Top Nashville Cultural Tours

Go behind the curtain at Nashville’s premier country music stage, the world-renowned Grand Ole Opry, on this guided backstage tour. Walk in the footsteps of countless country music superstars and get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at this legendary venue and show that made country music famous. This is a bucket-list item experience for all fans of country music.

Get oriented with Nashville on this quick "New Nashville" tour, which was designed to show off the best of the city for those short on time or who only want an introduction before exploring more on their own. Traveling by open-top double-decker bus, you'll pass by more than 100 landmarks and attractions, such as Ryman Auditorium and Vanderbilt University.

Embark on a 1-hour journey into Belle Meade with its Journey to Jubilee historic tour. Join us as we take an honest look at the lives and stories of the African Americans who were enslaved, and later employed, at Belle Meade with intentional respect and empathy. Our Journey to Jubilee tour is intended to honor the legacy and sacrifices of the individuals held in legal bondage on this property from 1807 until emancipation in 1865, as well as to explore the complexities of their new freedom in the post-Civil War years. Using a unique approach that includes reading aloud from primary sources, and engaging dialogue with the audience, this experience creates a forum for exploring the history of slavery in a new way. Enjoy a complimentary Wine Tasting after your tour and access to the Grounds for a self-guided tour. Please Note: This tour is guided, but it does not include access to the main Mansion portion of the estate. Please book your Guided Mansion Tours separately.

Get a taste of Nashville at the Big Machine Store & 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.

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.

Explore the best of country music’s past and present with this Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum ticket. Situated in the heart of downtown Nashville, this beautifully modern facility is known as the “Smithsonian of country music,” offering 350,000 square feet of dynamic, state-of-the-art galleries, archival storage, educational classrooms, retail stores, restaurants, and special event space—all with a stunning view of the rest of Music City. It’s a must-see venue for all fans of country music.

Experience the thrill of a live concert at Nashville’s premier country music stage, the world-renowned Grand Ole Opry. See new stars, superstars, and the legends of country music all in one evening. Unlike a typical concert, the Grand Ole Opry presents multiple artists at each show, giving the audience a variety of musical styles to enjoy at one event. Choose from various dates and seating options to suit your schedule and budget.

Explore the historic Jack Daniel's Distillery on this guided tour from Nashville. Embark on a tasting tour of the distillery and sample several tastings of premium Tennessee whiskey. You also have free time to walk through the nearby town, famous for their Tennessee Walking Horse, and downtown Lynchburg.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Ride Nashville in the 1950's is a one of a kind tour in Nashville. It allows you to tour/cruise the histortic and iconic sights of Nashville, all while riding in a 1950's car, listening to the music made famous in that era. This tour celebrates the rich history of country music, and the simplicity of the 1950's. All with era-specific everything, from driver to car;)

Experience Nashville with the classic BRONCO! Tour Nashville with the best, most passionate and informative tour guide in town. A truly historical, factual, journey through the history of Nashville and the history of country music. Murals, architecture, backstories, back alleys, everything that is interesting and cool about this amazing city! All done top down, open air, in a customized classic BRONCO!

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Did you know that Nashville’s Centennial Park is home to the only replica of the Greek Parthenon? You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Also, Nashville is home to the largest songwriter’s festival in the world. What is the most famous historical couple of Nashville? Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

THE EXPERIENCE With local Joe Nashville leading the walking tour, you’ll experience a focus on the history of Nashville and Tennessee starting at the state of Tennessee Legislative and Capital buildings and moving through downtown Nashville. This narrated walking tour includes stories of Nashville’s history and the event’s that evolved Nashville into the vibrant city is today. From the late 1700’s settlement of Ft. Nashborough, historical statues of Tennessee leaders, key sites of the women’s suffrage & civil rights movements, and other notable historical landmarks – Nashville has a story to tell. You’ll even see a statue of one famous Tennessean, a relative of Joe, that made World War I history. Of course, no historical tour is complete without a little music history; along with a few scoundrels, colorful characters, political scandals, and discussion of Nashville’s Metropolitan form of government.

Want to a quick glimpse of downtown Nashville away from Broadway with a short walk? Need tips from a local on what Nashville has to offer? Have a few minutes for some quirky history of the Music City? This tour is for you. Joe Nashville (Native Tennessean) will lead you on a 30–45 minute stroll that includes history, landmarks, murals, and an overview of Nashville today. After the tour, Joe will be available for 15 to 30 minutes to answer questions about things to do in Nashville and provide guidance on what may interest you in entertainment, food, and fun. He’ll help plan things to do based on his experience and your tastes. This diverse tour will quickly cover the high points of history made on these streets to include: the civil rights movement, Nashville’s roll in women’s suffrage, the civil war, the seedy/colorful side of Nashville, and more. The tour will include a couple of murals and Joe will point out his favorite bars and restaurants to the group.

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.

Nashville is a city of rich history where a lot of country music’s biggest stars got their start. You'll discover the best spots and historic sites from old Skull’s rainbow room in Printer’s Alley, the line dancing over at the Wild Horse to Johnny Cash’s history at the Ryman. This is a GPS Navigated, Self guided tour on an app. The experience is powered by your smartphone and it's created to be hands free. Go at your own pace and on your own schedule. It's perfect for those that do not like large group tours, want to go at their own pace or like exploring on their own. You'll be step by step navigated to the local sites, back alleys and country music locations you don't want to miss.

In 2018 I was named “Nashville’s Best Historian” by the Nashville Scene. Nashville is my hometown and you can hear history from an insider about the past and recent changes in Nashville. This journey to the past will tie in history, music, art, sports, African American and business history of Nashville.