Downtown Nashville Helicopter Tour: Ryman, Parthenon & Broadway

The only way to see all of Music City at once is from the air.

A helicopter tour of downtown Nashville that flies over the Ryman Auditorium, the full-scale Parthenon, Vanderbilt Stadium, Broadway's honky-tonks, Nissan Stadium, the Tennessee State Capitol, and Music Row: 12 to 15 minutes of flight time with a live guide in English. Total time including ground transport is about 30 minutes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter tour over Nashville highlights

• Fly over Nashville Parthenon replica
• See Vanderbilt Stadium and University
• Fly down Broadway over bars and Honky Tonks
• View downtown Nashville sights
• Make a loop around Titans Stadium
• Get birds eye view of Tennessee State Capitol
• Fly over Music Row and Country Music Hall of Fame

The experience

The helicopter lifts off and Nashville spreads below you in a way no street-level tour can show. You pass directly over the Parthenon (a full-scale replica that sits in the middle of the city), and then drop down Broadway rooftop-level to see the bars and honky-tonks packed shoulder to shoulder. The route loops around Nissan Stadium, climbs past Vanderbilt Stadium and the university grounds, and swings over Music Row, where most of Nashville's famous recordings happened. The Country Music Hall of Fame sits visible below, anchoring the stretch where the city's sound was actually made.

The guide narrates the whole flight in English, pointing out landmarks and the stories behind them. A helicopter is the only vantage point that holds all of this (the Capitol building, the stadium, the Parthenon, the recording studios, the river) in one continuous view. The flight itself runs 12 to 15 minutes. Add another 15 minutes for ground transport to and from the helicopter, so plan for about 30 minutes total.

What’s included

• Guided helicopter flight over downtown Nashville attractions.
• views of the Ryman Auditorium, Parthenon, Vanderbilt Stadium, Nissan Stadium, Tennessee State Capitol, Music Row, and Country Music Hall of Fame.
• live English-speaking guide.
• ground transport to and from the helicopter.

Information

Lasts 12m–15m, runs every day, 48 start times, from US$ 160 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 3 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day48 departure times: 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:15, 11:30, 11:45, 12:00, 12:15, 12:30, 12:45, 13:00, 13:15, 13:30, 13:45, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 14:45, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 15:45, 16:00, 16:15, 16:30, 16:45, 17:00, 17:15, 17:30, 17:45, 18:00, 18:15, 18:30, 18:45, 19:00, 19:15, 19:30, 19:45, 20:00, 20:15, 20:30, 20:45, 21:00, 21:15, 21:30 and 21:45

GroupUp to 32 private ›

Live guideEnglish

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

Book up to2h before

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 accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Helistar Aviation

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Nashville's full skyline and major landmarks in one flight. The helicopter is the only way to hold the Parthenon, Broadway, the stadiums, and Music Row in a single view.

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Top questions

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 exactly do I see on the helicopter tour of Nashville?

The tour flies over the Ryman Auditorium, the Parthenon, Vanderbilt Stadium, Broadway's honky-tonks, Nissan Stadium, the Tennessee State Capitol, Music Row, and the Country Music Hall of Fame: all from the air in a single flight.

How long is the actual flight time?

The helicopter flight itself is 12 to 15 minutes. Total time including ground transport to and from the helicopter is approximately 30 minutes.

Is the tour accessible for people with mobility issues?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the flight.

What language is the guide in?

The guide speaks English and narrates throughout the flight.

Are there weight limits for passengers?

Each passenger is limited to 275 pounds (125 kg), and the total passenger weight cannot exceed 600 pounds (272 kg) per flight.