The 4 Best Self-Guided Tours in Nashville

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

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

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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2.The Heart of Downtown Nashville: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $11Best value

Walk from the Ryman Auditorium to Nudie’s Honky Tonk with VoiceMap’s GPS-guided Nashville tour. In about 60 to 90 minutes, you’ll hear stories about Broadway, the Ryman, Acme Feed & Seed, the pedestrian bridge, and Music City’s famous names. Pause, wander, and continue at your own pace.

“Tour was good. Easy way to learn about Nashville. could pause the audio which was nice. Setting up in the app was terrible. You didn’t send me a valid code for the VoiceMap app so I had to call customer service to receive it.”

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3.Nashville Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $15Top rated

Use the Explorial app to explore downtown Nashville at your own pace. Follow map clues to sights such as the Capitol Building, Sam Davis of Tennessee, and Ryman Auditorium, then answer questions and complete creative photo tasks. The private activity takes about one to two hours and costs $15.85 per person.

“We had an amazing time exploring the city with the help of this app. It’s easy to follow the route and the riddles are nice. Very enjoyable!”

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4.Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Drive the Tennessee and Alabama sections of the Natchez Trace Parkway with GuideAlong’s GPS-triggered audio tour. The $16.99 purchase covers up to eight people in one vehicle and includes 255-plus stories, directions, trip plans, offline access, and flexible start times.

“The app was unable to be connected and help was not available. We requested and were granted a refund”

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