Top Nashville Art & Culture

Embark on a 1-hour journey into Belle Meade with its Journey to Jubilee historic tour. Join us as we take an honest look at the lives and stories of the African Americans who were enslaved, and later employed, at Belle Meade with intentional respect and empathy. Our Journey to Jubilee tour is intended to honor the legacy and sacrifices of the individuals held in legal bondage on this property from 1807 until emancipation in 1865, as well as to explore the complexities of their new freedom in the post-Civil War years. Using a unique approach that includes reading aloud from primary sources, and engaging dialogue with the audience, this experience creates a forum for exploring the history of slavery in a new way. Enjoy a complimentary Wine Tasting after your tour and access to the Grounds for a self-guided tour.

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.

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.

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.

Come See What You've Heard at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. Visit one of the city's most popular attractions with all-day admission to this premier museum, featuring instruments used to record music legends such as Elvis, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Frank Sinatra, The Supremes, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Chicago and more! Make sure to also stop by and see the original stage where a young Jimi Hendrix played. Bonus: Included in your Musicians Hall of Fame ticket is admission into the interactive GRAMMY Museum Gallery®, where guests can learn the history of the GRAMMY Awards® and interact with every aspect of the recording process.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Whether y'all grew up watching Dukes of Hazzard or you want to show your kids that good ol' boy lifestyle, there's something for everyone at Cooter's in Nashville. You can hop in the General Lee to snap some pics and then snag one-of-kind souvenirs as you wander through this northern corner of Hazzard County. Step back in time to when every dirt road ended with a ramp and Southern charm was pumped into your TV set every Friday night. If y'all are fixin' to see some of the show's iconic vehicles, you can get up close to the General Lee, Cooter's tow truck, and Rosco's Police Car. As you mosey through the Dukes of Hazzard Museum, you are sure to spot props and vintage Dukes merchandise that will send all the good memories flooding back. For those traveling with the next generation of Hazzard fans, there are also plenty of opportunities for the youngins to fall in love with the show.

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.

See the homes of Nashville’s biggest stars on this narrated, 2-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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Keep the tunes bumping through Music City on this comedy sing-along bus tour of Nashville that takes you past the city's top attractions while providing live onboard entertainment. See the Historic Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Music Row, and more, while your performer-guides regale you with songs and stand-up. Participants must be 21 and up to participate.

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 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.

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.

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 more than 35 landmarks and other sightseeing locations. Notable sights along this tour include Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, Johnny Cash Museum, Germantown, The Gulch, Tootsies, and Music Row. Select a morning, afternoon, or evening tour when booking.

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.

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 eight or more artists at each show, giving the audience a variety of musical styles to enjoy at one event. Choose from a Tuesday, Friday or Saturday night performance on ‘country’s most famous stage.’