Things to do in Nashville
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Nashville: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley with 13 Stops & Live CommentaryYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Nashville Food Tour: 5 Tastings in East Nashville & 12SouthA guided food tour of Nashville's East Nashville or 12South neighborhoods with five local tastings and a local expert guide. The tour moves through historic streets shaped by reinvention—Five Points, East Edgefield, and the city's trendiest avenue—stopping at acclaimed spots for spicy hot chicken, pulled pork, crispy catfish tacos, whiskey-glazed donuts, and a signature final dish kept secret until you arrive. Choose between the East Nashville route through historic neighborhoods or the 12South tour past Dolly Parton's legendary studio and celebrity-frequented boutiques.Is it for me?Book the East Nashville route if you want the historic arts corridor and legendary music venues; choose 12South if you'd rather explore the trendiest avenue with indie boutiques and the studio where Dolly Parton recorded. Either way, the guide and the fixed stops mean you taste the neighborhood without planning which restaurant to hit next.
Double Decker Bus Nashville: 100+ Sights in One HourYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Downtown Nashville Party Wagon Tour, 21+: Dance & DrinksThe Downtown Nashville Public Party Tractor is a 90-minute adults-only tour aboard a climate-controlled party wagon that rolls through Downtown with live music, a lit dance floor and an onboard bar. You must be 21 or older with a valid state-issued ID; capacity is capped at 35 people. Drinks are available for purchase onboard (BYOB is not permitted), and you'll receive a photo link via text and email within 24 hours after the tour ends.Is it for me?Keep moving through Downtown Nashville's streets while dancing on a lit-up floor—no stopping at bars, just nonstop music and energy rolling through Music City.
Grand Ole Opry Nashville: Live Country Music Show TicketsYou arrive with your ticket, exchange it for assigned seating at the box office, and settle in for a night of live country music with eight or more artists rotating through the stage. Parking at Opry Mills Mall is free, all fees are included in your ticket price, and you get to see the venue that's been launching country careers for nearly a century. Bring your photo ID and plan for a full evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to experience the venue that's been the backbone of country music for nearly a century without arranging parking or navigating seat selection on the night — the ticket handles all of that, and you just show up with your ID.
Nashville: Golf Cart Tour & Music Row with Ryman AuditoriumYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Grand Ole Opry House Backstage Tour: Stand on the Legendary StageA guided backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville takes you behind the scenes of the concert hall that built country music's reputation. You walk through the artist entrance, visit the stars' dressing rooms, watch an intro film hosted by Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood in the Circle Room theater, and may step onto the legendary wooden stage itself. Tours run roughly an hour and operate every 15 minutes throughout the day; arrive 10–15 minutes early for ticket pickup at the Box Office.Is it for me?Spend your first Nashville afternoon where the music actually happens—backstage at the Grand Ole Opry House, no show ticket required.
Ryman Auditorium Tour Nashville: Inside the Mother ChurchYou ride a narrated trolley or minibus through Nashville's downtown, Fort Nashborough, the Parthenon, and Music Row, then walk through Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame on your own. Both museum entries are included, and the whole thing takes 3.5 hours. Pickup and transport are handled, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available with 48 hours' notice.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Nashville's main sights and two major music venues without arranging your own transport or buying separate tickets. The fixed 3.5-hour schedule is what fits both museums and the city drive into one afternoon.
Belle Meade Mansion Tour: Wine Tasting Nashville EstateA guided 45-minute tour of the Belle Meade mansion in Nashville, seven miles west of downtown, followed by complimentary wine tasting at the on-site winery. The tour includes access to 30 acres of grounds and outbuildings, which you explore at your own pace after the guided portion. Arrive 20 minutes before your tour time to check in at the Visitor Center; the property closes at 5pm, so book earlier tours if you want time to walk the grounds afterward.Is it for me?Step into 200 years of Southern history with a professional guide leading you through the mansion and grounds, then explore at your own pace afterward.
Country Music Hall of Fame Nashville: 2.5M Artifacts & Interactive ExhibitsYou walk through two interconnected galleries tracing country music from its folk roots to today, seeing original instruments, custom vehicles, stage costumes, and handwritten lyrics from the artists who shaped the genre. The self-guided format means you spend 1.5 to 2 hours moving at your own rhythm through interactive exhibits, the Hall of Fame Rotunda, and the Taylor Swift Education Center. Admission includes access to all current exhibits and artifacts across the museum's 2.5 million-piece collection.Is it for me?Right for anyone spending time in Nashville who wants to understand country music's history without a tour group setting the pace. Plan for 1.5 to 2 hours—that's what the galleries are designed around, though you can stay longer if a particular era holds your attention.
Nashville to Jack Daniel's Distillery Tour with Whiskey TastingsThis is a full-day bus tour from Nashville to Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, with a professional guide, distillery admission, a 1.5-hour guided tour, and whiskey tastings in the George Green Barrel House. The 9am departure includes roughly 90 minutes to walk downtown Lynchburg and grab lunch; the 12pm departure goes straight to the distillery without downtown time. You must be 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID.Is it for me?Roll straight from Nashville to Jack Daniel's Distillery with the 9am departure to explore downtown Lynchburg and grab lunch, or choose 12pm if you're heading straight to tastings.
Nashville: Food & Sightseeing Tour with BBQ, Hot Chicken, SpiritsYou’ll taste Nashville’s best barbecue and legendary hot chicken (brace yourself), sip spirits at a local distillery with your guide sharing stories along the way, wander into an old-school bakery for something sweet, and see neighborhoods most visitors miss—all with easy transport included. Expect laughter, real local flavor, and maybe a little sweat from the spice.
Nashville: RCA Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame ComboYou get a guided one-hour tour of the studio where Elvis, Dolly Parton and Roy Orbison recorded, hearing playback of the actual hits in the rooms where they were made. Then you spend about two hours self-guided through the Country Music Hall of Fame's two floors of galleries, seeing instruments, outfits and artifacts from country music's biggest names. Transport between the two venues is included, and you need to call ahead to reserve your tour time.Is it for me?Right for music lovers and curious travelers who want to understand how Nashville became a recording capital — the guided studio tour explains the technical side, and the museum shows you the cultural impact. Plan for three to three and a half hours total, which is what lets you experience both the craft and the legacy without rushing.
Downtown Nashville Segway Tour: Music City on WheelsA 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.Is it for me?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.
General Jackson Showboat Cruise Nashville: Lunch or Dinner Live ShowThe General Jackson Showboat is a lunch or dinner cruise on one of the country's largest paddlewheel riverboats, departing from Nashville with hotel pickup included. You board in the morning or evening, settle into the Victorian theater, eat a traditional Southern meal, and watch live entertainment—a comedy show on the lunch cruise or a Las Vegas-style performance with dancers and a live orchestra on the dinner cruise—while the boat travels down the scenic Cumberland River and returns you to your hotel.Is it for me?Choose the lunch cruise if you have a free morning and want to be back by early afternoon; pick the dinner cruise if you prefer an evening out with a more elaborate show and a full dinner experience.
Line Dancing Class Nashville: Learn Country Dances on BroadwayA one-hour beginner line dancing class held in an authentic honky tonk on Nashville's Lower Broadway, where you learn two country dances step-by-step and receive a digital video of your performance. The class runs at three venues—Bootleggers Inn, AJ's Good Time Bar, and Nudies Honky Tonk—with group sizes capped at 25 to 50 depending on location. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the instructor teaches at a pace that builds confidence from the first dance to a slightly harder second one.Is it for me?Learn dances that work in honky tonks across the country, not just studio moves—you'll practice in an authentic Broadway venue where real dancers are doing these same steps around you.
Nashville Party Bus Tour: Dance on Wheels DowntownThe Honky Tonk Party Express is a 1 hour and 45 minute party bus tour through downtown Nashville for groups up to 25, with an LED dance floor, live DJ, onboard bartender and a stop at Ole Smoky Distillery for a Tennessee moonshine shot or local beer. The tour departs from The Honky Tonk Hideaway, a private bar with a mechanical bull, full kitchen and pre-tour music. Minimum age is 21; valid photo ID required. You choose between a morning or afternoon departure at checkout.Is it for me?Dance nonstop through downtown Nashville on a moving honky tonk with your crew—the DJ, bartender, and distillery stop handle the rest while you focus on the party.
Nashville: Downtown Food Tour & Local Distillery TastingsYou walk through downtown Nashville with a local guide for 3 to 3.5 hours, stopping at six restaurants and tasting rooms. Food at four restaurants plus one specialty stop covers lunch; three drinks (one beer, two cocktails including a distillery tasting) are included. You'll hear the history behind Broadway, the Ryman, and other landmarks while eating things made from scratch. All fees and taxes are covered in the ticket price.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat well and understand Nashville through a local's eyes without researching restaurants yourself or worrying about tips — the guide handles the route, the pacing, and the stories, so you just show up hungry.
Nashville Evening Trolley Tour: Music Row & Ryman AuditoriumYou board a historic trolley at Clinton Street and spend the evening rolling past Nashville's most significant music venues and landmarks — Ryman Auditorium, Music Row, the Musicians Hall of Fame — guided by a performing local who shares the stories behind the city's iconic reputation. The fixed route and early check-in mean you don't have to figure out timing or navigation yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want Nashville's music history without arranging your own route through the venues — the trolley moves you through the key spots in one evening, and a performing guide means you're hearing the stories from someone who knows them, not reading plaques alone.
Nashville: Donut Tour & Downtown Walk with Local GuideYou walk through Sobro, downtown and the Arts District with a local guide, stopping at Parlor Doughnuts, two more donut shops, and ending at Donut Distillery in Assembly Food Hall. You'll hear stories about Nashville's music history and get insider tips on neighborhoods and food spots. The walk covers just over a mile in two hours, with plenty of time to eat and ask questions.Is it for me?Good for groups, families, and anyone who wants to see Nashville's neighborhoods and food scene without planning the route yourself — the guide handles the timing, the stops, and the local knowledge, so you just show up and walk.
