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>.

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What are people saying about Ryman Auditorium

Ryman Auditorium Self-Guided Tour with Souvenir Photo Onstage

Jennie_H, Jul 2026

Great tour

Great tour guide! Excellent and informative tour of the history of the building. Definitely recommend.

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Ross_G, Jul 2026

Highly Recommended !!!

Great Tour guide Lenard. Plenty of time alloted for the Ryman and the Music Hall of Fame. Highly Recommended!!

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Rebecca_A, Jul 2026

Our driver, Leonard, was...

Our driver, Leonard, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The tour covers a LOT of sites. Be sure you take the morning trip so you'll be able to go back to the Ryman or CMHoF to see more. (tickets are good for all day)

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Nicole_B, Jun 2026

Nick was an awesome tour...

Nick was an awesome tour guide! Very knowledgeable, but still made it fun with his humor. The inclusion of tickets to the Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame made this tour well worth it!

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Jon_G, Jun 2026

Speedy Sunday Tour

Big Jerry was excellent. An extremely knowledgeable and personable tour guide. My one critique of this tour would be that you need more time at the venues, specifically the Ryman Auditorium. We barely got through the video and walked downstairs and had to go. No fault of anyone, just the speed we needed to move at.

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Monica_S, May 2026

Ryman Self Guided Tour

The self guided tour at the Ryman Auditorium was great. It’s a must see if you are visiting Nashville. The short film at the beginning gives a good summary about the origin of the Ryman, the history and who has played there. It took about an hour to walk through on our own. The photo on stage at the end of the tour is a fun idea and a great souvenir.

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Robin_M, Jun 2026

Tour of Nashville history

We loved our tour of Nashville!! This tour provided a wider scope of Nashville. We were driven to places that we typically may not have driven to on our own. The tour included tickets to country music, Hall of Fame and Ryman auditorium both which are famous. Big Jerry was our tour guide and was a fantastic orator and storyteller! Incredibly knowledgeable about Nashville history. Thoroughly enjoyed our time with him.