The 16 Best Nashville Tours

Note: Some tour providers on this list may have limited or ceased operations due to COVID-19. Check with your tour operator about availability before you book.

While country music may immediately come to mind when you think of Nashville, this popular city offers plenty more in the way of activities and entertainment, from breweries to nightlife to outstanding cuisine. By picking the right tour, you’ll be able to experience whatever side of the Music City you’d like to see. U.S. News identified 16 of the best Nashville tours using both traveler opinion and expert input. No matter which one you pick, you’re in for a great time.

iRide Nashville – Downtown Tour Experience

On this two-hour tour, you’ll roll through 5 miles of downtown Nashville on a Segway and pass key sights, such as the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Tennessee state Capitol and the Bicentennial Mall. Reviewers say tour guides are friendly, and the Segways provide a quick way to orient yourself with the city and see the sights. Tours run at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily. Prior to the tour, guides will give a 30-minute training session about how to safely operate a Segway. Participants must be at least 12 years old, and tickets cost approximately $75 per person. The company also offers a Music City Snapshot tour through the Nashville’s entertainment district.

NashTrash Tours – The Jugg Sisters Original Tour

Want a little comedy with your Nashville tour? As you travel aboard this tour’s big pink bus, the Jugg Sisters will entertain you with improv comedy, funny stories and trivia about country music’s famous stars. During the two-hour tour, you’ll pass top attractions like the Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Reviewers say they laughed until their sides hurt and would take the tour again. The tour, which runs several times weekly at 11 a.m., frequently sells out, so book well in advance. Tickets cost approximately $40 per person. Children younger than 15 are not allowed to participate in the tour. NashTrash Tours also offers the Pip’s Music Row Confidential Tour and the Ben Tour, which focuses on the newer side of Nashville.

Really Entertaining Tours – Live Nashville! Walking Tour

The Live Nashville! Walking Tour details some of the city’s most interesting history, including President Andrew Jackson’s famous duel and Johnny Cash’s performance on the Grand Ole Opry stage. The two-hour tours run Tuesday through Sunday at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tickets cost approximately $25 per person. Tourgoers say the experience is fun, engaging and informative. Really Entertaining Tours also runs a Nash Bar Bash tour that visits several bars for live music and dancing.

Local Tastes of Nashville – The Gulch & Union Station Food Tour

Eat your way through the hip Gulch neighborhood on this nearly three-hour tour. You’ll stop at five restaurants and specialty shops that could include Biscuit Love, Peg Leg Porker and Stock & Barrel. Along the way, you’ll see historic Union Station, the Frist Art Museum and more. Tours depart from Union Station Friday at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets cost about $55 for adults and $40 for children 10 and younger. Tourgoers say the quality of food is superb and praise both the guides and the restaurants’ staff. Local Tastes of Nashville also runs a food tour through the Germantown neighborhood, as well as a happy hour tour.

Music City Rollin’ Jamboree

This tour combines singing, comedy and a bit of sightseeing for a one-of-a-kind experience. On the Music City Rollin’ Jamboree bus tour, you’ll sing along to country hits and banter with your guides while cruising by attractions like Music Row, Music City Center and many honky-tonks. Reviewers say the tour is great fun and stress that the trip is primarily for pure enjoyment, not to see Nashville’s attractions. Tourgoers must be 21 or older, as the comedy features adult themes, and tickets start at $39 per person. Tours run Tuesday through Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. during peak season; offseason hours vary.

Walk Eat Nashville – East Nashville Food Tour

On this excursion, tourgoers will stop at five local eateries in the city’s creative East Nashville neighborhood, noshing on everything from barbecue and pizza to cheese and ice cream. The tour also features interactions with the restaurants’ chefs, owners and managers, as well as history and stories about this area. Reviewers rave about the delicious food and say they enjoyed the interactions with eatery chefs and owners. The three-hour tours, which are limited to 12 participants, run Tuesday and Friday at 11 a.m. and Thursday at 1 p.m. Tickets cost approximately $75 per person. Children are welcome, but are not eligible for discounted tickets. Walk Eat Nashville also offers tours of the downtown and SoBro neighborhoods.

Tennessee Whiskey Tours – Jack n’ Back Tour

Travelers say this tour is a must-do for fans of Jack Daniel’s whiskey. You’ll board an air-conditioned bus and head to the distillery (located about 75 miles south of Nashville), where you’ll take the 90-minute Angel’s Share tour, which includes a whiskey tasting. Tour-takers will then explore downtown Lynchburg and have lunch. Tours pick up at 9 a.m. in downtown Nashville; you’ll be back in the city around 4 p.m. Tickets start at $93 per person and include the cost of the Angel’s Share tour, but do not cover the cost of lunch. Tours are for adults 21 and older. The company also offers a Tennessee Whiskey Experience tour of three local craft distilleries.

Enjoy a laugh while seeing some of the top sights in Nashville on the Redneck Comedy Bus Tour. You’ll learn Nashville trivia and history while riding in a camouflage-colored bus. Tourgoers report that the tour is indeed hilarious and the comedian guides are knowledgeable. Tours are offered daily at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets start at $35 for adults, $30 for seniors and $25 for kids 12 and younger. While children are welcome, the Redneck Comedy Bus’s content is rated PG-13 and drinking alcohol on the bus is permitted.

Walkin’ Nashville Music City Legends Tour

For a look at old Nashville when the likes of Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn were up-and-coming stars, join the Walkin’ Nashville Music City Legends Tour. Lead by Bill DeMain, the approximately two-hour tour, which is limited to 25 participants, features stories and trivia about the golden era of Nashville, as tourgoers see attractions like Printers Alley, Ryman Auditorium and Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. Reviewers say the tour is enjoyable, noting they learned unique facts about Nashville’s history and were amazed at the guide’s knowledge. Tours depart Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. from April through November, and tickets cost $30 for adults, $15 for children 4 to 11 and free for children 3 and younger.

Green Fleet Bicycle Tours – Guided Bike Tour of Music City

According to reviewers, this bike tour offers a great introduction to Nashville. Along the 2 1/2-hour outing, you and seven other participants will cycle through the streets of downtown, seeing neighborhoods like Germantown, Marathon Village and the Gulch along the way. You’ll also enjoy expert commentary from your guide and may make a pit stop for a hot chocolate, lemonade or a local brew. Tourgoers say the bike ride is not too strenuous and well-paced, and also praise the guides for their recommendations on things to see and do in Nashville. Tours are available Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 1 p.m., and Saturday at 9 a.m. Tickets cost $65 per person and include use of the bike. Green Fleet also offers bike rentals and private tours.

Old Town Trolley Tours – Nashville Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour

Tour Nashville at your own pace via trolley. This tour stops at 14 different attractions around town, including Broadway, Belmont Mansion and Centennial Park. You can disembark and get on the trolley at-will or you can ride the entire loop in about 90 minutes. Trolleys come by about every 30 minutes. Reviewers say the tour is a great way to orient yourself with the city and its attractions, and praise the onboard guides for their informative narration. One-day tickets start at about $45 for adults and $20 for children ages 4 to 12. Children younger than 4 ride free. Discounted tickets are available if you purchase online in advance. Tours run Thursday through Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The company also offers a Nashville Night Tour.

Joyride Nashville – Sightseeing Tour

Travelers can zip through the streets on a golf cart with Joyride Nashville. Local guides share knowledge about the city while they drive the cart, which travels at 20 mph, past 35 attractions on this 1 1/2-hour tour. Guides will even stop the cart at picture-perfect locations so you can get great photos. Reviewers say the tour is informative and the guides share local knowledge about things to do. Tickets cost approximately $45 for adults and $25 for children ages 5 to 17; participants must be at least 5 years old. Tours are offered hourly each day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Five passengers can ride on each cart, though multiple carts can join the tour for larger groups. If you’d prefer to ride with just your group, you can reserve a private tour. Joyride Nashville also offers cart tours of the city’s many murals, as well as tours through the city via monster truck, among other options.

Dabble Studio – Taste of Nashville

Sample some of Nashville’s signature dishes, including barbecue and hot chicken, on this three-hour van tour. In between food stops, you’ll pass by top city attractions, such as Bicentennial Mall, Germantown, the Cumberland River and more. According to reviewers, the featured food is delicious and filling, so come hungry. Others applaud the guide’s interesting commentary and helpful recommendations. Tours operate Monday through Saturday at 2 p.m. Outings are limited to 14 participants and cost approximately $80 per person; participants must be at least 14 years old. Dabble Studio also offers a walking tour of the Germantown neighborhood and private food tours, among other options.

Nashville Pedal Tavern – Broadway Tour

Barhop to Nashville’s top honky-tonks by pedaling your way to each one on this bicycle built for 15. Tourgoers 21 and older pedal down Broadway, passing by the Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena and the banks of the Cumberland River, with one to two stops at honky-tonks for a drink. Keep in mind: If you’d like to drink as you pedal, you’ll have to bring you own beverages (no glass containers allowed). Tourgoers say the experience is fun and rave about their guides (lauding their excellent music taste). Tours require at least six riders and last 90 minutes. Tickets cost approximately $45 per person. Tours depart multiple times daily. Nashville Pedal Tavern also offers a route through Midtown and Music Row.

AmeriGhost – Haunted Downtown Nashville Tour

Explore Nashville’s haunted history on this tour with AmeriGhost. Professional storytellers lead the 90-minute tour, sharing ghost tales about famous sights like the Ryman Auditorium, the state Capitol and Printers Alley. Plan to walk about a half-mile. Reviewers say it is a spooky tour and a fun way to learn about Nashville. Tours depart at 8 p.m. daily; there’s an additional tour on Saturdays at 9 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for kids 7 to 11; children 6 and younger can join for free. AmeriGhost also offers a Haunted Tavern Tour and a Haunted Hearse Tour.

A Little Local Flavor – Downtown Nashville Food Tour

Come hungry and thirsty to this food tour though downtown Nashville. The three-hour walking tour covers a little more than a mile of the downtown area and features four stops at local restaurants. You’ll sample the city’s famous barbecue, hot chicken, local craft beer, a cocktail and enjoy a tasting at a local distillery. Reviewers compliment the guides for their insightful commentary and say the tour is intimate and well-paced. Participants also rave about the food, describing the as generous. Tours are offered Friday through Sunday at 11 a.m. Tickets cost $110 per person. Private tours can also be booked.