Nashville · HISTORICAL TOURS
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The good historical tours in Nashville sell out, and the great ones sell out first. Here are the 15 best, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can book before the calendar fills.
Nashville Unveiled walking tour: Ryman, Tootsies, Printer’s Alley and more. Learn the music story, get local hacks, 1.5 hours.
“If this is your first time traveling to Nashville, you should definitely take a tour, and we had a great time on our tour, the guide is very nice and knows a lot about the history.”
Ride an electric bike through Nashville’s music streets, sports venues, and landmark neighborhoods for about 2 hours of guided fun.
“This was absolutely the best e-bike tour experience we’ve ever had. Safe, fun, informative and an experience to remember.”
A 2-hour e-bike tour of Nashville’s music history, with pedal assist, helmet audio, and stops from Music Row to the Ryman.
“Recommend highly, "B" knows Nashville history, and enjoys educating visitors. You get around and see a lot. The bikes were great, easy to maneuver and control.”
A 7-hour Civil War tour in Franklin, Tennessee, visiting the Carter House, Lotz House, and Carnton, where bullet holes and cannon marks are still visible.
“Our tour was fantastic! Julie our guide was phenomenal! Full of interesting facts that kept the short ride to Franklin interesting! We booked our tour for New Year’s Eve day, and the Lotz House ended up being closed (the tour company had verified it would be open so this was a surprise!) Fortunately Julie is also a guide for the tour of the stars homes, so she obtained permission to take us on a partial tour of homes after our group expressed interest in doing this!!! What a fantastic day!! I want to thank Julie for pivoting and doing a double tour that included history and showing us some beautiful…”
Join a 90-minute Legends of Music City walk in downtown Nashville, passing the Ryman, The Arcade, and Printer’s Alley with local stories.
“History of it all. Hidden gems Plenty of information. Knowledgeable guy (Derrin) told the story the way it was (with honesty). Loved that”
Take a 90-minute walking ghost tour in historic Franklin, TN with a talented guide, photo stops, and spooky stories for $25.
“My husband and I had a phenomenal time with our tour guide, Joe. We both HIGHLY recommend this tour!”
Tour an 1853 Belle Meade Greek Revival mansion, roam gardens and outbuildings, then enjoy a complimentary wine tasting on the grounds.
“The grounds and inside the mansion are both stunning. A great getaway from the city. I arrived late and the girl working the check in was so sweet and moved my tour to a later time. The tour guide was very informative. The wines were delicious. Great tour!”
A budget-friendly 1h45 guided walk through downtown Nashville with a live guide, personal headsets, and discounts to keep exploring for $10.
“Sherri Lee was the best tour guide ever!! She knows all the good stories and history. She was personable and very lovable!! Thank you for a great day on the town!! Talk about value for your money! ❤️”
A budget-friendly 2-hour Nashville music history walking tour with a personal audio device, big landmarks, and $10 value.
“Great tour with Dunkin and Sheri Lee it poured down with rain so we got the car tour which was a special treat. Thank you”
A small-group Nashville morning walk to the Ryman, Tootsies, Printer’s Alley, Lower Broadway, and Riverfront Park, with coffee included.
“This was the perfect tour for me! The early start (8:30am) allowed for a cooler and quieter tour and the coffee was an added bonus! Our tour guide, Cody, offered a great blend of music, political and architectural history as we walked through the beautiful streets of downtown Nashville. I really enjoyed seeing the city in its quieter moments and, as the tour wrapped up around 10:00, live music could be heard in restaurants and bars along Broadway. I highly recommend this tour!”
A private Nashville ride mixing music icons, local neighborhoods, and history context, with pickup and a small-group Toyota.
“Steve was incredibly knowledgable, interesting and organized. This tour was superb from start to finish!”
A 60-minute Journey to Jubilee walk at Belle Meade in Nashville, with tough history, thoughtful guides, and a 21+ wine tasting.
“The tour was average. Would I do it again, I don't think so. There were parts of it which were too detailed and some aspects where we would have liked to have spent more time. It's not bad but probably not 3 hrs worth of my time.”
Walk Nashville’s Black history and civil rights trail with a live guide, Lower Broadway music stops, murals, and the African American Music Museum.
“Chiquita’s tour was amazing! She is so knowledgeable and so passionate about her work. We highly recommend this tour.”
Private 3-hour Nashville history and food tour with hotel pickup, a local guide, BBQ, hot chicken, Bushwhacker, plus Music City landmarks.
“This tour is not worth the time or money it is better to take the trolley. Maybe I had incorrect expectations, but when I read about this tour I was excited. I expected a very knowledgeable tour guide that would inform us about the history of Nashville, show us important landmarks and provide great trivia and information about the city. Pretty much none of that occurred. All we did was drive around the city, stop to have a bite to eat, then back in the car. The guide talked more about his life than the city. I know more about him and his moves around the country than I do…”
Nashville golf cart history tour with 11 stops in 90 minutes: country museum, Cumberland River views, Titans, Printer’s Alley.
“Will was very informative. We saw lots of the city in a short amount of time. Sometimes it was a bit hard to hear due to the engine of the golf cart.”
