Nashville: Golf Cart Tour & Music Row with Ryman Auditorium

Ninety Minutes Across Nashville's Music History on Four Wheels

You ride a golf cart through 35+ Nashville landmarks in ninety minutes with a local guide who knows the music history behind each stop. The route covers the Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, Music Row, Tootsie's, and downtown neighborhoods. Groups stay under seven people, and trip insurance is included in the ticket price.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nashville city sightseeing tour

• Pass by Country Music Hall of Fame
• Pass by Ryman Auditorium
• Pass by Music Row
• Pass by Tootsies Orchid Lounge
• See downtown Nashville
• Pass by Joyride's office

The experience

The golf cart moves slower than a car, which is exactly the point. You're not rushing past the Ryman Auditorium or Music Row. You're stopping, looking, and hearing the stories that matter. The guide knows the city like someone who's lived in it, pointing out which studios recorded what, which bars launched which careers, and why the Gulch looks the way it does now. Over 35 locations pass in ninety minutes, but it doesn't feel like a checklist because you're riding through neighborhoods, not watching them from a window.

The tour hits the Country Music Hall of Fame early, then swings through downtown Nashville where Tootsie's Orchid Lounge sits waiting: the kind of place that looks exactly like you'd imagined it. Music Row comes next, and the guide fills in the gaps between what you see and what actually happened there. Bicentennial State Park, the Farmers Market, Marathon Village, the State Capitol Building. Each one gets a sentence or two that sticks with you. You're moving through the city in a way that lets you actually absorb it, not just photograph it.

Groups stay small, capped at seven people, so it doesn't feel like a bus full of strangers. The cart runs rain or shine, which means you'll want to dress for whatever Tennessee's throwing at you that day. Kids under four can't come, and children five to eight need a booster or car seat. The operator takes that seriously. The ninety minutes includes live commentary and trip insurance, so there's no surprise cost waiting at the end. If you're new to Nashville and want to see the bones of the city before you decide where to spend the rest of your time here, this is how you do it without renting a car or walking in the heat.

What’s included

Your ninety-minute tour includes pickup at the golf cart location, live commentary from a knowledgeable local guide, passage through over 35 Nashville landmarks including the Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, Music Row, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, downtown Nashville, Bicentennial State Park, Farmers Market, Marathon Village, and the State Capitol Building, and 24-hour trip insurance per person.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 20:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 40

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.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Joyride Tours, LLC

Is this one for you?Right for travelers new to Nashville who want to see the main music landmarks and neighborhoods in one ride without navigating the city themselves. The ninety-minute pace means you cover ground without feeling rushed, which is what lets you actually absorb the guide's stories and decide where to return later.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

How long is the Nashville golf cart tour?

Ninety minutes total, covering over 35 locations across the city.

What landmarks are included in the tour?

Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, Music Row, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, downtown Nashville, Bicentennial State Park, Farmers Market, and more.

What's the maximum group size?

Up to seven passengers per golf cart. A minimum of two people is required to book.

Does the tour run in bad weather?

Yes, tours operate rain or shine. Dress for the weather conditions.

What's included in the ticket price?

The ninety-minute tour, live commentary from a local guide, and 24-hour trip insurance ($6.99 per person).

Can I book this tour if I'm traveling alone?

No, a minimum of two people per booking is required.

Do I need to pay for entry to the Country Music Hall of Fame?

The tour passes the Country Music Hall of Fame and includes commentary, but entry to the museum itself is not included in the ticket price.