Downtown Nashville Segway Tour: Music City on Wheels

Five miles of Nashville landmarks you can only reach on a Segway.

A guided Segway tour of downtown Nashville covers major music venues, the Tennessee State Capitol and Music Row on a 1.5- or 2.5-hour ride that starts with a 30-minute training session. The tour departs and returns a block from lower Broadway. Groups and bachelorette parties are welcome, and all riders must be at least 12 years old.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided Segway tour of Nashville

• Attend 30-minute Segway orientation
• Sign waivers and prepare safety gear
• Segway past Ascend Amphitheater
• Pass Schermerhorn Symphony Center
• See Country Music Hall of Fame
• View Bridgestone Arena and Ryman Auditorium
• Tour Music City Center area
• Pass Fort Nashborough and Bicentennial Mall
• Visit Farmer's Market and Tennessee State Capitol
• Ride through Music Row
• See star-studded country music walking path

The experience

The tour begins with a 30-minute indoor training session where you watch a video introduction to the Segway, then get one-on-one time with your guide to practice balance and control before heading out. Helmets are provided, and you'll sign waivers before riding. Wear flat, comfortable shoes (open- or closed-toed both work), and dress for the weather. The operator supplies ponchos if light rain arrives.

On the 1.5-hour Music City Snapshot, you'll ride through the entertainment district past Ascend Amphitheater, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena and Ryman Auditorium. This route is built for first-time riders and anyone short on time. The 2.5-hour Downtown Tour covers five miles and adds stops at Fort Nashborough, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, the Farmer's Market and Tennessee State Capitol: areas most walking tours can't reach because you're moving on your own machine. Both tours include complimentary bottled water and a professional guide speaking English.

Tours start and end a block from lower Broadway. You'll wear a headset so the guide can talk to you while riding, and all equipment (Segway, helmet and headset) stays with the tour. Availability cannot be checked without booking, and credit cards are only charged once the operator confirms your tour date.

What’s included

• The tour includes a 30-minute Segway training session, helmet and headset, complimentary bottled water, ponchos for light rain, and a professional guide leading you past the Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena, Ryman Auditorium and Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
• the 2.5-hour option adds the Tennessee State Capitol and Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.

Options for this experience

4 options

1.5-Hour Music City SnapshotGuide in English · 08:30 and 09:30Music City snapshot featuring the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena, the Ryman Auditorium, and more!

1.5-Hour Bicentennial TourGuide in English · 14:30Bicentennial tour taking in Printers Alley, Nashville Sounds Stadium, the State Capitol, Musicians Hall of Fame, Bicentennial Mall, and more!

Downtown tour lasting 2.5 hours, departing at 11:30Guide in English · 11:30Explore the Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena, State Capital, Bicentennial Mall, and more on this downtown tour!

Downtown Tour of 2.5 HoursGuide in English · 10:30 and 13:30Take in the Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena, State Capital, Bicentennial Mall, and more on this downtown tour experience!

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 14:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

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 effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by iRide Nashville

Is this one for you?Book the 1.5-hour tour if you're new to Segways or have limited time in Nashville. Choose the 2.5-hour route if you want to cover more ground and see the Capitol and state park that walking tours can't easily reach.

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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's the difference between the 1.5-hour and 2.5-hour Segway tours in Nashville?

The 1.5-hour Music City Snapshot focuses on the entertainment district and major music venues like the Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame, making it ideal for first-time riders. The 2.5-hour Downtown Tour covers five miles and adds the Tennessee State Capitol, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and the Farmer's Market: stops you can only reach by Segway.

Do I need Segway experience to book this tour?

No. Every tour includes a 30-minute training session indoors where you watch a video and get one-on-one instruction from your guide. The training is designed to ease any nerves and prepare you for riding.

What do I need to wear and bring?

Wear flat, comfortable shoes (open- or closed-toed are both fine) and dress for the weather. The tour provides a helmet, headset and ponchos if light rain occurs. Bring or wear whatever you'd normally wear for a walk around the city.

Can groups and bachelorette parties book this tour?

Yes. The tour welcomes groups and bachelorette parties. Availability cannot be checked without making a booking, and you'll need to select your preferred time and tour length at checkout.

What's included in the tour price?

The price includes the Segway rental, helmet, headset, 30-minute training session, complimentary bottled water and a professional guide. Ponchos are provided if needed for light rain.

How old do you have to be to ride?

Riders must be at least 12 years old. Pregnant travelers are not permitted to ride, and you must not be under the influence of alcohol.