Nashville's 7 Best Guided Tours

Get the most out of your trip to Nashville by covering more ground in the Music City with this e-bike tour. Set off with your guide and small group to pedal through the heart of the city and explore the great sights of Lockeland Springs and Shelby Park. The speed of the e-bike gives you plenty of time to 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. This tour is a great way to get in all those sights that you may not be able to make by foot, all whilst taking in the knowledge of a local guide.

Some tours guide participants on foot, others by bicycle or trolley. If you take this unique tour of Nashville, however, you will explore the city in a truly unique style: by segway. This tour offers a memorable journey through Music City — a Downtown Tour, which stops at landmarks like the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the All-Access Music Pass tour, in which participants do not just see but actually stop and tour three different music landmarks (the Johnny Cash Museum, the Ryman Auditorium, and the Musicians Hall of Fame).

Nashville was rated by Zagat as one of the top ten next hot food cities. Take a tour around the very best of Nashville food as you taste your way aroudf the iconic 12South or East neighbourhood, and you’ll begin to understand why Nashville is known for its delicious treats. Participants can choose from two different tours, each of which guides you through a 1.5-mile walking route with six different tasting stops. 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.

Tennessee Whiskey: the title of both a chart-topping country song and a one-of-a-kind tour of Nashville. Explore the historic Jack Daniel’s Distillery on this guided tour from Nashville. Embark on a tasting tour of the distillery and sample several tastings of premium Tennessee whiskey. You also have free time to walk through the nearby town, famous for their Tennessee Walking Horse, and downtown Lynchburg.

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. Strap yourself in for a spooky and entertaining evening full of wanders around the creepiest parts of Nashville.

The Belle Meade Plantation is located right on the outskirts of town in the lovely Belle Meade Plantation. You can walk freely around the grounds or pay for the full tour of the inside of the house. It’s full of history and lovely to look at. Visit historic Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery, one of the largest and wealthiest private estates in Nashville. Complete with its own thoroughbred horse farm and on-site winery, this popular Nashville attraction is a must see for visitors. Enjoy a guided tour through the 1853 Greek Revival Mansion, followed by a complimentary wine tasting in the Belle Meade Winery. Admission includes access to the picturesque Grounds and Outbuildings, Outdoor Game Court, Walking Trail, Gift Shops, and on-site restaurant, The Belle Meade Meat & Three.

It’s time to take a trip to the past with this historical tour of Nashville. Step back in time to 1864 and the Civil War’s Battle of Franklin on this full-day tour from Nashville. The Battle of Franklin was one of the worst disasters of the war for the Confederate States Army. On this tour, see the bullet and cannon ball holes as well as the battle-scarred floors that still bear witness to the carnage of this dark time in history. Spend time in the town of Franklin to shop, eat and view its historic sites.