Top Nashville Cultural Tours

Ride through Nashville, lit up for the night, on this downtown trolley tour hosted by a performing guide. Learn about the history of music city and hear tales of all the superstars who have passed through over the years. Snap photos while hearing insightful commentary from your entertaining guide.

See more of the Music City in less time on a tour of downtown Nashville, a great way for first-time visitors to orient themselves. Choose from two tour durations and with a small group limited to 15, master the basic techniques of your self-balancing Segway before setting off to explore the city. Tick off landmarks like the Country Music Hall of Fame, Tennessee State Capitol, and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

Discover a different side of Nashville’s history with this Belle Meade Plantation Journey to Jubilee history tour. This guided educational tour focuses on the lives and stories of the African Americans enslaved on this plantation. It’s an interactive experience, encouraging dialog and conversation about the history of slavery while honoring the legacies of those who suffered on this property. You’re allowed to tour the property alone after the experience and can enjoy a complimentary wine tasting.

Nashville is known as the home of country music and this tour reveals more about its musical legends and how it gained the nickname of "Music City". Save hours of research time and instead, learn about the history of the city from your guide as well as insights on where to find famous landmarks and lesser-known sights that only locals know about. Highlights include Jefferson Street, the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, and Printers Alley.

Explore Nashville’s honky-tonk history and most colorful characters on a walking tour of downtown with a storytelling guide. Find the city’s landmarks, from a pre-Prohibition saloon to the place where Andrew Jackson fought historic duels, and see the streets where musical legends were made.

Explore Nashville from a local's perspective on this city tour with a local guide. Aboard an open-air, low-speed vehicle, cruise through Nashville to see more than 35 landmarks and other sightseeing locations. Notable sights along this tour include Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, Johnny Cash Museum, Germantown, The Gulch, Tootsies, and Music Row. Select a morning, afternoon, or evening tour when booking.

Step back in time to 1864 and the Civil War’s Battle of Franklin on this full-day tour from Nashville. The Battle of Franklin was one of the worst disasters of the war for the Confederate States Army. On this tour, see the bullet and cannon ball holes as well as the battle-scarred floors that still bear witness to the carnage of this dark time in history. Spend time in the town of Franklin to shop, eat and view its historic sites.

Explore Nashville with this popular 90-minute trolley tour. See over 100 points of interest with a stop at Bicentennial Park/Farmers’ Market. Learn about the famous and popular Nashville sights as you travel with live onboard commentary.

See the sights and sounds of Nashville on this guided sightseeing tour around Music City. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure, then enjoy the ride. Get an educational and entertaining live narrative from the experienced guide while rolling past famous landmark locations like historic Riverfront Park, Ryman Auditorium, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Tennessee State Capitol and more. Admission is included to Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Visit historic Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery, one of the largest and wealthiest private estates in Nashville. Complete with its own thoroughbred horse farm and on-site winery, this popular Nashville attraction is a must see for visitors. Enjoy a guided tour through the 1853 Greek Revival Mansion, followed by a complimentary wine tasting in the Belle Meade Winery. Admission includes access to the picturesque Grounds and Outbuildings, Outdoor Game Court, Walking Trail, Gift Shops, and on-site restaurant, The Belle Meade Meat & Three.

See the homes of Nashville’s biggest stars on this narrated, 2-hour sightseeing bus tour. Climb aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned motor coach and drive through some of Nashville's most scenic, upscale, and secluded areas and neighborhoods to see the homes (both past and present) of superstar names like Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Dierks Bentley, Reese Witherspoon, Martina McBride, Trisha Yearwood and many more (homes subject to change). Also, pass by the Second Avenue National Register Historic District, the State Capitol building, Fort Nashborough and the famous Ryman Auditorium.

Get a taste of Nashville at the Big Machine Brewery & Distillery as you tour the production area. Home to handcrafted spirits including vodka, whiskey, gin, and moonshine, this downtown Nashville distillery uses a special filter to create its vodka. Learn how it works and enjoy a guided tasting as you watch it all in action.

Save time walking around Nashville with a sightseeing bus tour. This 2-hour bus ride takes you to over 35 different attractions in the city, with stops for photo opportunities and time to learn about the history of the city along the way. You'll have two options with this tour, either book the sightseeing bus or opt for the upgrade option which includes entry to two iconic attractions: the renowned Ryman Auditorium and the legendary Country Music Hall of Fame.

Experience the sights and sounds of Music City with this self-guided walking tour of Nashville! Dive into the history of country music legends like Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and more as you stroll these storied streets. Stop by the Country Music Hall of Fame, visit one of the original homes of the Grand Ole Opry, and, of course, pay a visit to the famous Honky Tonk Highway! Along the way, you’ll also uncover the totally unexpected story behind how Nashville became the musical hotspot it is today. So tune up your guitar and hit the road! After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Hop in the back of Big E’s classic Ford Bronco and get a tour of Nashville in this custom open-air vehicle. This fun tour goes through the main sites of Music City while also taking you down the back alleys and smaller roads where you can discover hidden gems like street art. From the Riverfront Park and Printer’s Alley all the way to the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, you’ll see a lot of the city on this entertaining tour.

For those short on time, get a quick overview of downtown Nashville on this guided walking tour. Learn about some of the famous musicians who performed here such as Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash and pass by some landmark sites like the Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Get the most out of your Nashville experience by prebooking this audio tour that uses your smartphone’s GPS to help you navigate the streets while it tells you stories about Music City’s past and present. Hear stories about musicians, main Nashville attractions, and more as you follow the app’s route at your own pace without being rushed. Plus, this tour not only takes you to main sights, but also shows you hidden gems, too.

Enjoy a walking tour of beautiful and interesting parts of downtown Nashville while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the tour. Play the game on your smartphone with your group as the game guides you through the city. Score points for correct answers and try to get a high score on the leaderboard. See major attractions as well as lesser-known gems of Nashville on this unique scavenger hunt and walking tour. Play any time that fits your schedule! There is no in-person guide you have to wait for! Tour downtown Nashville and see historic sights, happening places, historic architecture, and many more. Discover what makes Nashville famous around the world, as you stroll the music and food-filled streets and take in the sights and history of this one-of-a-kind city. Your group of 2 to 6 people works together to solve the 22 challenges on the scavenger hunt. Wear comfortable shoes! You'll walk about 2.5 miles along this scavenger hunt tour.

Discover the important role the city of Nashville played in the Civil Rights Movement on this guided walking tour of significant attractions and local hideaways. Learn about the nonviolent protests by college students and sit at the infamous Woolworth counter where sit-ins took place in an effort to desegregate Nashville lunch counters.

Cover the highlights of history-filled Nashville during this attraction-packed private tour. Listen to engaging anecdotes and stories from behind the scenes in Music City as you traverse the city on foot. Discover a mix of quirky, lesser-known destinations—like a colorful replica of the Greek Parthenon—and standout sights.

If you want to discover the most romantic places in Nashville—without spending hours doing trip research—then this private tour is the one for you. Get recommendations on great date spots, such as an atmospheric honky tonk bar; learn about the history of the city; and pass by top landmarks, such as the Ryman Auditorium, and the Frist Art Museum.

Welcome to United Street Tours exclusive small group cultural and historical walking tour. On this unique journey, you'll get an intimate experience with a local guide, immersing you in the rich history and culture of our city. Unlike larger tours, our small group setting ensures a personalized adventure, allowing you to connect more deeply with the stories and landmarks that define our city. Get ready for a journey through Nashville's past and present that's filled with important stories about African American leaders and the civil rights movement.

Delve into the eerie side of Music City with “Nashville Night Whispers: Ghostly Tales and Historic Trails”. This ghost tour begins at the Alvin York Statue, honoring a war hero and setting the tone for tales of the past. Venture to the Tennessee State Capitol, a site of history and rumored hauntings. Wander through Cornerstone Square, where the echoes of old Nashville linger. Explore the mysterious and legendary Printers Alley, known for its vibrant nightlife and whispered ghost stories. Pass by Dream Nashville, a modern hotel infused with historic charm. The tour concludes at 201 4th Ave N, a location steeped in local lore and shadowed tales.