Top 10 Evening Experiences in Nashville

1.Nashville Evening Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,042 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47Our pick

Ride through Nashville after dark with a performing guide such as Mac, Janelle, Bert, or Janice, depending on the departure. Expect music history, original songs, stories about stars and venues, and views of the Ryman, Music Row, Marathon Village, and Musicians Hall of Fame.

“the evening trollley was a nice venture. it was nighttime but you can still see alot of cool historic ventures and what a great way to see them by! the guides were so fun!”

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2.The Ghosts of Nashville Night-Time Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 799 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Best value

Walk downtown Nashville after dark with guides such as Steve, Lauren, Melanie, or Kat, stopping at the Capitol, historic churches, Ryman Auditorium, and Flying Saucer. Expect a brisk 90-minute route mixing documented Tennessee history with local ghost legends. Comfortable shoes are essential.

“Great time, very informative. I would recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area. Enjoyed the experience”

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3.“Murder in Music City” Night-Time Ghost Walking Tour of Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 742 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Start at the Alvin York Statue at 9 p.m. and walk downtown Nashville with a local guide. Hear stories tied to the Tennessee State Capitol, Wilcox Building, Printers Alley, Climax Saloon, and Maxwell House Hotel. Guides such as Nestor, Steve, and Drew have earned praise for lively storytelling, though the tour leans toward history as much as ghosts.

“Nestor was amazing!! Super animated and even waited for us when we were late because Apple Maps took us to the wrong place. Great tour with lots of cool history and spooky sites, would highly recommend. Book Nestor for the best tour!”

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4.Night Time Trolley Tour of Nashville with Photo Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 378 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Board Gray Line Tennessee’s evening trolley at Riverfront Train Station for a roughly two-hour ride through Nashville. Guides such as JT, Julie, and Bob share local stories while you stop for photos at the Parthenon, Nissan Stadium, and the pedestrian bridge.

“Julie was very knowledgeable on the history of Nashville. She made our trip fun and we were so glad that we went. I did not realize that Nashville had so many restaurants and other places to go on an adventure. Most of all Julie made it very exciting and pleasant adventure.”

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5.Seeking Spirits Haunted Night-Time Pub Crawl in Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 341 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Spend about two hours walking central Nashville with a local guide such as Trevor, Steve, April, or Campbell. Hear haunted tales and Civil War history, visit character-filled bars, and use an EMF device on some departures. Meet at 8 p.m. at the Hard Rock Cafe.

“Had a great night on the pub crawl with Trevor!!!! Awesome guide!!! Would definitely recommend the tour and the the guide.”

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6.2-hour Trolley Sightseeing Tour by Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 148 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

Ride an open-air trolley through Nashville after dark, with an English-speaking guide such as Julie, JT, or TJ sharing Music City stories. You’ll stop for photos at major sights including the Parthenon, Tennessee State Capitol, Bicentennial Mall, Broadway, and Nissan Stadium.

“TJ the driver did an excellent job! We enjoyed it very much! So much to see and definitely places we will now go visit!”

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7.Haunted Nashville Night-Time Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Meet a lantern-carrying guide in Victorian dress at 8 p.m. for a 90-minute walk through downtown Nashville. Hear stories tied to the Hermitage Hotel, State Capitol, St. Mary’s, Printer’s Alley, and the Ryman Auditorium. Guides such as Jill, Ashley, Joy, and Frank bring local history, folklore, and a bit of theater.

“It's a good time pass if you are doing a Nashville tour but nothing much to write home about. The tour guide was good with narration and did her best. However, the stories were kind of boring. We expected a lot more thrilling (and possibly, scary) stories from such a tour. On that count, it disappointed.”

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8.Nashville Bordellos, Burlesque, and Blood Night-Time Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

This two-hour Nashville night walk follows old brothels, murders, burlesque sites, and Printer’s Alley. Guides such as Nestor, Stevie, Drew, Chris, Debrah, and Jenny lead small groups past bars and hotels, with time for questions. Drinks are not included, but stops may include rooftop cocktails.

“They take you to spots off Broadway. Which are nice little gems. The booze spots along the way, you gotta drink em quick.”

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9.Night-Time Hayride Sightseeing Tractor Tour of Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Take a 90-minute tractor tour through Nashville after dark, passing Broadway, Music Row, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, Nissan Stadium, and the Capitol. Guides such as Bryce, Suade, and Cliff add music stories and local color. Expect a group of up to 30.

“it’s a great way to take in an overview of the vibrant night life while cruising by key sights of interest thst would be near impossible on your own due to traffic congestion and parking scarcity and expense. The ride down Broadway at night was the exhilarating highlight !”

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10.Golden Hour in Music City: Private Evening Van Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $99

Explore Nashville by private luxury van for two hours with a local guide, hotel or Airbnb pickup, bottled water, WiFi, and room for up to six people. The route covers the Parthenon, Music Row, Lower Broadway, the Gulch, and other city landmarks, with optional stops for drinks, music, or local surprises.

“Great tour of the city. Justin was very accommodating and adjusted the tour to fit what we were looking for. Even stopped us off at a local chocolate factory that was closed. They opened up just for us to come in and see them making chocolate. Highly recommend. Well worth the money.”

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