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Top Things to Do in Knoxville

We compared all 9 experiences in Knoxville so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.7 9 experiences from US$ 25 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Knoxville Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets & Local Bakeries
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Most booked
Knoxville Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets & Local BakeriesGuided food tour through downtown Knoxville sampling seasonal beignets, macarons, lemon cookies and warm biscuits while exploring Market Square.
31 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Great Smoky Mountains Synchronous Firefly Night Hike
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★Top rated
Great Smoky Mountains Synchronous Firefly Night HikeNight hike in Great Smoky Mountains to watch rare synchronous fireflies pulse in rhythm. Guide provides headlamp, chair and insight into their mating cycles.
22 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Next departure: 29 May 2027Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 70per person
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour: Ice Cream, Coffee & River Walk
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Best value
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour: Ice Cream, Coffee & River WalkTwo-hour guided walking tour of downtown Knoxville with a local guide exploring the Sunsphere, Tennessee River, and historic theaters while enjoying ice cream and coffee.
24 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h
Sat
12:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person

Recommended (6)

Knoxville Axe Throwing & Archery Day Pass Ancient Lore Village
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Likely to sell out
Knoxville Axe Throwing & Archery Day Pass Ancient Lore Village
13 reviews
4.23★
Duration
1h
fromUS$ 35per person
Blue Creek Cascades rafting: Waterfalls & whitewater
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Blue Creek Cascades rafting: Waterfalls & whitewater
8 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h 30m
fromUS$ 125per person
Tennessee River Cruise Knoxville with Neyland Stadium Views
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Likely to sell out
Tennessee River Cruise Knoxville with Neyland Stadium Views
6 reviews
3.83★
Duration
1h 30m
fromUS$ 25per person
UT Knoxville Campus Tour: Current Students, Honest Insights
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UT Knoxville Campus Tour: Current Students, Honest Insights
Duration
1h–1h 30m
fromUS$ 195US$ 156per group
McGhee Tyson Airport to Knoxville Private Transfer
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McGhee Tyson Airport to Knoxville Private Transfer
Duration
25m
fromUS$ 79per person
Private Transfer Knoxville to McGhee Tyson Airport
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Private Transfer Knoxville to McGhee Tyson Airport
Duration
25m
fromUS$ 79per person

Knoxville at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Knoxville Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets & Local Bakeries, US$ 70 (2h, 4.97★ · 31).
  • Top rated: Great Smoky Mountains Synchronous Firefly Night Hike, US$ 70 (3h, 5.00★ · 22).
  • Best value: Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour: Ice Cream, Coffee & River Walk, US$ 80 (2h, 4.88★ · 24).

Of the 9 experiences: 8 with free cancellation, 9 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup and 5 bookable last-minute.

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