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The 15 Best Tours in Nashville and Tennessee

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Music City is the reason most people fly in, and the state gives them four more reasons to stay a week. These are the 15 strongest bookings on the site right now: what each costs, how long it takes, and who it suits. The full catalogue sits underneath if none of them fits your dates.

Nashville Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

Nashville: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour - Price and value: what you’re paying for (and what you’re not)

1.Nashville Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

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

Ride Nashville’s hop-on hop-off trolley for live narration, 13 stops, and 100+ sights. Hop off, explore, and get back on fast.

“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

Nashville: Food Tour with 5+ Tastings of Local Delicacies - East Nashville: Hot Chicken, Pulled Pork, Whiskey Donuts, and the Street-Level Story

2.Food Tour with 5+ Tastings of Local Delicacies

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

Nashville food tour with 5+ tastings in East Nashville or 12South, plus a Secret Dish, local stories, and a small group vibe.

“You go to places where only the locals would know about. You walk a little more than a mile and make sure you like meat.”

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Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus

Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus - Gray Line meeting point and how boarding usually feels

Explore the City of Nashville Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart

Explore the City of Nashville Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart - Where You Start, How It Ends, and What the 90 Minutes Really Feels Like

Grand Ole Opry Show Admission Ticket

Grand Ole Opry Show Admission Ticket - Inside the show: what you get in about 2 to 2.5 hours

5.Grand Ole Opry Show Admission Ticket

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

Secure a great seat at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, with a multi-artist country show experience that runs about 2 to 2.5 hours.

“It was pretty much limited to old country. The theater was nice, and the performances were okay, but not really state of the art.”

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Downtown Nashville Public Party Tractor 21+ Only

Downtown Nashville Public Party Tractor 21+ Only - The 90-Minute Flow: Boarding, Pre-Party Mood, Mid-Ride Break, and Return

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

Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame - From 1st Ave S to Music Row: the ride that sets the tone

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

A narrated Nashville city tour with included entry to the Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame, for an easy first look.

“Very informative and fun! Our tour guide James knew soo much and pointed out awesome landmarks. I absolutely loved the Ryman and was thrilled that it included a picture there. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum was stellar. Really cool that this was an all inclusive deal. I highly recommend!”

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Grand Ole Opry House Guided Backstage Tour in Nashville

Grand Ole Opry House Guided Backstage Tour in Nashville - The Circle Room Intro: Where the Story Starts

8.Grand Ole Opry House Guided Backstage Tour in Nashville

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

Go backstage at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry on a small-group tour with dressing rooms, Studio A, and possible wooden Circle stage time.

“The experience was top notch! From the opening welcome video and light effects to stepping out on the circle of wood from the Ryman Stage you truly experience a small part of belonging to the Opry family. The history of each of the 18 dressing rooms was provided. The history on the walls from so many pictures including salvaging the stage circle from the 2010 flood which was 4 ft above the stage, to guest Presidents, and tours to Carnegie Hall. See the plaques of each inducted member and the mail boxes where the members receive their fan letters. Pose for your picture in the circle on stage as a…”

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Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting

Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting - The 1853 Greek Revival mansion tour: story-led, about 45 minutes

9.Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting

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

Belle Meade Mansion guided tour in Nashville with complimentary wine tasting, arboretum walks, outbuildings, and games for $33.

“Very informative, beautifully presented and preserved. Friendly staff answered every question. The wine tasting was the crescendo of the trip. I purchased 2 of my favorites.”

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission - First look inside: orientation, layout, and how the museum tells the story

10.Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission

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

Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame ticket gets you two floors of modern galleries, 350,000 sq ft of artifacts, plus shops and food.

“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!”

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

Nashville to Jack Daniel's Distillery Bus Tour + Whiskey Tastings - The Drive to Lynchburg: Passing Shelbyville and Tennessee Horse Country

Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options

Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options - Beale Street, Victorian Village, and the Stops That Set the Mood Fast

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

Nashville "Homes Of The Stars" Narrated Bus Tour with 30+ Celebrity Homes - Why the neighborhoods matter more than the names

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

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

A 2-hour narrated coach ride through Nashville neighborhoods, spotting 30+ celebrity homes and landmarks like the Ryman, Capitol, and Fort Nashborough.

“This was one of the best tours i have experienced. I own a tourist attraction myself and I know how hard it is, so hats off to our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about Nashville and all the stars.”

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Taste of Nashville Food & Sightseeing Tour

Taste of Nashville Food & Sightseeing Tour - The Route: More Than Just Downtown Postcards

14.Taste of Nashville Food & Sightseeing Tour

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

3-hour small-group Nashville food and sightseeing tour with hot chicken, barbecue, the Bushwhacker, plus stops across downtown and local neighborhoods.

“We rode in a heated van. It was a ‘day of’ booking, as our day to walk around the city, turned rainy & cold. They were so sweet to accommodate us, and it was much appreciated. We got to tour fun parts of the city we wouldn’t have gotten to on foot, plus got to try hot chicken barbecue, sweets etc. Really enjoyed it.”

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Nashville: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour

Nashville: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour - Price and value: what you’re paying for (and what you’re not)

15.Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour

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

A hop-on hop-off Old Town Trolley with live narration, 13 stops across Nashville, including Country Music Hall of Fame and the Parthenon.

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

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