Ryman Auditorium Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Ryman Auditorium in 2026?

You can visit Ryman Auditorium by seeing a show or booking a tour. Ticket prices vary by date and performer, while a self-guided tour of the venue costs around US$36. A guided tour with backstage access costs US$47, and the VIP option, which includes merch, goes for US$68.

Q: Can you take a tour of the Ryman Auditorium?

Yes, you can take a tour of the Ryman Auditorium. Visitors have options: they can peek behind the scenes on a backstage tour, explore at their own pace on a self-guided tour, or enjoy a Post-Show Opry Tour after seeing the Grand Ole Opry, a weekly American country music stage concert.

Q: What time are tours of the Ryman Auditorium?

The Ryman Auditorium offers tours lasting from around 45 to 60 minutes. If you take the self-guided tour, you can explore at your own pace and spend as much or little time as you wish in the venue during visiting hours.

Q: Do Ryman Auditorium tours sell out?

Yes, tours of the Ryman Auditorium are popular and can sell out, especially on weekends and from June to August, Nashville’s peak summer season. The tours are also more likely to sell out on Grand Ole Opry dates or when a top act is in town to play a show.

Q: Can you take pictures in the Ryman Auditorium?

Yes, you can take pictures during self-guided tours of the Ryman Auditorium. However, regulations don’t permit cameras at any time during backstage tours. Performers set photography policies on the night of their shows—check beforehand if you want to bring a camera to a performance.

Q: Can you visit the Ryman Auditorium without a tour?

Yes, you can enter the Ryman Auditorium without booking a tour if you have a ticket for a performance. However, if you want to see musicians’ memorabilia and the exhibits, you’ll need to book a self-guided tour. If you want to go backstage, you’ll need to book a guided tour.

Q: Do you need to book in advance to visit Ryman Auditorium?

No, booking a tour of the Ryman Auditorium in advance isn’t required. However, while you can purchase tickets at the door on arrival, it’s best to buy them online ahead of time to ensure your preferred date and time slot are available.

Q: What are the best attractions in Nashville other than Ryman Auditorium?

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Ryman Auditorium. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Nashville:<ul><li><a href="/Nashville-attractions/Country-Music-Hall-of-Fame-and-Museum/d799-a1938" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum</a></li><li><a href="/Nashville-attractions/Downtown-Nashville/d799-a22949" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Downtown Nashville</a></li><li><a href="/Nashville-attractions/Tennessee-State-Capitol/d799-a22101" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tennessee State Capitol</a></li><li><a href="/Nashville-attractions/Music-Row/d799-a19038" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Music Row</a></li><li><a href="/Nashville-attractions/Grand-Ole-Opry-House/d799-a1940" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Grand Ole Opry House</a></li></ul>View Viator's guide to <a href="/Nashville/d799" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">all the best attractions in Nashville</a>.

44 results

Sort by: Featured

Best Seller

Ryman Auditorium Self-Guided Tour with Souvenir Photo Onstage

Follow in the footsteps of country legends on a self-guided tour of Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, a downtown venue known as "The Mother Church of Country Music." Explore five exhibits on the Ryman Auditorium’s musical history, with footage of celebrity hosts to introduce each one. This self-guided Ryman Auditorium tour offers the chance to explore Nashville country music on your own schedule, and take a commemorative on-stage photo.

...More

Ryman Auditorium Self-Guided Tour with Souvenir Photo Onstage

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

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 the historic Ryman Auditorium, Music Row, the Tennessee State Capitol, and more. Admission is included to Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

...More

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

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

Discover Nashville with ease on this trolley tour. Simply hop on at one of the route's 13 stops, and sit back as you listen to live onboard commentary. Over 100 points of interest are discussed during the ride, including Centennial Park, Ryman Auditorium, and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Stay on board for as long as you like, then get off and explore the attractions that interest you most. Perfect for getting a sense of the city's layout and what it has to offer.

...More

Nashville Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

1 hour 50 minutesFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus

1 hourFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

Explore Nashville from a local's perspective on this city tour with a local guide. Aboard an open-air, low-speed vehicle, cruise through Nashville to see numerous landmarks and other sightseeing locations. Notable sights along this tour include Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, Music Row, The Gulch, and Marathon Village. Select a morning, afternoon, or evening tour when booking.

...More

Explore the City of Nashville Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

Soul of Music City Evening Trolley Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Special Offer

An ideal introduction to Nashville—this tour is a shortcut to seeing some of its most important sights, without spending hours doing research. Head off with a local musician guide on an adventure to learn about the history of country music and local legends. Along the way, check off a variety of the city’s most important sights, such as the Ryman Auditorium, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, and Printer’s Alley.

...More

Nashville Unveiled: The History, Music, and Hacks Tour!

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

Step back in time with Nashville Vintage Tours, where the charm of the past meets modern comfort in a Ford Model-T replica golf cart. Glide through the streets of Nashville and soak in the rich history while enjoying a unique driving experience that captures the essence of vintage style. Perfect for those looking to explore the city with a twist, this tour offers a nostalgic ride that’s sure to turn heads and create lasting memories. - Ride in a Ford Model-T replica golf cart for a vintage experience - Explore the streets of Nashville while enjoying modern comforts - Ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking a unique city tour - Experience a piece of automotive history with every drive

...More

Nashville Vintage Sightseeing Tour in a Ford Model-T Replica

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

Nashville Bar Crawl with VIP Club Entrance and Bonus Shots

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

See the highlights of Nashville’s musical history on this small-group electric bike tour. It’s literally rock and roll as the wheels of an e-bike ride you through Music Row, Lower Broadway, Marathon Village, and Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park without breaking a sweat. Let the expertise of your guide take you beyond downtown to the site of the CMA Fest, RCA Studio B, and more before returning to downtown Nashville’s Music Row.

...More

Nashville's Historic Electric Bike Tour

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

Get an up close and personal tour of downtown Nashville on this fun and informative walking tour. Join us for a one and half hour leisurely stroll as we share the city with you. The professional guides will provide entertaining and informational tours about the city, sites, and "must visit" local gems. Whether you're a history buff, music lover, or just curious about this unique city, you'll find something to love on this tour. You will see and learn about the Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Broadway, Printer’s Alley, and much, much more!

...More

Downtown Nashville Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

Nashville Combo Tour: Sightseeing, Murals & Brewery/Distillery

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

Cover the top sights in Nashville without getting footsore on this unique tractor tour of the city’s highlights. Settle into the bench seats inside the red barn-themed trailer and explore the city at a leisurely pace so you have plenty of time to take in the landmarks and snap photos. Learn about Nashville’s history and break up the tour with a stop at Marathon Village to take in the shops and museum.

...More

Narrated Sightseeing Tractor Tour of Nashville

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

This is a fun and luxurious way to get a whistle-stop tour of Nashville’s top sights. Instead of being stuck in traffic, ascend into the sky in a helicopter and see the best of Music City from above. Along the way, listen to commentary about the sights you pass and fly over lots of key city landmarks in a short space of time—such as the Ryman Auditorium, Tennessee State Capital, and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

...More

Helicopter Tour of Downtown Nashville

12 to 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

Get ready to experience Nashville like never before on our all-in-one Sightseeing, Murals and Breweries Golf Cart Tour! This fun-filled adventure takes you through the heart of Music City, combining iconic landmarks, colorful murals, and the city’s best local breweries and distilleries—all from the comfort of an open-air golf cart. Our knowledgeable and entertaining guides will share fascinating stories about Nashville’s history, culture, and hidden gems as you cruise through famous neighborhoods and historic sites. Snap Instagram-worthy pics at some of the city’s most beloved murals, then sit back and sip as we roll into hand-picked breweries and distilleries for a taste of Tennessee’s finest craft beer and spirits. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned local, this tour offers a perfect mix of music, art, history, and flavor in true Nashville style. Please note: If choosing a 9AM tour, there will be somewhat limited brewery/distillery stops until 11AM.

...More

Nashville Combo Tour - Murals, Brewery, and History!

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

Nashville is home to some of the US’s most storied landmarks, so you can be sure that there are plenty of spooky tales to hear among all of that history. Meet your lantern-carrying guide dressed in an authentic Victorian costume and explore the haunted history of the city’s famous sights. Learn about presidential phantoms, the ghastly Civil War, and the country stars that met a tragic fate.

...More

Haunted Nashville Night-Time Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

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.

...More

Legends of Music City Guided Historical Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

Your ticket is good for 1 full day and will allow you to access all of Nashville’s hottest breweries and distilleries. The starting location for this tour is at our BUCKWILD Bar at 747 Fesslers Lane, Nashville TN 37210. You are required to board check in at this location prior to boarding the vehicle. Take part in a behind the scenes tour, enjoy a flight of their in-house crafted brew or liquor tasting! Book now and let Cruzzin Nashville create an extraordinary experience for you. We make a stop at the following locations: * Big Machine Brewery & Distillery * Nashville Barrel Company *Standard Proof Whiskey Co. *Corsair Distillery *Tennessee Legend Distillery

...More

Nashville Hop On Hop Off Distillery Tour

Member Pricing

PLEASE NOTE: WE REQUIRE A MIN OF 3 PEOPLE FOR A PUBLIC TOUR IN ORDER TO CONFIRM A BOOKING. Nashville's #1 FIVE STAR Party Tour! Family Friendly. Our Public Tour provides up to 10 people luxury transportation in a climate-controlled Floor to Ceiling Glass Wall Truck. Eat, Drink & listen to music, with panoramic views touring our city’s famous attractions while sitting at our beautiful Custom-made live Edge Table. Bring your food, drinks and be prepared to be in AWE! Tour our famous Murals, Music Row, the Gulch, & the history & fun sites of Broadway. It's a one-of-a-kind Elite experience. In a city full of Party Buses, this is like experiencing your very own Unicorn. :90-minute tour of downtown Nashville & beyond. We provide Music, cooler, cups & ice. BYOB & bring your own snack/food. Book your Birthday, Anniversary, Wedding, Divorce, Corporate Event, Graduation, Engagement or a Friend or Family Experience! Kids allowed if they don't need a car seat.

...More

Luxury 5 STAR PUBLIC Glass Wall Temp Controlled Nashville Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

Combine ghost stories and historical information on the same tour with this night walk in Nashville. No need to worry about getting lost as a guide takes care of the navigating. The tour reveals spooky stories about Broadway’s popular nightlife area that you likely wouldn’t uncover alone, as well as some of Nashville’s most famous sights. Along the way, find out interesting stories about the Ryman Auditorium, as well as the 2010 floods.

...More

Nightmare Notes & Hauntings of Music City Nashville Ghost Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

Swap large group bus tours for a more intimate and luxurious way of ticking off lots of top Nashville sights—an evening helicopter tour. Choose a time slot to suit your preferences, and see aerial views of Nashville and its glorious sunset, or the sparkling city lights at night. The flight passes a variety of key landmarks such as Sylvan Park, the Ryman Auditorium, the Bridgestone Arena, and the home of the Tennessee Titans—the Nissan Stadium.

...More

Downtown & Hills Nashville Helicopter Tour

20 to 25 minutesFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

Get the most out of your time in Nashville by combining two experiences—a pub crawl and a sightseeing tour. As you follow your guide around the city, learn about the historic downtown area and its most important sights. The tour passes the Ryman Auditorium and Printer’s Alley with plenty of historical information along the way. As well seeing top landmarks, the tour guide reveals tips on the best pubs and bars in the city.

...More

Nashville's Honky-Tonk Walking Sightseeing Pub Crawl

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

Downtown Nashville Sightseeing Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Member Pricing

Take a deep dive into the legends and lore of Music City with this exclusive tour led by Grammy-nominated music journalist and acclaimed songwriter Bill DeMain. Learn about Nashville’s extraordinary history as a music capital from an insider who has interviewed stars from Dolly Parton to Willie Nelson. Admire important historic and cultural landmarks as your guide narrates almost a century of music history along the way.

...More

Walkin' Nashville - Music City Legends Tour

1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutesFree Cancellation

1 2

What are people saying about Ryman Auditorium

Ryman Auditorium Self-Guided Tour with Souvenir Photo Onstage

Christina_M, Aug 2026

Don’t pass this tour up!

The Ryman Auditorium tour is an awesome experience. We added the VIP backstage and it made the whole experience unforgettable!

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

Marilyn_Z, Sep 2026

Love Nashville

Tour guide “Duckie” was great. The Ryman Auditorium and Country music hall of fame were well worth stops

Ryman Auditorium Self-Guided Tour with Souvenir Photo Onstage

Denise_A, Aug 2026

Highly recommend visiting...

Highly recommend visiting the Ryman Auditorium, follow the progression of the Grand Ole Opry, come here first! We enjoyed the self guided tour, the auditorium has so much wonderful history to explore. I’m only sad we didn’t write down the name of the young man with the most enthusiasm and knowledge about the Ryman!! He’s going to go far! Hopefully, you know who we are talking about and can pass on the shout out.

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

Marion_E, Sep 2026

Good way to get started in Nashville

It was a good way to get an overview of the sights in Nashville as they relate mostly to country music. It was helpful to have tickets to the two attractions and enough time to spend in each. Our guide was cheerful and energetic, and we enjoyed most of his commentary. Unfortunately, the air conditioning in the bus was not working for most of our trip and it was very unpleasantly hot.

Ryman Auditorium Self-Guided Tour with Souvenir Photo Onstage

Timothy_D, Aug 2026

Quick simple self guided...

Quick simple self guided tour. You're shown a short introductory movie and then you're free to explore. You get a free photo of yourselves on stage which you pick up in the gift shop. Very cool place-a lot of history. You're going to want to see a show there to get the full effect I think? There was a show later in the evening after our tour and it was neat to see them setting up.