Things to do in Nashville
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Nashville E-Bike Tour: Downtown Neighborhoods & Music City WalkYou ride pedal-assist e-bikes through Marathon Village, Germantown, The Gulch, and past the Music City Walk of Fame, with stops at Bicentennial Capitol Mall and views of the Tennessee State Capitol. A local guide leads you through Printers Alley, past the Frist Art Museum and Gibson Garage, and along Lower Broadway's honky-tonks. The tour takes roughly two to three hours and includes the bike and helmet; you control the pace and the motor does the work on hills.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the neighborhoods where locals actually spend time without arranging your own route or getting lost—the e-bike pace and a guide who knows the backstreets are what make that possible in a couple of hours.
Nashville: Monster Truck City Tour on Cowboy with Live GuideYou’ll climb into Cowboy — yes, an actual monster truck — for a 90-minute ride through Nashville’s wildest streets and quiet corners. Expect live stories from your local guide, front-row views of Broadway and Music Row, plus little surprises (and maybe laughter) along the way. It’s loud, bumpy fun with real city flavor.
Big Machine Distillery Tour Nashville: Hand-Crafted SpiritsYou’ll join locals and travelers inside Nashville’s Big Machine Distillery for a guided tour with tastings, step into their VIP lounge overlooking production, and finish with time for cocktails or live music in their modern tasting room. Expect real stories, hands-on moments with ingredients, and maybe even a laugh or two—plus that first sip you’ll remember on your way home.Is it for me?Watch spirits come to life from the production floor while you taste—the only vantage point in Nashville where the distillery operates right before your eyes.
Jubilee at Belle Meade: Guided History Tour & Wine TastingThe Journey to Jubilee is a 1-hour guided history walking tour at Belle Meade Historic Site that explores the lives of African Americans who were enslaved and later employed on the property from 1807 through the post-Civil War years. The tour uses primary source readings and group dialogue to honor their legacy, followed by complimentary wine tasting and access to the 30-acre grounds for self-guided exploration. The tour is limited to visitors aged 12 and older due to the intensity of the subject matter, and does not include access to the main Mansion.Is it for me?This tour is for anyone wanting to understand the history of slavery and freedom in the American South through the specific stories of those who lived it at Belle Meade, told directly from primary sources and built around your own questions and reflection.
Nashville: Nighttime Trolley Tour & Photo StopsYou board a trolley at River Front Train Station and spend 90 minutes rolling through Nashville's nighttime streets with a professional guide. The route includes photo stops at the Parthenon, State Capitol, and skyline viewpoints, plus passes by the Ryman and Country Music Hall of Fame. You're seated the entire time, with optional walking at each stop, and return to the station by the end of the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Nashville's main landmarks without driving yourself or figuring out parking — the trolley handles the route and stops, leaving you free to take photos and listen to the guide explain what you're seeing.
Nashville Party Bus: Drag Queens & Live PerformancesYou board a party bus in downtown Nashville with drag queen hosts who perform live the entire 90-minute ride, passing landmarks like the Ryman and Music Row while you dance, sing, and play games inside. Drinks are available for purchase and stay cold in built-in coolers; a bathroom break halfway through lets you restock. Expect to spend two hours and fifteen minutes total from check-in to departure.Is it for me?Book this if you're celebrating something specific — a bachelorette, birthday, divorce, or going-away — and want the energy of a club without the crowd, plus live entertainment that's actually built into the experience rather than hired as an add-on.
Nashville: Walking Tour with Music History & Insider TipsYou’ll feel plugged straight into Nashville’s pulse as you walk its streets with a musician-guide who knows every shortcut and story. Hear live music spill out of Broadway honky-tonks, sit in Ryman pews where legends played, snap photos you’ll actually want to keep, and pick up real insider hacks along the way. You might even leave humming something new.
Musicians Hall of Fame Nashville: Play the InstrumentsYou get all-day access to instruments from Elvis, Dylan, The Supremes, and dozens of other artists, plus the stage where Jimi Hendrix performed. The included GRAMMY Museum Gallery lets you play drums, bass, and keyboards alongside recordings, or sit in a studio booth to see what recording engineers actually do. Move at your own pace through downtown Nashville's most visited music museum, fully accessible with seating throughout.Is it for me?Right for music fans who want to see the actual instruments behind the songs they know, without a guide or fixed schedule. Plan for 2–4 hours, though all-day admission means you can take your time or come back if you want.
Nashville: African American Music Museum Admission TicketYou’ll step into a world where music is history and heart at Nashville’s National Museum of African American Music. Explore interactive galleries, see rare artifacts up close, and catch yourself humming along to legends you thought you knew. It’s more than an admission ticket — it’s an invitation to feel every note.
Nashville: Electric Bike Tour with Studio B & Music Row StopsYou’ll ride an electric bike through Nashville’s neighborhoods—past historic studios, colorful murals, and city parks—with a local guide leading the way. Expect skyline views from Fort Negley, quick stops for photos (and PB&J), plus stories you won’t find in any brochure. It’s an easygoing day that leaves you feeling part of the city’s beat.
Haunted Pub Crawl Nashville: Spirits & Stories After DarkA 21+ haunted pub crawl through Nashville led by a professional guide who stops at Hard Rock Cafe Nashville, Ernest Tubb Record Shop, and other historic venues to share paranormal stories and local dark history while you drink. The two-hour evening tour meets outside and moves between stops on foot, pairing Nashville's nightlife with lesser-known hauntings tied to the city's past.Is it for me?This is a shared group tour led by a guide, so you're not navigating or researching on your own—the stories and the route are handled for you. Choose it if you want Nashville's darker history told by someone who knows it, paired with a night out among other adults doing the same thing.
Nashville: Brewery Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour & 7 StopsYou board a vintage trolley at the Omni Hotel (11:50am daily) or at any of seven brewery stops and ride unlimited times throughout the day. The 1-hour loop visits Honeytree Meadery, Stoke Haus, Tailgate East, Southern Grist, East Nashville Beer Works, Bearded Iris, and Monday Night Preservation Society. You choose which breweries to visit and how long to stay at each one. Air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and brewery insights from the conductor are included; you just need to book your ticket and show up.Is it for me?Book this if you want to visit multiple Nashville breweries without driving or arranging a designated driver—the trolley's unlimited day pass and flexible hop-on hop-off format mean you set the pace and pick the stops, which is what makes a full brewery crawl possible without the logistics.
Nashville: Haunted Pub Crawl & True Crime Ghost TourYou walk through four of Nashville's most haunted bars with a paranormal expert guide, hearing true crime stories and speakeasy secrets that don't appear in regular tours. Drinks are included at each stop, and you can rent an EMF reader to hunt for paranormal activity yourself. The tour runs 21+ only with valid ID, moves at a steady pace through real historic sites, and takes about three to four hours depending on the group. Book the VIP option if you want an extra bar and a deeper paranormal investigation.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants Nashville's darkest stories and real drinks in actual haunted bars, led by someone who knows the paranormal side of the city—the walking pace and four-stop format fit a single evening without needing a car or advance planning.
Nashville Goo Goo Chocolate Tasting & Candy Making ClassA hands-on candy making class at Nashville's Goo Goo Chocolate Co. flagship store where you design your own Premium Goo Goo cluster, choosing from a variety of ingredients, while learning the history of Tennessee's official candy bar. The one-hour experience includes a tasting flight of chocolates, a sample of the original Goo Goo Cluster, instructor-led instruction, and an apron to take home. Children from age 3 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.Is it for me?This is a shared class with a live instructor, so you'll be making candy alongside other guests in a group setting. It works well if you want hands-on instruction and the social energy of a classroom, rather than a private one-on-one experience, and if you're comfortable with a structured hour that moves through tasting and then making in sequence.
Nashville: Green Brier Distillery Tour & Whiskey TastingsYou’ll step into Nashville’s Green Brier Distillery for a guided walk through whiskey history—think old barrels, family legends, and hands-on tastings of Tennessee whiskey and bourbon. With a local guide sharing stories (and jokes), you’ll sample four spirits—including Louisa’s sweet liqueur—and get time to wander or shop before heading out again. It’s more personal than you might expect.
Nashville: Honky-Tonk Pub Crawl & Downtown Walking TourYou walk downtown Nashville with a comedian guide, stop outside the Ryman Auditorium and through Printer's Alley hearing history and stories, drink at multiple bars with pre-arranged discounts and freebies, and skip the planning of which venues to hit. The guide and the bar deals are what make this worth the price.Is it for me?Right for anyone 21+ who wants to see downtown Nashville's main sights and bars in one outing without planning the route or researching which venues to hit—the comedian guide and the bar deals bundled in are what make it worth doing instead of a solo bar crawl.
Nashville: Barrel Whiskey Tasting & Rare Cask Sips with GuideYou’ll join a small group in Nashville for a premium whiskey tasting led by an expert who knows every detail behind each rare bourbon and rye. Taste straight from the barrel, compare styles side by side, and hear stories that bring each pour to life — all in a relaxed setting where questions are encouraged and laughter comes easy.
Grand Ole Opry: Live Show & Backstage Tour NashvilleYou watch a live Grand Ole Opry show with rotating country artists across roughly two hours, then join a guided backstage tour at 9:30pm where you explore dressing rooms, the Artist Entrance, and often step onto the stage itself into the wooden circle. The tour includes access to Studio A, the former HEE HAW television studio. Bring photo ID to exchange your voucher for tickets at the Box Office when you arrive.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to experience live country music on Nashville's most famous stage without arranging separate entertainment—the show and backstage access are bundled together, and the 9:30pm tour start means you're not leaving right after the final song. Plan for a full evening out; doors open an hour before the 7pm showtime, and you won't be back until after 10:30pm or later.
Belmont Mansion Nashville: Self-Guided Tour & Civil War HistoryYou enter the mansion with a brief introduction from a trained interpreter, then explore the Italian Villa rooms, original furnishings, and artwork on your own schedule. Guides stationed throughout answer questions about the architecture, Civil War history, and the people who lived here. You can walk the rose gardens afterward, and parking is included. Timed entry is not required — you choose when to arrive during regular hours.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Nashville who wants to see Civil War-era architecture and history without a rigid tour schedule, and for families with strollers or those who move at their own pace through museums. The self-guided format and all-day validity mean you're not locked into a specific time slot.
Jack Daniel's Tour & Tasting from Nashville: Bonus VisitThis day trip from Nashville takes you to Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg for a guided tasting tour, with time to explore the town square for lunch and shopping, plus a complimentary bonus tasting at Company Distilling. The tour departs Nashville at 10:00 am and returns around 5:00 pm, with a professional guide leading the Jack Daniel's experience and tastings of single barrel and limited-edition whiskeys included. You must be 21 or older with a valid ID, and drinking is optional—the history and craftsmanship stand on their own.Is it for me?The guide leads in English, so if you're comfortable following along in English and want a full day out of Nashville without driving yourself, this tour handles the route and the timing. If you prefer a private group or custom stops, ask about Mint Julep's private tour options.
