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The 15 Best Guided Tours in Nashville

25 tours  ·  from $12

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 guided tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Grand Ole Opry House Guided Backstage Tour in Nashville - Beginning in the Circle Room theater
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Grand Ole Opry House Guided Backstage Tour in Nashville

1.Grand Ole Opry House Guided Backstage Tour in Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,405 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Spend about an hour with a professional guide inside the Grand Ole Opry House. Begin with a Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood film, then see dressing rooms, the artist entrance, backstage areas, and possibly Studio A and the wooden stage circle. Groups are limited to 14 people.

“Well worth money. If wheelchair needed they do provide. Lots of interesting facts. Shelby was our tour guide and she was great”

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Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting - The grounds are where the $33 admission earns its keep
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Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting

2.Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,189 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Tour Belle Meade’s 1853 Greek Revival mansion with a guide such as Andie, Tegan, Jason, or Melissa, then enjoy a complimentary wine tasting for visitors 21 and older. Allow two hours to explore the 30-acre arboretum, outbuildings, shops, games, and Southern restaurant.

“This was a charming tour of a historic site. If you are interested in horse racing history, southern history, or just viewing old homes you would enjoy this tour.”

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Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Nashville - The first 30 minutes at iRide Nashville
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Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Nashville

3.Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,568 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $64Top rated

Learn to ride indoors before following guides such as Eric, Brett, Tommy, or Mary through downtown Nashville. Choose a 1.5-hour route for the main sights or a 2.5-hour tour that adds Bicentennial Capitol Mall and the Tennessee State Capitol. Helmets, headsets, water, and light-rain ponchos are included.

“The two and a half hour Segway tour was a fantastic was to see a detailed sightseeing tour of Nashville.”

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Downtown Nashville Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour - Andrew Jackson, duels, and Nashville Public Square
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Downtown Nashville Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

4.Downtown Nashville Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,304 reviews · from $25

Walk downtown Nashville for two hours with a local guide, following music, frontier, river, and Civil Rights stories from Broadway to Printers Alley. You’ll see the Ryman, Tootsie’s, Fort Nashborough, Skull’s Rainbow Room, Woolworth, the State Capitol, and more. Ryan often leads the tour.

“The map directions take you to the arena and I walked around for 20 mins trying to find them. I looked at the corner of 5th Ave and Broadway as directed but never met anyone. I tried contacting through the app with no response. Very disappointing.”

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Ryman Auditorium Self-Guided Tour with Souvenir Photo Onstage - Famous hosts and short films
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Ryman Auditorium Self-Guided Tour with Souvenir Photo Onstage

5.Ryman Auditorium Self-Guided Tour with Souvenir Photo Onstage

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 903 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Visit the Ryman Auditorium independently during opening hours. Start with the Soul of Nashville theater presentation, then explore five exhibits hosted by names including Emmylou Harris, Marty Stuart, Nicole Kidman, and Trisha Yearwood. Allow 1 to 2 hours, and check whether the onstage photo is available that day.

“There is limited space available on the self-guided tour. There is a well done short film in the beginning then you can go into the auditorium on both levels. There are some displays and short videos. We only stayed about 45 minutes by looking at everything. They were setting up for a show so the stage was unavailable and would be in the background of the picture. Only great if the history means something to you.”

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Guided Pub Crawl Walking Tour of Downtown Nashville - Starting on Second Avenue
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Guided Pub Crawl Walking Tour of Downtown Nashville

6.Guided Pub Crawl Walking Tour of Downtown Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 713 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Join Music City Pub Crawl for a 2-hour-15-minute walk through downtown Nashville, stopping at 5 or 6 bars on Second Avenue and Printers Alley. Guides such as Kinzey, Alex, Danielle, McKay, and Kneeland lead trivia, games, history, and drink specials. You pay for drinks separately.

“Even though I do not drink much, the activity was loads of fun. Kinzie, our guide, led us to several off the beaten path bars and we participated in games, trivia and were given knowledge about Nashville and the bars we visited. I would highly recommend this activity for all adults, even those who are not "big" drinkers.”

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Journey to Jubilee Guided Tour at Belle Meade with Wine Tasting - The buildings and grounds have limits
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Journey to Jubilee Guided Tour at Belle Meade with Wine Tasting

7.Journey to Jubilee Guided Tour at Belle Meade with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 396 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

Visit Belle Meade Historic Site for a discussion-based walking tour focused on enslaved and formerly enslaved people. Guides such as Anastasia, Ben, Tom, and Melissa bring different strengths to the hour-long visit. Then explore 30 acres and enjoy a complimentary wine tasting.

“There was actually very little to see. Had visited one other plantation elsewhere with a self guided audio tour that had much more visual impact. This tour involved more discussion of slavery and the history of this plantation. Guide was excellent just not much to see.”

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Nashville's Big Machine Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings - Starting in the store and tasting room
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Nashville’s Big Machine Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings

8.Nashville’s Big Machine Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.)

Spend about 45 minutes at Big Machine Brewery & Distillery with a guide such as Jim, Haley, or Jacob. See the production area, learn how corn becomes vodka, then taste a flight of spirits in the upstairs VIP Lounge. Finish with time for cocktails, bottles, and souvenirs.

“Jim our tour guide at Big Machine was so informative and so nice. It is a really neat place. All the workers are so nice. Products are amazing also.”

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The Original Music City Electric Bicycle Guided City Tour 16miles - The e-bike makes 16 miles manageable
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The Original Music City Electric Bicycle Guided City Tour 16miles

9.The Original Music City Electric Bicycle Guided City Tour 16miles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $129

Sean Gilder leads a two-hour, roughly 15 to 16-mile electric fat-tire bike tour through Fort Negley, Music Row, Belmont, 12th South, The Gulch, Broadway, and more. Bikes, helmets, safety lights, and a pump are provided. It is a lively way to get oriented before exploring Nashville on foot.

“Cool bikes and Sean was a great guide! He pointed out and talked about notable sites in the area, stories about them, and injected some good humor as well.”

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Nelson's Green Brier Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings - What happens inside the 45 to 60 minute visit
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Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings

10.Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Spend 45 to 60 minutes at Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery with guides such as Darrin, Chris, Heather, or Jason. Hear the family’s remarkable return after 100 years, learn how Tennessee whiskey is made, taste several spirits, then browse the shop, bar, and food options.

“Everyone that worked there was very knowledgeable and friendly. Our tour guide Darrin really seemed to enjoy his job and it showed in the way he gave the tour. Me and my best friend were here for a girls trip and this was one of our favorite things we did I definitely recommend.”

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Nashville Barrel Co Premium Tasting Experience with Guide - Guides David and Ivan Keep the Session Personal
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Nashville Barrel Co Premium Tasting Experience with Guide

11.Nashville Barrel Co Premium Tasting Experience with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $50

You’ll join a guide-led tasting at Nashville Barrel Co, where experts such as David and Ivan pour bourbon, rye, and experimental whiskey, often at cask strength. You’ll compare styles, learn about aging and blending, and ask questions in a small group of up to 20 people.

“Awesome experience. Had a great time. Love the different whiskies we tasted, and David was super informative. Highly recommend!!!”

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Country Music Hall of Fame Admission with Audio Guide - The audio guide can change your visit
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Country Music Hall of Fame Admission with Audio Guide

12.Country Music Hall of Fame Admission with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Spend two to three hours at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, where costumes, instruments, cars, films, and stories trace country music from its early days to today. Admission includes a handheld audio guide in English, French, Spanish, German, or Japanese.

“The expanse of the museum. The feeling of just being overwhelmed with all the excitement and information”

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Nashville Guided Kayak Tour - The three-mile paddle toward downtown
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Nashville Guided Kayak Tour

13.Nashville Guided Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · from $49

Meet at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, take the complimentary shuttle to the launch point, and paddle about three miles with guides such as Josh, Sarah, Dan, or Melissa. Expect calm water, skyline views, basic instruction, small groups, and a return to the meeting point.

“Our guide was very patient with our group. Most were inexperienced kayaker. It was a lovely time. Would do it again”

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Nashville Famous Footsteps Guided Walking Tour - A two-hour route through Nashville’s music story
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Nashville Famous Footsteps Guided Walking Tour

14.Nashville Famous Footsteps Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk central Nashville with local guide Kaysie as she connects Broadway’s honky-tonks and historic sites to Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, and more. This two-hour English tour suits first-time visitors, families, and anyone wanting a lively start to Music City.

“The host was incredibly personable. Best walking tour I have ever been on. She kept it fun and informative the entire time.”

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Nashville: Guided Hayride Tractor Ride and Sightseeing Tour - What you see between Broadway and the State Capitol
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Nashville: Guided Hayride Tractor Ride and Sightseeing Tour

15.Guided Hayride Tractor Ride and Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 2 hours · from $48

Ride through Nashville in a bright red, open-air tractor trailer for two hours with an English-speaking guide. See Broadway, Music Row, the Gulch, Midtown, Bicentennial Park, the State Capitol, and Marathon Village. Guides such as Josh, Keri, and Joshua add music stories, local tips, and plenty of humor.

“We ended up on golf cart with Drew saw murals Many new sights awesome”

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