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15 Nashville Tours That Repay the Ticket

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The 15 nashville tours below are the ones worth your free day, each with its price, its running time and the detail that decides it. The top entry is top for a reason.

Nashville: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour - Starting at Marathon Motor Works
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Nashville Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

1.Nashville Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,643 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53Our pick

See Nashville from an open-air trolley with live commentary and 13 stops, including Broadway, Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Belmont Mansion, and Centennial Park. Ride the full 90-minute loop first, then hop off where you want. Guides such as Sam, CB, Owen, and Spaghetti bring local stories, jokes, and music facts to the route.

“Been to Nashville a few times. But never rode the trolley. When you come to Nashville. You have to take the TROLLEY. Each driver we had was great . Great way to find out more about Nashville. Hop on Hop off .. Perfect. Didn't have to wait long at all for the next trolley. Great experience. Highly recommend !! Shout out to Tall Tale .. one of the Drivers. Learned alot . Had alot of fun. Thanks..”

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Nashville: Food Tour with 5+ Tastings of Local Delicacies - Walking East Edgefield and Five Points
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Nashville: Food Tour with 5+ Tastings of Local Delicacies

2.Food Tour with 5+ Tastings of Local Delicacies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,704 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $98Top rated

Spend about three and a half hours walking Nashville with a small group of up to 12 people, stopping for five or more tastings. Choose East Nashville for hot chicken, pulled pork, catfish tacos, burgers, and whiskey-glazed donuts, or 12South for breakfast tacos, Southern comfort food, coffee culture, and modern neighborhood flavor.

“Such a great food tour!! Colleen was a wonderful and entertaining guide! She was full of local knowledge!”

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Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus - What the live guide adds to the route
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Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus

3.Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,601 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34

In one hour, Gray Line Tennessee’s open-air double-decker bus takes you past more than 100 Nashville sights, including the Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Parthenon, Vanderbilt University, and Nissan Stadium. A live driver-guide, with guides such as JT, Mike, and Jolene featured on recent departures, supplies the stories and local color.

“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.”

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Explore the City of Nashville Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart - Country Music Hall of Fame and Nashville’s music story
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Explore the City of Nashville Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart

4.Explore the City of Nashville Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,544 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Ride through Nashville in a small open-air golf cart with a local guide such as Ryan, Adam, Rick, or Scotty. In 90 minutes, you’ll pass the Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, Music Row, Tootsie’s, The Gulch, Marathon Village, and more than 35 city sights. Morning, afternoon, and evening departures are available.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ryan was amazing! Our tour with Ryan was absolutely awesome. We truly appreciated his knowledge, his energy, and the way he made the whole experience so fun. We had a great time from start to finish and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a memorable tour.”

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Grand Ole Opry Show Admission Ticket - The 7:00 pm arrival and the first practical hurdle
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Grand Ole Opry Show Admission Ticket

5.Grand Ole Opry Show Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,518 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61

Book an evening seat at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, where eight or more artists share one famous stage in a roughly two-hour show. You may hear country, bluegrass, gospel, folk, comedy, and holiday music, depending on the date. Choose standard or premium seating, redeem your voucher at the box office, and arrive early for parking and ticket collection.

“It was amazing but I didn’t realize we were so far up and my friend was handicap but all good and loved it”

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Downtown Nashville Public Party Tractor 21+ Only - What happens before departure at Fesslers Lane
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Downtown Nashville Public Party Tractor 21+ Only

6.Downtown Nashville Public Party Tractor 21+ Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,480 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Join Tanya, Amber, and a high-energy crew for 90 minutes on a tractor-pulled party wagon through downtown Nashville. Dance under LED lights, sit in horse-saddle seats, buy drinks from the onboard bar, and enjoy music, games, and a mid-tour restroom stop. This is a moving nightlife party, not a narrated sightseeing tour.

“Fun loving party bus great vibes with fab tunes the staff are amazing. Cashless event prices cheap..”

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Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame - Riding through Nashville by trolley or mini coach
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Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame

7.Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,412 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $103

Spend about 3.5 hours touring Nashville with an English-speaking guide such as Jerry, Nick, Leonard, or James. Ride past Music Row, the Parthenon, the State Capitol, and more, then explore the Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame at your own pace.

“Great way to see the highlights of Nashville. The guide was very knowledgable and funny. The museums were amazing. Highly recommend!”

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Grand Ole Opry House Guided Backstage Tour in Nashville - Dressing rooms turn country music into personal stories
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Grand Ole Opry House Guided Backstage Tour in Nashville

8.Grand Ole Opry House Guided Backstage Tour in Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,405 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $39

Spend about an hour behind the curtain at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry with a small group of up to 14 people. See artist dressing rooms, the performers’ entrance, backstage spaces, and possibly Studio A. A Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood film opens the tour, and stage access may let you stand in the famed wooden circle.

“The tour was great and our guide was very knowledgeable! The dressing rooms were cool! Lots of history! Highly recommend!”

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Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting - Thoroughbred history gives Belle Meade its own character
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Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting

9.Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,189 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Tour Belle Meade’s 1853 Greek Revival mansion with a guide such as Andie, Jason, Melissa, or Tegan, then enjoy a complimentary wine tasting for guests 21 and older. Set aside about two hours for the mansion, arboretum grounds, outbuildings, shops, outdoor games, and optional Southern food at the Meat & Three restaurant.

“The tour was great and Tegan was a great story teller! The property was beautiful and the wine was great as well.”

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission - Continue from the 1960s to the present
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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission

10.Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,918 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $31Best value

Spend 2 to 4 hours tracing country music from folk roots to today at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Your self-guided visit includes two floors of artifacts, films, recordings, costumes, cars, interactive stations, and exhibits on artists from Jimmie Rodgers to Taylor Swift. English-language admission costs $31.95.

“Getting into the museum well effortless. Just be sure to stop at the front desk to get your tickets before you get in the entry line. We came here for my daughter’s 20th birthday and she loved all of the country music memorabilia. Perfect for anyone who is a fan!”

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Nashville to Jack Daniel's Distillery Bus Tour + Whiskey Tastings - Inside Jack Daniel’s Distillery
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Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery Bus Tour + Whiskey Tastings

11.Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery Bus Tour + Whiskey Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,906 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $139

Travel from downtown Nashville to Lynchburg in an air-conditioned bus, tour Jack Daniel’s Distillery, and taste several Tennessee whiskeys in the historic George Green Barrel House. The 9 a.m. departure also gives you about 90 minutes for lunch, shopping, and a look around town. Guides such as Frank, Jacob, Hannah, and Rooster are known for lively local stories.

“Wonderful location to visit and learn the history of Jack Daniel’s. This is a must visit on our bucket list.”

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Nashville "Homes Of The Stars" Narrated Bus Tour with 30+ Celebrity Homes - The first stretch: Nashville landmarks with a music soundtrack
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Nashville “Homes Of The Stars” Narrated Bus Tour with 30+ Celebrity Homes

12.Nashville “Homes Of The Stars” Narrated Bus Tour with 30+ Celebrity Homes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,716 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69

Ride an air-conditioned Gray Line coach through Nashville neighborhoods linked to stars such as Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, and Reese Witherspoon. Your guide, often Ed or Glenn, adds music, trivia, jokes, and local stories. The tour begins at 108 1st Ave S, lasts about two hours, and returns there.

“Cold on the bus no heat on we all sat for 2 hours without heat Not as interesting as we hoped for but nice man doing the tour”

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Taste of Nashville Food & Sightseeing Tour - Hot chicken, barbecue, and Southern staples
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Taste of Nashville Food & Sightseeing Tour

13.Taste of Nashville Food & Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,712 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend three hours tasting hot chicken, slow-roasted barbecue, bakery treats, and a Bushwhacker cocktail while a local guide such as Scott, Evan, or Red shares Nashville stories. The small van reaches areas beyond downtown, including Germantown, East Nashville, 12South, and SoBro. Food and featured drinks are included.

“Scott was our guide. He was knowledgeable and accommodating on where to start and stop. He ended the tour close to our hotel so we didn’t uber back. He asked the other couple and us what all we’ve seen so there won’t be a repeat. But his wealth of knowledge was perfect for us first timers. Thank you Scott!”

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Nashville: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour - Starting at Marathon Motor Works
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Nashville: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour

14.Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,634 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $53

Ride an English-speaking Old Town Trolley around Nashville’s key sights, from Marathon Motor Works to Broadway and the Parthenon. Live guides such as Drey, Tater, Cousin Debbie, and JR add history and humor. Choose a one or two-day pass, hop off to explore, then rejoin the next trolley.

“Driver JR was phenomenal funny, articulate knowledgeable!!! He made the trip!! Great tour of Nashville highly recommend!”

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Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Nashville - The shorter route: a quick tour of Nashville’s center
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Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Nashville

15.Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,568 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $64

Learn to ride in a private indoor session, then follow guides such as Eric, Brett, Tommy, or Mary around downtown Nashville. You’ll pass the Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, Music Row, Bridgestone Arena, and more. Choose the shorter route for a quick orientation or the 2.5-hour option for Bicentennial Capitol Mall and the Tennessee State Capitol.

“Super easy the guide was great. Very informative with history and sights of Nashville. Highly recommended”

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