Nashville · TOUR REVIEWS
Three nights or a full week, the problem is the same: Broadway takes one evening and the rest of the city takes planning. The 15 below are the days out that earn their place, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.
Ride Nashville’s 13-stop Old Town Trolley loop with live commentary, music, and views of more than 100 sights. Start downtown or at Marathon Village, hop off for the Parthenon, Belmont Mansion, Broadway, Ryman Auditorium, and more. Guides such as Sam, CB, and Spaghetti keep the ride lively.
“This was a very informative tour, all drivers were knowledgeable and friendly. Perfect way to view Nashville.”
Choose East Nashville for hot chicken, pulled pork, whiskey-glazed donuts, and a secret dish, or 12South for breakfast tacos, Southern plates, and trendy shops. A local guide leads this three-and-a-half-hour walk for up to 12 people, with tastings, neighborhood stories, and water included.
“We had an incredible time on this food tour! Our guide, Taylor, was truly excellent—knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the area. The depth of the local history and neighborhood insights Taylor shared was an unexpected and fascinating bonus that made the tour much more than just a culinary walk. We were so impressed that we returned to East Nashville later that evening to visit three of Taylor's suggested spots—each one was a fantastic choice! We are genuinely so glad we signed up for this tour and highly recommend it.”
Start downtown at Gray Line’s 1st Avenue booth for a one-hour open-top bus tour led by a live guide. You’ll pass the Ryman, Country Music Hall of Fame, Nissan Stadium, Vanderbilt, the Parthenon, and more than 100 Nashville sights. Guides such as Mike, Jolene, and JT are known for humor and clear local stories.
“The tour was great. We felt the person who did the talking was a little bland from past tours in other areas we have toured.”
Cruise Nashville for 90 minutes in a small open-air golf cart with a local guide. You’ll pass the Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, Music Row, Tootsie’s, The Gulch, and more. Guides such as Ryan, Adam, Rick, and Scotty add local stories and suggestions.
“You really get to see all the important things then you can decide to go back and visit Beautiful day to do it so watch the weather”
Book a 2 to 2.5-hour Grand Ole Opry show in Nashville and see at least eight country, bluegrass, gospel, folk, or comedy acts in one evening. Choose a seating level and date, then exchange your voucher for printed tickets at the on-site box office before the 7 p.m. show.
“Fabulous show! We were fortunate enough to book tickets for Veteran's Day, and the Opry really stepped up. They presented a beautiful show with wonderful performances, and paid sincere homage to our nation's Vets.”
Join up to 40 adults for a 90-minute tractor-pulled party ride through downtown Nashville. Expect a live DJ, light-up dance floor, horse-saddle seats, games, and drinks for purchase. Staff members such as Tonya and Amber are known for keeping the energy high. BYOB is not allowed.
“So fun at night. Every age was on the tour. I didn’t want to be done! Go early to pre-party. They have so much to do!”
Spend 3.5 hours seeing Nashville with a live guide such as Jerry, Nick, Leonard, or James. Ride past Music Row, the Parthenon, the Capitol, and Nissan Stadium, then explore the Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame at your own pace.
“Great tour! On time, Leonard, our guide was informative and pointed out so many different sites and gave great narrative on them all!”
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”
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.”
Walk through two floors tracing country music from folk roots to today’s hitmakers. See costumes, cars, instruments, gold records, films, and memorabilia tied to artists from Jimmie Rodgers to Taylor Swift. Allow two to four hours, and arrive early for a quieter visit.
“We purchased 7 self-guided tickets for our group of 7 ladies and it was one of the main highlights of our trip (first timers). We spent a leisurely 2 hours exploring, watching mini films and getting a full experience and appreciation of country music. The gift shop is fabulous and we purchased our favorite take away there. A+ and a must-see in Nashville! Also….we showed up at 9am when they opened to avoid crowds which was a great decision!”
Ride from downtown Nashville to Lynchburg for a guided Jack Daniel’s Distillery tour and whiskey flight in the historic George Green Barrel House. Drivers such as Frank and guides including Jacob, Hannah, and Rooster have helped make the day lively and informative. The 9:00am departure includes time for lunch and shopping in town.
“Absolutely awesome The driver was great, a day of fun Hannah are guide at the distillery was so informative and funny.”
Ride an air-conditioned Gray Line coach through Nashville’s star-filled neighborhoods with guides such as Glenn or Ed, hearing music stories, trivia, and local history. You’ll see more than 30 homes, plus the Ryman Auditorium, State Capitol, Fort Nashborough, and Second Avenue.
“The whole experience was good fun and interesting. The driver/guide was fantastic and it was very enjoyable to see the sights of Nashville away from Broadway. I would recommend doing the tour.”
Join Music City Bites and Sites for a three-hour van tour through Nashville’s food and neighborhoods. Sample hot chicken, barbecue, bakery treats, spirits, and a Bushwhacker while guides such as Scott, Evan, and Red share local history, music stories, and practical city tips.
“Excellent way to see parts of Nashville and try some good food. We enjoyed all the stops and there was good variety. Our guide Scott was knowledgeable and entertaining. We appreciated his honesty and openness. Definitely recommend this tour!”
Ride Old Town Trolley through Nashville with a live English-speaking guide, 13 stops, and one or two days to explore. Hear stories from guides such as Drey, Tater, Cousin Debbie, and JR while visiting the Parthenon, Broadway, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and more.
“Very nice and knowledgeable guides. Very convenient to drop off and pick up the trolly throughout the tour”
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.”
Pick a stage, a barrel room or a bar crawl.
