Top Nashville Art & Culture

Follow in the footsteps of country legends on a self-guided tour of Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, a downtown venue known as ‘The Mother Church of Country Music.’ Explore five new exhibits on the Ryman Auditorium’s musical history, with footage of celebrity hosts to introduce each one. This self-guided Ryman Auditorium tour offers the chance to explore Nashville country music on your own schedule, with flexible start times throughout the day.

Explore the Belle Meade Plantation on this guided historic tour. Learn about the lives and stories of the African Americans who were enslaved, and later employed, at Belle Meade. The tour aims to honor the legacy and sacrifices of the men and women who were held in legal bondage on this property from 1807 until emancipation in 1865.

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. Nashville hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Explore the grounds of this Greek Revival mansion on this guided Segway tour. Belle Meade Plantation spans 30 acres including several outbuildings, the mansion, and original homestead. Easily see the property, which includes a deer park, train station, and rock quarry, with the help of a Segway, and learn about the history as you ride around.

Experience the thrill of a live concert at Nashville’s premier country music stage, the world-renowned Grand Ole Opry. See new stars, superstars, and the legends of country music all in one evening. Unlike a typical concert, the Grand Ole Opry presents multiple artists at each show, giving the audience a variety of musical styles to enjoy at one event. Choose from various dates and seating options to suit your schedule and budget.

Discover the important role the city of Nashville played in the Civil Rights Movement on this guided walking tour of significant attractions and local hideaways. Learn about the nonviolent protests by college students and sit at the infamous Woolworth counter where sit-ins took place in an effort to desegregate Nashville lunch counters.

Explore the real-life filming locations featured in the hit TV series ‘Nashville’ on this 3.5-hour tour. Get the inside scoop on the show and visit the homes of characters Rayna Jaymes, Deacon Claybourne, Scarlett O’Connor and Juliette Barnes. Drive by the Bluebird Café and on Thursdays, head inside for an exclusive presentation. Also, Sunday tours include a visit to Ryman Auditorium. Downtown Nashville hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Take a journey back in time to visit Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, Tennessee State Museum, and a drive through Mount Olivet Cemetery. Take a guided tour of each to learn about their history and prominence, stopping for a Southern-style buffet lunch (own expense) in between. Included entrance fees and transportation from Nashville make for a hassle-free visit.

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

Secure your admission ticket for The Music of Nashville show during your time in Music City. Discover 60 years of Nashville’s favorite songs and hear some of the stories behind classics made famous by musicians from Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, and Dolly Parton to George Strait, Garth Brooks, and Wynona Judd. Your admission includes a hearty dinner with a choice main dish and dessert options.

Get access to an intimate concert with one of the world's most famous songwriters at the VIP Songwriter Series Performance. Buy your tickets in advance to this popular (and often sold-out) show at the Ford Theater, hosted by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. After the question and answer session following the show, you'll also be able to access the Country Music Hall of Fame with your ticket, where you can explore at your leisure.

Visit three top attractions in Nashville with the convenience of a combination ticket that is good for admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame, RCA Studio B, and the Hatch Show Print tour. See the glittering exhibits of the Country Music Hall of Fame on a self-guided tour, then take guided tours at both RCA Studio B (where Elvis recorded) and the Hatch Show Print shop.

Combine a sightseeing tour of Nashville with your own open-air party during a private tour in a roofless party bus. Take in the sights as you cruise through Lower Broadway and Downtown Nashville in a bus equipped with a dance floor and sound system. BYOB for the onboard bartender to mix your drinks —cups and coolers are provided.

Music fanatics certainly know about Nashville's recording industry, which has been delivering hit records for decades. You can go behind the scenes with this music industry insider's experience, and sit-in on a recording session at Nashville's Sound Stage Studios. Head to famed Music Row, hang out in the control room where stars like Johnny Cash and Carrie Underwood have recorded, and watch an emerging artist record live.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a major stop on many Nashville travelers itineraries, making ticket lines painfully long on most days. Bypass the annoyance of standing in line just to buy your way in, and instead, purchase your admission ticket online ahead of time. You’ll get to explore the hall of fame at your own pace with an audio guide that’s available in five languages.

Discover historic Belmont Mansion, once the summer home to Adelicia Acklen, one of the wealthiest women in the antebellum South. Enjoy a 1 hour narrated tour with a historical interpreter through this beautiful Italianate Villa steeped in history, and end your visit with an optional self-guided audio tour of the estate's gardens and grounds. Tour the largest antebellum house in Tennessee on this family-friendly excursion from downtown Nashville; guarantee admission to this popular site by booking ahead.

Step into Nashville’s musical history on a guided tour of RCA Studio B that includes admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Visit a recording studio that helped to shape the 'Nashville Sound,' then explore country music heritage with interactive exhibits and recordings. Multiple departure times are available for this tour of RCA Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame, in the historic heart of Nashville.

Spend time exploring the grounds of Cheekwood Estate and Gardens while in Nashville with this admission ticket. Make your way to the Georgian mansion and its 55 acres (22.3 hectares) of nurtured gardens. Visit Trains!, a garden-scale outdoor exhibition; one of the estate’s many art exhibits; and the Cheekwood Mansion Gift Shop all at your own pace.

Explore the best of country music’s past and present with this Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum ticket. Situated in the heart of downtown Nashville, this beautifully modern facility is known as the “Smithsonian of country music,” offering 350,000 square feet of dynamic, state-of-the-art galleries, archival storage, educational classrooms, retail stores, restaurants, and special event space—all with a stunning view of the rest of Music City. It’s a must-see venue for all fans of country music.

For those short on time, get a quick overview of downtown Nashville on this guided walking tour. Learn about some of the famous musicians who performed here such as Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash and pass by some landmark sites like the Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Learn the history and craft of letterpress printing on a guided tour of Hatch Show Print, one of the oldest working letterpress print shops in the United States. This Hatch Show Print tour includes the opportunity to make your own commemorative souvenir poster, and offers a fascinating look at Nashville ephemera, including posters for the Grand Ole Opry, vaudeville, circuses, carnivals, and minstrel shows. Multiple tour times are available.

Explore Civil War history, downtown streets, and riverside scenery on a guided Segway tour of Franklin, Tennessee. Cover more ground than walking by using a smooth-riding, self-balancing Segway, and hear stories about the Battle of Franklin, and life in Williamson County, Tennessee.

See the homes of Nashville’s biggest stars on this narrated, 3.5-hour sightseeing bus tour. Climb aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned motor coach and drive through some of Nashville's most scenic, upscale, and secluded areas and neighborhoods to see the homes (both past and present) of superstar names like Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Dierks Bentley, Reese Witherspoon, Martina McBride, Trisha Yearwood and many more. Also, pass by the Second Avenue National Register Historic District, the State Capitol building, Fort Nashborough and the famous Ryman Auditorium. A hotel pickup and drop-off are also included with your tour.

Immerse yourself in America’s musical history at Madame Tussauds, conveniently located steps from the Grand Old Opry. Purchasing your admission ticket in advance allows you to breeze past lines and head straight in to the exhibits, which feature lifelike wax figures of 50 musical artists, from Johnny Cash to Bruno Mars