7 VIP Experiences in Nashville Worth Booking

1.Nashville VIP Style Private Tour with Local Singer-Songwriter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Join Nashville singer-songwriter Steven Whitson for a private, roughly two-hour tour with hotel pickup from select downtown locations. See Broadway, Music Row, the Parthenon, Bluebird Cafe, 12th Avenue South, and more, with local stories, snacks, bottled water, and a live song from your guide.

“Steven was an amazing tour guide. So much knowledge was shared with us. This was our second time in Nashville and Steven showed us so much. He vehicle was comfortable and he was an excellent driver. It was such a treat to get out at a stop and have him sing to us.... We felt like royalty. I would highly recommend a tour with Steven. He even has the option to extend the time of your tour, if set up in advance. You will not be disappointed.”

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2.Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 503 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $379

Leave Nashville at 7 a.m. for a full-day Memphis outing with Graceland VIP access, the Elvis car museum and planes, a one-hour Sun Studio tour, the Peabody ducks, and Beale Street. Your driver-guide handles the four-hour journey, while Graceland audio guides are available in nine languages.

“It was a full day but very enjoyable. Comfortable bus. Graceland was a bucket list visit and it did not disappoint. Sun Studio was a great stop. Good time for dinner and music (blues of course) before heading back to Nashville. Great documentary on Elvis helped pass the time on the ride back. Highly recommend.”

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3.Memphis Tour with Graceland VIP Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 383 reviews · 15 hours · from $329

Travel from Nashville to Memphis by coach for Graceland VIP access, a guided Sun Studio visit, the Peabody duck walk, and free time on Beale Street. Guides such as Frank and Leonard have led recent departures, with films and music helping pass the long ride.

“Absolutely brilliant . Was dreading the 4 hour there and back bus journey to be honest but it flew by . Watching Elvis movie. Concert and documentary. We had ample time at Graceland’s, studio and Beale street. Frank our guide was great very informative and kept us to our times . Great value for money . Would highly recommend this trip . Was the highlight of our holiday . Thanks Frank. Pamela & Caitlin from Scotland xx🥰🤠”

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4.Nashville Bar Crawl with VIP Club Entrance and Bonus Shots

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Join a 3-hour Nashville night crawl with a party host such as AJ, Rio, Mimi, or Faith. Visit four rotating Lower Broadway bars, collect a shot at each stop, skip cover charges and entry lines, and walk between venues. Bring a passport or valid US-issued ID, comfortable shoes, and a taste for loud nightlife.

“AJ the leader was great so this is not about her. The tour itself was a waste of money We started by sitting for 40 minutes in a back room of coyote, ugly just a waste of time not even any music. The tour said we’d have VIP access to clubs that wasn’t true.”

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5.Haunted Nashville’s Murder & True Crime VIP Ghost Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49Best value

Spend about two hours on a small-group bus tour of Nashville’s darkest sites. Local guides such as Matt, Hannah, Callie, Mark, and Mar share murder cases, ghost lore, and city history, with stops at Printer’s Alley, the Capitol, Union Station, and more.

“Great informative tour about Nashville’s dark past. We enjoyed the tour and the tour guide was very knowledgeable”

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6.Grand Ole Opry VIP Experience: Admission with Lounge Access and Artist Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 78 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $189

Arrive at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry one hour before showtime for Circle Room access, top-shelf drinks, Southern appetizers, skip-the-line entry, an artist visit, and a commemorative photo. Your show ticket is exchanged at the on-site box office, and seating quality can vary.

“Was a wonderful and memorable experience. Admittedly I didn’t know much about Country music. Artists were incredibly talented and seeing them in such an historic venue was truly amazing.”

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7.All-in VIP Cocktail Tour — Speakeasy Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2h 45m · from $188

Spend nearly three hours exploring three downtown Nashville cocktail venues with a small group of up to eight. Your host, often Dean or Josh, shares Prohibition-era stories while you enjoy three full-sized cocktails, paired bites, reserved seating, and no separate tip.

“Dean really entertained us with his stories and history of Nashville. The appetizers were delicious and the drinks were a fun variety”

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