Tennessee State Capitol Tours and Activities

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.

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 historic Riverfront Park, Ryman Auditorium, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Tennessee State Capitol and more. Admission is included to Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Ideally suited for true crime aficionados, this history-filled, evening walking tour delves deep into Nashville’s brutal past: mobs, murders, hauntings, and brothels. Learn the hidden histories behind the Tennessee State Capitol, listen to stories of Nashville’s Red Light District at the Hard Rock Cafe, and visit iconic Ernest Tubb Record Shop, once a Civil War-era hospital.

Explore Nashville’s honky-tonk history and most colorful characters on a walking tour of downtown with a storytelling guide. Find the city’s landmarks, from a pre-Prohibition saloon to the place where Andrew Jackson fought historic duels, and see the streets where musical legends were made.

See more of the Music City in less time on a tour of downtown Nashville, a great way for first-time visitors to orient themselves. Choose from two tour durations and with a small group limited to 15, master the basic techniques of your self-balancing Segway before setting off to explore the city. Tick off landmarks like the Country Music Hall of Fame, Tennessee State Capitol, and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

Cycle the historic streets and scenic bike paths of Nashville on this half-day bike tour. With your guide in the lead, enjoy sights such as the State Capitol, Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and others. Pedal past hidden gems that you'll want to visit for food, drink, and music, later in your Nashville stay. Riders of all ability levels welcome; use of bicycle and helmet included.

See a new perspective on Nashville on this delightfully spooky, after-dark walking tour. Meet at the Tennessee State Capitol, set off with just a small group for company, and follow your guide: you’ll see local landmarks ranging from supposedly haunted churches and music venues to drinking dens and more. As you go, hear eerie ghost stories, and learn more about Nashville, from the Civil War up to the modern day.

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.

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.

Enjoy a little bit of everything during this unique, small-group combo tour in Nashville: tick off top landmarks in downtown Nashville—from the Tennessee State Capitol to famous honky tonk bars— in a comfortable golf cart, get a peek at the city’s Instagrammable murals, and taste locally brewed moonshine, whiskey, and vodka in two distilleries.

Make a romantic memory that you will never forget with our Champagne Tour! Nashville has beautiful rolling hills, lakes and a skyline that is breathtaking. Hop into one of the leather seats of our climate controlled helicopters and see all Nashville has to offer all while sipping champagne!

Get spectacular views of the city and tick off many of Nashville’s top landmarks in a short space of time on this private helicopter tour. 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.

45 Minute Private Narrated Ride of Downtown Nashville •••Sugar Creek Carriages is now offering Holiday Christmas Lights Carriage Rides of Downtown Nashville between Nov. 26 through Dec. 31 -book yours today!!••• Our popular 45 Minute Private Narrated Ride of Downtown Nashville has all the sites offered in our 20 minute tour plus much more. This ride includes hotspots such as the 5 Star Historical Presidential Hotel The Hermitage, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, The Country Music Hall of Fame, The Bridgestone Arena, The Johnny Cash Museum, Riverfront Park, Hard Rock Cafe, The Wild Horse Saloon, Well known Printers Alley where Jimi Hendrix got his start, The Tennessee State Capitol Building, The War Memorial Building, Nashville Performing Arts Center, Tennessee State Museum, The Ryman Auditorium, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, and other tourist attractions and insight into various poplar dining establishments around our great city. Pickup and Drop-off at 100 Broadway downtown Nashville only

Explore the best Nashville has to offer on this private half-day tour. Learn about the ‘Music City’ as you traverse the city in a luxury vehicle and see landmarks such as the Capitol, the Bicentennial Mall, Five Points, and more. Then, sample some of the city’s classic foods such as authentic hot chicken, slow-cooked barbecue, and craft beer to round off your tour of Nashville.

Nashville has a rich history dating all the way back to 1779, and our walking tour will take you on a journey through the city’s spookiest haunts. Most of the spirits are friendly, but just in case you want to avoid any ghostly encounters, each tour will be equipped with a few EMF readers so we know exactly where the ghosts are lurking.

The Cinderella •••Sugar Creek Carriages is now offering Holiday Christmas Lights Carriage Rides of Downtown Nashville between Nov. 26 through Dec. 31 - tickets are limited so book yours today!!••• These are some of the finest most beautiful carriages in the world, and Sugar Creek Carriages is proud to offer them for any special occasion. It features the Cinderella canopy along with all the elaborate detail that goes along with these carriages “finest carriages in the world” title.

Nashville is both the capital of Tennessee and one of the music capitals of the world. On today's epic scavenger hunt of Downtown Nashville, we make a loop from the State Capitol and head deep down into the music roots of Honky Tonk Row. Along the way, you'll find hotels high and low, meet the Man In Black, gaze down at twinkling stars and make a pilgrimage to the The Mother Church of Country Music. It's time to strap on those cowboy boots, round up some friends and book your Downtown Nashville scavenger hunt today! What You'll See: State Capitol, Honky Tonk Row, Printer's Alley

Owner Joe Nashville is native Tennessean and has roots that go back to the first settlement in Nashville - Ft. Nashborough. His insight into the historic and modern day Nashville is entertaining and creates a very unique tour experience from a local. Joe's knowledge of happenings and stories of interesting people of Nashville truly elevates this tour experience and showcases the real Nashville.

See the sights of Nashville in a more fun and atmospheric way than a bus tour—a horse and carriage ride. The tour is completely private with just your group and the driver at the front. Along the way, pass by lots of famous city sights such as the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Johnny Cash Museum, Riverfront Park, Printer’s Alley, Tennessee State Capitol and the Ryman Auditorium.

Want to a quick glimpse of downtown Nashville away from Broadway with a short walk? Need tips from a local on what Nashville has to offer? Have a few minutes for some quirky history of the Music City? This tour is for you. Joe Nashville (Native Tennessean) will lead you on a 30–45 minute stroll that includes history, landmarks, murals, and an overview of Nashville today. After the tour, Joe will be available for 15 to 30 minutes to answer questions about things to do in Nashville and provide guidance on what may interest you in entertainment, food, and fun. He’ll help plan things to do based on his experience and your tastes. This diverse tour will quickly cover the high points of history made on these streets to include: the civil rights movement, Nashville’s roll in women’s suffrage, the civil war, the seedy/colorful side of Nashville, and more. The tour will include a couple of murals and Joe will point out his favorite bars and restaurants to the group.

The Bicentennial Mall is one of Nashville’s premier tourist destinations. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll experience a performance of the Tennessee Carillon, stroll down the Walkway of Counties, visit the 200-feet wide map of the state, and learn about the State Capitol building. The tour ends with a trip down the Pathway of History, where you’ll learn how the state developed, hear about the sit-in protests during the Civil Rights era, and visit a World War II memorial. Along the way, you’ll learn about the history of Tennessee and Nashville. You’ll also get a sense of how the Bicentennial Mall is a representation of all things Tennessee, from its beauty to its people, and its music. After all, the park was designed to celebrate the state. This magnificent park, an extension of the State Capitol, is one of the most historical spots in Nashville and you can enjoy this tour of the park on location or virtually at home after downloading the VoiceMap app.

THE EXPERIENCE With local Joe Nashville leading the walking tour, you’ll experience a focus on the history of Nashville and Tennessee starting at the state of Tennessee Legislative and Capital buildings and moving through downtown Nashville. This narrated walking tour includes stories of Nashville’s history and the event’s that evolved Nashville into the vibrant city is today. From the late 1700’s settlement of Ft. Nashborough, historical statues of Tennessee leaders, key sites of the women’s suffrage & civil rights movements, and other notable historical landmarks – Nashville has a story to tell. You’ll even see a statue of one famous Tennessean, a relative of Joe, that made World War I history. Of course, no historical tour is complete without a little music history; along with a few scoundrels, colorful characters, political scandals, and discussion of Nashville’s Metropolitan form of government.

In 2018 I was named “Nashville’s Best Historian” by the Nashville Scene. Nashville is my hometown and you can hear history from an insider about the past and recent changes in Nashville. This journey to the past will tie in history, music, art, sports, African American and business history of Nashville.

•Sugar Creek Carriages is now offering Holiday Christmas Lights Carriage Rides of Downtown Nashville between Nov. 26 through Dec. 31 - tickets are limited so book yours today!!• Our popular 45 Minute Private Narrated Ride of Downtown Nashville has all the sites offered in our 20 minute tour plus much more. This ride includes hotspots such as the 5 Star Historical Presidential Hotel The Hermitage, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, The Country Music Hall of Fame, The Bridgestone Arena, The Johnny Cash Museum, Riverfront Park, Hard Rock Cafe, The Wild Horse Saloon, Well known Printers Alley where Jimi Hendrix got his start, The Tennessee State Capitol Building, The War Memorial Building, Nashville Performing Arts Center, Tennessee State Museum, The Ryman Auditorium, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, and other tourist attractions and insight into various poplar dining establishments around our great city.