history, enjoy Centennial Park, where you'll learn about the Parthenon, Vanderbilt, and more. Experience whole-hog barbecue at it's very best and learn the secrets that make it so amazing. Feel the heat with authentic Nashville Hot Chicken. Lots of food, fun, and local insights!

Along the way, you'll see sights such as the Capitol, Bicentennial Mall, Sounds stadium, Germantown, the Cumberland River, Marathon Village, East Nashville's Five Points, Nissan Stadium, and much more!

We may substitute or alter the specific stops and foods, based on daily closures or events.

Travel in our comfortable high-roof touring van with a knowledgeable and fun local guide. The very best way to experience Nashville's neighborhoods, history, and amazing local foods!

Take a Musical Lunch/Dinner Riverboat Cruise in Nashville!
Cruise down the scenic Cumberland River on the General Jackson Showboat, on one of the largest paddlewheel riverboats in the country. Enjoy lunch or dinner and a musical performance in the riverboat’s beautiful Victorian dinner theatre.

Lunch Cruise
A mid-day cruise. This thrilling show includes a delicious lunch and a cruise down the Cumberland River on the beautiful General Jackson Showboat.

Dinner Cruise
What a thrill to cruise the Cumberland River on the beautiful General Jackson Showboat. Your night will include a Las Vegas style show with a dynamic cast of entertainers, elaborate costumes, dancers and a live orchestra. The evening includes a delicious dinner, the show and a three-hour cruise.

Join us on this 3 to 3.5 hour walking tour and see downtown Nashville as a VIP while we give you an intimate look at the most popular district in Music City. Come hungry because we start our food tour with a quarter rack of the best BBQ ribs in the Southeast! You’ll get a behind the scenes look at downtown’s most popular restaurants and a VIP private tour of downtown Nashville’s most historic restaurant. While eating and drinking your way through the city – you’ll learn the stories and history behind our famous landmarks.

Savor Southern classics like smoked Tennessee Barbecue, and beat the heat with Nashville Hot Chicken. Then top it all off with a locally brewed beer, 2 craft cocktails, and a visit to a new Nashville Distillery! Don’t forget the music: this tour features the live music that Nashville’s known for.

We believe in supporting our local economy so all of the restaurants we visit are locally owned. Prepare for a tour above the rest as you see Nashville as a VIP!

RCA STUDIO B
Walk in the footsteps of legends with a tour of the Historic RCA Studio B. Hear inside details from famous recording sessions, learn about the timeless tools of the trade (from microphones and recording consoles to a Steinway piano that Elvis favored), and hear hits in high-fidelity, right where they were born. RCA Studio B is the site where many classic songs from Nashville’s golden age were recorded, by artists such as Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Don Gibson, The Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, Connie Smith, and Charley Pride. Over 35,000 songs were recorded at Studio B, including more than 200 by Presley, at what was his favorite studio. Tours will begin and conclude at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. 

COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME
The Country Music Hall of Fame is the home for this popular American art form, safeguarding over 2.5 million artifacts, and featuring two expansive floors of gallery space, highlighting permanent and limited-engagement exhibitions.

The Ville Tours Pub Crawl is Nashville's #1 ALL -INCLUSIVE PUB CRAWL. The hottest PUB CRAWL that has one flat price and includes selected local drinks and FREE FANNY PACK!

You will start on Printers Alley at one of the hidden gems of Nashville. A historic printers Mill that will instantly put you in the speak easy days!  We are the only tour that gives you the experience through the Honky Tonk's on Broadway historic Printers Alley and iconic 2nd Ave.  Immerse yourself in 2 hours of storytelling from your guide, about the history of Downtown Nashville and of course the famous culture of Nashville drinks, moonshine, live music and more. Highlights of the Pub Crawl Tour is the hometown specialty cocktails, local craft brews, and Tennessee Moonshine samples.

No trip to Nashville is complete without getting Instagram-worthy photos at the city’s popular murals. Explore the city streets with a great guide on this golf cart tour and cross paths with some of Nashville’s finest art and murals! Impress your friends with some Insta-awesome photo ops!

While Nashville is known for its music, that’s not the only art form you find in its streets. Our walls are covered with fresh, unique works of art everywhere you look. Update that profile pic with a great photo in front of a Nashville mural. Discover the best spots with your local guide and take home some awesome memories of the city.

Please note when booking: A tour guide will reach out to you via text message the day prior to introduce him/herself. We make that contact between 4 and 8PM CST.

Perfect for those with limited time, see the best spots of the city in just 1 hour on an open-air double-decker bus. Pass by Vanderbilt University, Nissan Stadium, Centennial Park and more accompanied by an informative guide.