Belle Meade Mansion Tour: Wine Tasting Nashville Estate

Walk through a 200-year-old Nashville estate and taste wine on the grounds where it's made

A guided 45-minute tour of the Belle Meade mansion in Nashville, seven miles west of downtown, followed by complimentary wine tasting at the on-site winery. The tour includes access to 30 acres of grounds and outbuildings, which you explore at your own pace after the guided portion. Arrive 20 minutes before your tour time to check in at the Visitor Center. The property closes at 5pm, so book earlier tours if you want time to walk the grounds afterward.

Step-by-step itinerary

Belle Meade Mansion Tour and Grounds

• Check in at Visitors Center
• Present prepaid admission ticket
• Join guided Mansion tour
• Enjoy complimentary wine tasting
• Explore 30-acre self-guided grounds
• Access Outdoor Game Court activities

The experience

Belle Meade started as one of the nation's largest private estates in the 1800s, built on thoroughbred horse racing and Southern hospitality. The guided mansion tour lasts 45 minutes and covers the main house with a professional guide. After the tour wraps, you move to the on-site Belle Meade Winery for complimentary wine tasting: included with your ticket, no separate charge.

The grounds themselves are 30 acres, designated as an Arboretum, and you walk them on your own after the guided portion. You can also explore the outbuildings at your pace. The property has free on-site parking, and the first floor of the mansion and grounds are wheelchair accessible. There's a ramp to the side porch and an elevator in the Visitor Center if you need it. Plan for two hours total on the property to do the guided tour, the wine tasting, and a real walk of the grounds without rushing.

If you want to add more, Belle Meade offers a bourbon tasting separately, a guided outbuildings tour, and The Belle Meade Meat & Three restaurant on-site. There's also an outdoor game court with bocce ball, cornhole, croquet, and horseshoes included with admission. The visitor center is at 110 Leake Avenue. Public transportation options are nearby if you're not driving. The property and buildings lock up at 5pm, so if you're on the last tour of the day, plan to see the grounds before your guided mansion tour starts.

What’s included

• 45-minute guided mansion tour with a professional guide.
• complimentary wine tasting at the on-site Belle Meade Winery.
• self-guided access to 30 acres of grounds designated as an Arboretum and to the outbuildings.
• use of the outdoor game court with bocce ball, cornhole, croquet, and horseshoes.
• free on-site parking.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (5 to 17 years) · Child (under 5): free

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery

Is this one for you?Step into 200 years of Southern history with a professional guide leading you through the mansion and grounds, then explore at your own pace afterward.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 17 years); Child (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the Belle Meade mansion tour ticket?

The ticket includes the 45-minute guided mansion tour with a professional guide, complimentary wine tasting at the on-site winery, access to the 30-acre grounds and outbuildings to explore on your own, free parking, and use of the outdoor game court with bocce ball, cornhole, croquet, and horseshoes.

How much time should I plan for the whole visit?

Belle Meade suggests allowing a minimum of two hours on-site to complete the guided mansion tour, enjoy the wine tasting, and walk the 30-acre grounds and outbuildings at a comfortable pace.

What time should I arrive at Belle Meade?

Arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled tour time so you can check in at the Visitor Center, present your prepaid ticket, and be ready when the guided tour begins. The property closes at 5pm, so if you book the 4pm tour, plan to explore the grounds before your mansion tour starts.

Is the mansion tour accessible if I use a wheelchair or mobility aid?

The first floor of the mansion is wheelchair accessible with a ramp to the side porch, and the grounds are also accessible. The Visitor Center has an elevator between levels. Bring your own wheelchair, walker, cane, or scooter for comfort, as the site does not provide them.

Can I add a bourbon tasting or other experiences to my visit?

Yes. Belle Meade offers bourbon tastings, a guided outbuildings tour, and food and wine pairings as separate add-ons. The on-site restaurant, The Belle Meade Meat & Three, is also available if you want to eat during your visit.

Is there parking at Belle Meade?

Free on-site parking is available. Public transportation options are also nearby if you prefer not to drive.