What to do and see in Nashville, Tennessee (TN): The Best City Tours

August 8, 2021 Stefan Strunk

With live music to be heard all across town, 24/7, 365 days a year, Music City lives up to its name. From honky-tonk bands jamming at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge to songwriters in the round at the Bluebird Cafe and country music legends rocking the Grand Ole Opry, you never know who you might see. The creative spirit from Nashville's music landscape flows into the area's myriad art galleries, up-and-coming fashion scene, historic landmarks and chef-driven restaurants.
Restaurants in Nashville

1. Nashville Bar Golf Game

833 9th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA Joyride Nashville
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Joyride’s Bar Golf is a recreational drinking game involving a selection of five bars, predetermined drinks based on how well you putt, penalty list for penalty points, and of course – transport by golf cart – creating a fun and unique course to be played by four or more people. Throughout the tour, we visit some of Nashville’s hottest midtown bars and experience their Southern Hospitality. It’s your traditional pub crawl transformed into a game. You won’t find another tour as unique and fun as this one. Get ready to putt and drink on this two-hour adventure. Remember – in golf, the lowest score wins!

Inclusions: 2-Hour Golf Game Bar Tour in Nashville, Transportation via Private Golf Cart for your Group, Local Professional Caddie/Guide, Stop at 5 Nashville bars while playing a game of golf between destinations

Exclusions: Gratuities, Drinks (not included in the price of the tour)

Reviewed By 878tashar

Jake and Chris were both amazing! Jake (our driver) had an awesome personality, very friendly but not too friendly. And Chris (the owner) was very polite as well. They truly want everyone to enjoy their time in Nashville! We will most definitely go back to them when we make another trip! I don't typically give reviews, much less 5 STARS but they have earned it for sure!

2. Nashville Public Party Bus Experience with Bartender and DJ

Tin Roof, 316 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201, USA Joyride Nashville
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If you’re looking to go big and you’re not ready to go home, cruise along with us in Nashville’s Premier bar on wheels. In this mobile bar, you will sip and see the city in style. Once you and your party hop on, you won’t want to leave. Your faces will light up with joy when you take a ride on Joyride’s creative rendition of Nashville’s favorite bar, Tin Roof.The lights of Broadway will become second string compared to the classic Christmas lights that Tin Roof is known for, all on our party bus. Our sound system will take your ears for a ride and fill your soul with joy as you are able to request your favorite tunes or listen to a certified tour guide’s perspective of all Nashville has to offer. Tours start at Tin Roof downtown. Once everyone arrives, stock the included cooler with your beverages of choice (or we will take you to a location to purchase your own alcohol) and climb aboard the bus and begin your journey through the streets of Nashville for an experience unlike any other.

Inclusions: 2-Hour Nashville Public Party Bus Experience, On-Site Bartender, Tour Guide, and DJ at no extra cost, Experience Customized Based on Group (Booze Cruise or City Tour), Experience a Party Bus Designed after Nashville’s favorite bar, Tin Roof., Party Bus includes Cup Holders, Phone chargers, Decorative Lights, and Music, Great photo opportunities

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Reviewed By 878tashar

Jake and Chris were both amazing! Jake (our driver) had an awesome personality, very friendly but not too friendly. And Chris (the owner) was very polite as well. They truly want everyone to enjoy their time in Nashville! We will most definitely go back to them when we make another trip! I don't typically give reviews, much less 5 STARS but they have earned it for sure!

3. Jacked Up Monster Truck Joyride of Nashville

833 9th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA Joyride Nashville
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Experience this one of a kind tour! Jacked Up Joyride is a monster truck once owned by John Rich of Big & Rich and powered by Joyride! This truck does have a name... you guessed it:  Cowboy. You know the song..."Save a horse - ride a Cowboy!"

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, All state and local taxes of 9.25% are included in price

Exclusions: Drinks - Not provided - BYOB, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By 878tashar

Jake and Chris were both amazing! Jake (our driver) had an awesome personality, very friendly but not too friendly. And Chris (the owner) was very polite as well. They truly want everyone to enjoy their time in Nashville! We will most definitely go back to them when we make another trip! I don't typically give reviews, much less 5 STARS but they have earned it for sure!

4. Nashville's "Famous Footsteps" Guided Walking Tour

417 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, USA Experience Nashville Tours
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5.0 based on 72 reviews

The "Famous Footsteps" walking tour is a great way to see downtown Nashville, and you'll learn about the people (and places) that helped make it "Music City"!                                                                                                                                

Inclusions: Professional guide, Local guide

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Reviewed By Clubwedd5

Kaysie made our tour so engaging for everyone. Our teens stayed interested the entire time. It was so neat to hear the history and details of the places we visited. She also gave us tips for places to visit. Would highly recommend this tour.

5. Nashville's Roofless Party Bus Experience

208 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201, USA HonkyTonk Party Express
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Host your celebration on the official party bus of choice, the Honky Tonk Party Express, Nashville's open-air party bus! Your 2-hour, BYOB, non-stop open-air party bus is the best way to see, drink and dance your way through Downtown Nashville. We can hold up to 25 guests. ( Each tour comes with the following: - VIP bartender - Massive sound system, - Cups - Cooler - Ice and THE best party playlists to dance too! Get ready to have an experience like no other in Downtown Nashville! The tour will start and end on Lower Broadway.   Things to Consider: • BYOB (Bring your own beverage) NO GLASS PLEASE! • Guests must be 21+ • Temporary roofs are provided if it rains • Tours are (2) hours long • VIP bartender provides cups, cooler, ice and music • (1) 20 min restroom break at Yee-Haw Brewery

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, 2-Hour Roofless Party Bus Experience in Nashville, VIP Bartender, Massive sound system and the best party playlists to dance to, Driver/Guide, Bottled water, Ice, Cups and Coolers onboard

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By 337jinalp

All of it. It was amazing. Very fun and amazing . A good time ,&/&2&2$)18!:)2$1&:$;8/&-&$/):7;:8!1-7

6. Downtown Nashville Shopping Tour by Golf Cart

833 9th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA Joyride Nashville
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The Nashville Tour is a special 3-hour shopping tour by golf cart throughout Music City. This tour will hit up some of Nashville’s buzz worthy boutiques, while dropping in for some sips at some of the best watering holes in town. No cowboy boots? No problem! Our tour guides are ready to put you face-to-face with our top of the line boot stores. Plenty of photo ops available as your tour guide drives you by some of the hottest murals Nashville has to offer.   

Inclusions: 3-Hour Nashville Shopping Tour, Professional Driver/Guide, Live Commentary On Board, All taxes & fees

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Children under age of 4 are not allowed

Reviewed By 878tashar

Jake and Chris were both amazing! Jake (our driver) had an awesome personality, very friendly but not too friendly. And Chris (the owner) was very polite as well. They truly want everyone to enjoy their time in Nashville! We will most definitely go back to them when we make another trip! I don't typically give reviews, much less 5 STARS but they have earned it for sure!

7. Taste of Nashville Food & Sightseeing Tour

330 Harrison St, Nashville, TN 37219, USA Dabble Studio
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On this early-day tour, you'll sample the best of Nashville's classic cuisine and some amazing places. We'll start with a visit to a bakery with a history, then enjoy a tour of Centennial Park, where you'll learn about the Parthenon, Vanderbilt, and more. Experience whole-hog barbecue at it's very best and learn the secrets that make it so amazing. Feel the heat with authentic Nashville Hot Chicken at a unique music venue, cross the Cumberland to East Nashville for a frosty local cocktail, then finish up with an amazing local dessert. Along the way, you'll see the Capitol, Bicentennial Mall, Sounds stadium, Germantown, the Cumberland River, Marathon Village, East Nashville's Five Points, Nissan Stadium, and much more! You'll travel in our comfortable high-roof touring van with a knowledgeable and fun local guide. The very best way to experience Nashville's neighborhoods, history, and amazing local foods!

Inclusions: Food tasting, Local guide, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Guests may bring beverages to enjoy along the way, at their own expense. All guests must be 21 or older to consume alcohol., Gratuities always appreciated.

Reviewed By 16lynneh

Kurt was informative and pleasant. His knowledge of Nashville and Tennessee history was impressive! And the food...wow! We really enjoyed this tour and would recommend it to anyone visiting Nashville.

8. Mural Art Tour of Nashville by Golf Cart

833 9th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA Joyride Nashville
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No trip to Nashville is complete without getting Instagram-worthy photos at the city’s popular murals. Explore the city streets with a great guide on this golf cart tour and cross paths with some of Nashville’s finest art and murals! Impress your friends with some Insta-awesome photo ops! While Nashville is known for its music, that’s not the only art form you find in its streets. Our walls are covered with fresh, unique works of art everywhere you look. Update that profile pic with a great photo in front of a Nashville mural. Discover the best spots with your local guide and take home some awesome memories of the city. Please note when booking: A tour guide will reach out to you via text message the day prior to your tour to arrange a meeting or pickup location. We make that contact between 4 and 8PM CST.

Inclusions: Local professional guide, Transport by golf cart, Stops for photos of the art murals, All state and local sales tax of 9.25%

Exclusions: Gratuities, Children under the age of 8 not allowed

Reviewed By 878tashar

Jake and Chris were both amazing! Jake (our driver) had an awesome personality, very friendly but not too friendly. And Chris (the owner) was very polite as well. They truly want everyone to enjoy their time in Nashville! We will most definitely go back to them when we make another trip! I don't typically give reviews, much less 5 STARS but they have earned it for sure!

9. Downtown Nashville Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, USA Really Entertaining Tours
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Take a trip through time when riverboat gamblers, fearless pioneers and honky-tonk outlaws ruled the day. When Native American warriors, domineering record producers, visionaries & revolutionaries alike duked it out for control over what would become the one and only Music City. Relive President Andrew Jackson's most famous duel, discover how Chet Atkins saved Country Music from sure disaster, and come along as Johnny Cash makes history on the Grand Ole Opry stage...right before he gets kicked off it. Get ready to be entertained on this 120-minute romp through Nashville's famed Historic District.

Inclusions: 2-Hour Live Walking Tour of Nashville, Professional & Entertaining Guide, Excellent overview of Nashville for first-time visitors, Magnificent storytelling, Unlimited recommendations on where to go, what to do, and how to make your vacation your most memorable

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Reviewed By ErinM4025

Ryan delivered an entertaining and lighthearted tour of Nashville. He took us on a great route around town, covering music, history, the civil rights movement, and tips for restaurants and bars. He provided several great photo opportunities. We highly recommend a tour with Ryan!

10. Nashville Barbecue, Beer, and Bourbon Guided Bus Tour

250 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA Mint Julep Experiences
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Learn the stories behind three of Nashville’s most popular food and drink destinations! You’ll go behind the scenes to get a taste of the best the Music City has to offer on this fun and educational 4 hour tasting tour. Taste a flavorful flight at a local craft brewery while relaxing in their taproom. Immerse yourself in culinary tradition at a local barbecue restaurant sampling a flight of house-smoked meats paired with three Tennessee spirits products and Southern sides. And sample Nashville’s best selling bourbon along with other award-winning whiskeys after your in-depth tour at a Nashville distillery.

Inclusions: Expert guide, Live commentary on board, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Dinner

Exclusions: Additional alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By Dani05j

The mint julep tour to Jack Daniels was a great experience! Our tour guide Bob H was great! Friendly and very informative sharing information along the way! Would definitely recommend, the package is well worth the price for what is all included!

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