Nashville: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley with 13 Stops & Live Commentary

Hop on a Nashville trolley, hop off whenever the stops call you.

You board a live-narrated trolley at one of 13 stops across Nashville and either ride the full 1 hour 50 minute loop or hop off to explore Music Row, the Ryman, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Belmont Mansion, the Gulch, and other landmarks at your own pace. Trolleys run every 30 minutes from 9am, so you can take your time and catch the next one. Pick up tickets downtown at 4th Ave South.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Nashville via Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley

• Board trolley at downtown ticket booth
• Visit Marathon Motor Works stop
• Explore Lower Broadway area
• See Ryman Auditorium
• Stop at Country Music Hall of Fame
• Visit Johnny Cash Museum
• Explore The Gulch shops and dining
• Visit Belmont Mansion and University
• See Centennial Park and Parthenon
• Stop at Music Row
• Visit Union Station and Frist Art Museum
• See Tennessee State Capitol and Legislative Plaza
• Explore Nashville Farmer's Market and Bicentennial Plaza
• Return to downtown Nashville

The experience

The trolley pulls up at 128 4th Ave South downtown, and you climb aboard for what sounds like a straightforward loop: 1 hour and 50 minutes if you stay put. But the real move is hopping off at any of the 13 stops whenever something catches your eye. The live narration fills the ride with context about what you're rolling past: Lower Broadway's honky-tonks, Music Row's recording studios, the Ryman Auditorium where the Grand Ole Opry used to broadcast, Centennial Park with the Parthenon sitting there like it belongs in Nashville instead of ancient Greece. You get the shape of the city without having to figure out parking or navigation yourself.

Trolleys run every half hour from 9am to around 4pm, so if you miss one, another shows up soon enough. The stops are spread across downtown, Midtown, and the neighborhoods that actually matter if you care about Nashville's music history: the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Johnny Cash Museum, Musicians Hall of Fame, Belmont Mansion with its 1890s architecture still intact. The Gulch stop puts you near shops and restaurants if you want to eat. Some people ride the full loop once to get oriented, then hop off at two or three places they want to linger. Others just stay on and listen to the guide talk about what made Nashville what it is. The wheelchair accessibility is real. The operator needs 24 hours' notice if you need assistance, but they plan for it. Strollers work fine too.

The ticket booth is downtown at 4th Ave South and Symphony Place, or you can start at Stop #1 over at Motorworks Village on Clinton Street if that's closer to where you're staying. Infants ride free in a pram. Pets don't come along, but service animals do. You're not locked into a schedule the way you are with a guided tour. You set the pace, and the trolley comes back around if you want another ride later in the day.

What’s included

• Your day includes live narration on board, access to all 13 stops across Nashville (Music Row, Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Belmont Mansion, the Gulch, Centennial Park, Frist Art Museum, and more), and the flexibility to hop on and off all day at your own pace.
• Local taxes are covered.
• Entry to individual attractions is separate.

Options for this experience

2 options

Old Town trolley tour lasting one dayGuide in English · No fixed timeLasts one day, with hop-on, hop-off access at any of the 14 stops. Trolleys depart roughly every half hour, daily from 9:30 am to 4 pm.

Two-day trolley tour of the Old TownGuide in English · No fixed timeLasts 2 days

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

Live guideEnglish

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Historic Tours Of America

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to see Nashville's main landmarks without renting a car or planning a fixed itinerary. The 30-minute frequency means you're never waiting long for the next trolley, so you can spend as much or as little time at each stop as you want.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

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.

Can you hop off and get back on later in the day?

Yes. Trolleys run every 30 minutes until around 4pm, so you can hop off to explore a stop and catch the next trolley when you're ready to move on.

What's included in the ticket?

Live commentary on board and local taxes. Entry fees to individual attractions like the Country Music Hall of Fame or Belmont Mansion are separate.

Where do you pick up the trolley?

The main check-in is downtown at 128 4th Ave South (corner of 4th Ave S and Symphony Place). You can also start at any of the 13 stops, including Stop #1 at Motorworks Village on Clinton Street.

How long is the full tour if you stay on the whole time?

1 hour and 50 minutes for the complete loop.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Yes. If you need assistance boarding, contact the local office at least 24 hours in advance.

Are pets allowed?

Service animals are allowed. Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted.

How often do trolleys depart?

Approximately every 30 minutes, from 9am to around 4pm daily.