Double Decker Bus Nashville: 100+ Sights in One Hour

See Nashville's biggest landmarks without planning the route yourself

You ride an open-air double-decker bus for one hour, passing Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Parthenon, Vanderbilt, and 95 other Nashville landmarks while a local guide explains what you're seeing. No walking required, four departure times daily, and the whole tour is designed so you see the city's geography and history without needing a car or a full day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nashville city highlights tour

• Board open-air double-decker bus
• See Ryman Auditorium
• View Riverfront Train Station
• Pass Historic Lower Broadway
• Drive along 2nd Ave and Market St
• View Nissan Stadium
• See Country Music Hall of Fame
• Pass Frist Art Museum
• View Union Station
• Drive past Vanderbilt University
• See Parthenon at Centennial Park
• Pass Tennessee State Capitol
• View Bicentennial Mall and Farmers Market
• See Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
• Pass Printers Alley
• Return to starting point

The Experience

What if you had just an hour to understand what Nashville actually is? That's the question this tour answers. You board an open-air double-decker bus and spend sixty minutes rolling past over 100 points of interest—Ryman Auditorium where the Grand Ole Opry was born, the Country Music Hall of Fame with its 2.5 million artifacts, the full-scale Parthenon replica in Centennial Park, Vanderbilt University, the Tennessee State Capitol, Nissan Stadium, and the gritty bars of Historic Lower Broadway all pass by as your local guide points out what matters and why. It's not a deep dive into any one place, but it's exactly what someone on a short visit or a longtime resident wanting a fresh angle on the city needs.

The bus itself is half the experience. You're sitting up high on an open-air double-decker, which means you see the skyline, the neighborhoods, the way the city actually connects—not just the landmarks in isolation. The guide is someone who knows Nashville, not someone reading from a script, and they set the tone for how you understand what you're looking at. Four different departure times mean you can fit this around the rest of your day, whether you're catching a flight or just have a free morning. The whole thing moves at a pace that works: you're not rushed, but you're not sitting still either.

This works for travelers who landed in Nashville with limited time and want to orient themselves fast, or locals who've driven past these places a hundred times and want to actually know the stories. The double-decker format means even if you're in a group, everyone gets a seat with a view. Wheelchair accessibility is built in, and the bus accommodates strollers if you're traveling with small children. Pick one of the four daily times that fits your schedule and show up ready to move.

What’s included

Your tour includes transportation aboard the open-air double-decker bus, a professional local guide, and views of over 100 Nashville landmarks including Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, the Parthenon, Vanderbilt University, Tennessee State Capitol, Nissan Stadium, Historic Lower Broadway, and Riverfront Train Station. Four daily departure times are available to fit your schedule.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Gray Line Tennessee

Is this one for you?A good fit if you have one hour to see Nashville's main landmarks without renting a car or arranging your own transport—the elevated bus seat and local guide handle both the logistics and the context. Expect to stay seated the whole time, which is what lets you cover the entire city in sixty minutes.

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Top questions

How long is the Nashville double-decker bus tour?

One hour. The tour covers over 100 points of interest across the city in that time.

What landmarks do you see on the tour?

Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, the Parthenon, Vanderbilt University, Tennessee State Capitol, Nissan Stadium, Historic Lower Broadway, Riverfront Train Station, Frist Art Museum, and many others.

Is the bus open-air?

Yes. It's a double-decker bus with open-air seating on the upper level, so you have an unobstructed view of the city.

How many departure times are available?

Four different times throughout the day, so you can choose the one that fits your schedule.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The bus and transportation options are wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

Do you get off the bus at any attractions?

No. This is a sightseeing tour from the bus. You see the landmarks and attractions as you pass them, with commentary from your guide.

Is a guide included?

Yes. A professional local guide drives and narrates the tour, explaining the history and significance of what you're seeing.

Can I book this if I'm visiting Nashville for just a few hours?

Yes. The one-hour duration makes it ideal for travelers on a short visit or layover who want to see the main sights quickly.