9 App-Guided Tours in Nashville Worth Booking

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

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

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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4.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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5.Self Guided Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $24

Use your smartphone to guide a private group through central Nashville, from the Tennessee State Capitol to Lower Broadway. Answer questions, spot historic architecture, and connect the city’s music and food culture at your own pace. The tour runs daily from 8 AM to 8 PM.

“The first lot of sites that we went to were closed with no access to get the information needed. Would have been good if we were notified of this before booking”

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6.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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7.Self Guided Adventure Game Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Use the Questo app to follow a story-led walking game from 100 Demonbreun St. Solve clues and follow phone directions to Nashville Music Garden, Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery, Ryman Auditorium, and lesser-known stops. Plan for about 1 hour 50 minutes at your own pace.

“Neat and interesting little game, definitely adds a lil extra fun to sightseeing places you've never been to.”

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8.Nashville Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $14

Use the Action Tour Guide app to walk more than a mile through central Nashville, from Light Meander and Music City’s Walk of Fame to Honky Tonk Highway and the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. Audio starts by location, works offline, and gives you lifetime access for $14.99.

“Very easy to follow and very informative. Highly recommend for solo or small group to see the highlights of the city.”

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9.Nashville Music City Smart Phone Self-Guided Audio/App Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $6Best value

Use your phone to follow a 50-minute to one-hour GPS audio walk from Boot Country through Broadway, Printer’s Alley, and Legends Corner. Hear stories about Reba McEntire, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Taylor Swift, and Nashville’s music scene, then revisit the tour virtually anytime.

“It’s a nice short walk abound the Broadway area. You can take you time and pause for a drink, shopping, or just exploring the area then pick right back up where you left off”

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