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The 15 Best Tours and Days Out in Tennessee

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From Lower Broadway to the Ocoee rapids, this is the wide list: guided days, admission tickets and self-drive runs across the whole state. Each entry carries its price, its running time and what it actually includes, so you can slot one into a Tuesday or build a whole week around three of them.

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

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

5.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

6.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

7.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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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

10.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

11.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)

12.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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Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Nashville

Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Nashville - The 30-Minute Segway Training Session That Calms Your Nerves

13.Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Nashville

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

A small-group Segway tour that teaches you indoors, then sweeps past Nashville icons like Music Row, the Ryman, and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

“Mary was so amazing and reassuring!!! Thank you for understanding my over heating!!!! Thank you again from Wisconsin”

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Memphis Mojo Bus Tour

Memphis Mojo Bus Tour - Alfred’s on Beale, where the tour begins and ends

14.Memphis Mojo Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,476 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $43

Memphis Mojo Bus Tour blends Beale Street musicians, comedy, and live songs as you hit major blues, rock, and soul landmarks, with optional studios.

“Very informative and interesting tour for all music lovers. The guide/ entertainer was gifted as a musician and had a great singing voice.”

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Downtown Nashville Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

Downtown Nashville Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour - Why This Nashville Walk Feels Like a Story Trail

15.Downtown Nashville Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,304 reviews · from $25Best value

A 2-hour guided walk through downtown Nashville, mixing honky-tonk landmarks, Civil Rights history, and music legends, led by a local guide.

“Ryan was hilarious and extremely knowledgeable. A really great 2 hour tour. It was a little chilly as we were in the shade most of the time so pack a jumper.”

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