Top Nashville Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

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.

Travel down the Cumberland River on a 2-hour pontoon cruise designed for you to have fun whilst enjoying the sights of Nashville! The Nashville Water Taxi is the premier water activity company in town with easy boarding location within walking distance of Downtown Nashville. You'll be greeted by your licensed USCG Captain and Deckhand who will offer you drink (for purchase) before setting sail, giving you the opportunity to relax on board, soak in the sights, and enjoy some Nashville History. Live narration will begin after departing the dock and will continue while cruise along the Scenic Cumberland River. Don't miss out on the local history, wildlife, and amazing photo opportunities of the Nashville Skyline! Note: Bar is available onboard to purchase a wide variety of drinks including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. (Ex. water, soda, local & domestic beer, wine, canned cocktails and champagne!)

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.

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.

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.

Go behind the curtain at Nashville’s premier country music stage, the world-renowned Grand Ole Opry, on this small-group 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 ideal for all fans of country music.

Enjoy Nashville through its food and drinks on this food tour by small-group van. With a guide, you'll be introduced to the city's food, history, culture, and sights in one tour as you visit quirky and quaint neighborhoods and stop at local eateries to sample dishes such as slow-roasted barbecue, authentic hot chicken, and Nashville's own frosty cocktail, the Bushwhacker. Select your preferred departure time when booking.

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.

Instead of looking up public transport schedules, this sightseeing bus tour is a fun and efficient way to tick off multiple Nashville landmarks in a short space of time. Enjoy the convenience of letting someone else plan the itinerary for you, so you can sit back, enjoy the views, and listen to commentary along the way. Sights the tour route showcases include Music Row, Printer’s Alley, and the Nissan Stadium.

Tick off many of Nashville’s top landmarks, and get spectacular views you won't find anywhere else, in a short space of time on this private helicopter tour over Nashville. Ascend above Music City and get aerial views of the Ryman Auditorium, Downtown Nashville, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Tennessee State Capitol, and Germantown.

While there are several different ghost tours in Nashville, not many let you explore the city in style aboard a spooky-themed coach. On this murder, true crime, and ghost tour, listen to spine-tingling stories and sip on a curated cocktail as you head to haunted landmarks like the Union Station Hotel and Printers Alley.

Swap the live music venues for something different in Nashville—a true crime and murder–themed bar crawl. Enjoy the thrill of Prohibition-era stories as you visit historic bars and speakeasies that you might miss if exploring alone. Along the way, learn the dark stories linked to these unassuming places, and get tips on local drinks to try too.

See more of Nashville than just the music sights on this street art tour by private golf cart. With a guide, cruise along city streets, stopping at murals for photo ops. Select a morning, afternoon, or evening departure time when booking.

Watch Music City light up after dark on a nighttime bus tour of the city by one of our Traditional Trolley's. Take in Nashville’s key sites, hear stories about Nashville’s colorful history, and hop off for photo stops at several locations along the way.

Visit Nashville’s most famed breweries during this hop-on, hop-off trolley crawl through Music City. Get off at any of six stops, including Honeytree Meadery, East Nashville Beer Works, and Southern Grist Brewing Company. Comfortable, climate-controlled trolleys pass by every hour, and tours include unlimited trolley rides throughout the day.

Enjoy skip-the-line admission to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry for an evening of live country music featuring new stars and legends. After the show, take a guided backstage tour exploring artist entrances, iconic dressing rooms, and Studio A, the former home of "HEE HAW." Stand in the famous wooden circle where stars perform. Premium seating options are available for an elevated experience.

Taste your way around Nashville during this small-group, food crawl around the East Nashville or 12South neighborhoods. Learn about the city’s dynamic gastronomy as you visit a handful of local eateries. The East Nashville tour focuses on classic Southern flavors like pulled pork, Tennessee whiskey glazed donuts and catfish tacos, while the 12South tour hits the area's trendiest coffee shops, eateries, and restored buildings.

Climb aboard one of Nashville’s wildest rides—the Honky Tonk Party Express bus. Dance through downtown on this open-air party bus, complete with LED lights, a live DJ, and an onboard bartender. Enjoy nonstop fun with up to 25 friends as you cruise Music City in true honky tonk style. Make a stop at Ole Smoky Distillery for moonshine shots and local craft brews. Ages 21+ only.

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.

Cover more ground in Music City with this Nashville e-bike tour. Set off with your guide and small group to pedal through the heart of the city and take in sights like Lockeland Springs and Shelby Park, stop to snap a picture from the Pedestrian Bridge, and dismount to stroll along the Country Music Walk of Fame. End with the Nashville Famers Market and the Bicentennial Mall, two of the city’s top sights.

Roar through Nashville aboard a jacked-up 4x4 truck. This unique tour offers an unforgettable ride with lively commentary from your guide about the city and its surroundings.

Lift the curtain on Nashville’s dark history with this adults-only walking tour through the heart of Music City. Stroll past the most notorious locations for ghost sightings and listen to tales of murder, hauntings, and other paranormal activity. Make stops at Printer’s Alley, the Tennessee State Capitol, and Skull’s Rainbow Room to learn about past crimes and contemporary unsolved mysteries.