Tours and Trips in Nashville

Get to know the city of Nashville by taking this guided, 1.5-hour trolley tour. Explore Music City and its top attractions on an entertaining and educational journey. Visit more than 100 points of interest among Nashville's top attractions like the Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Music Row, Vanderbilt University, the State Capitol building, the Parthenon and much more with live on-board commentary from a professional tour conductor.

Named in honor of the late Maestro Kenneth Schermerhorn, who led the GRAMMY Award-winning Nashville Symphony for 22 years, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center is home of the Nashville Symphony. Located in downtown Nashville's SoBro neighborhood, across from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the building hosts a wide range of musical events, including classical, pops, jazz, and world music. An experience at the Nashville Schermerhorn Symphony Center can take you on a musical Journey that will last a lifetime.     Once Upon a Time...A Symphonic Fairytale with the Nashville Symphony | Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 11 a.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony CenterVisit the Itinerary section below for more details on events.

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.

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.

From crispy fried chicken to whole-hog barbecue, Nashville is a food-lover's heaven. Sample the classic flavors of the city on this private 3-hour culinary tour, which includes enough food tastings for a meal and private transportation in a climate-controlled van. This tour can accommodate your group of up to 14 people.

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.

Step into Nashville's musical history on a guided tour of RCA Studio B that includes admission the 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 2-hour tour of RCA Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame, in the historic heart of Nashville.

Enjoy Nashville through its food and drinks on this 3-hour food tour by small-group van. With a guide, you'll be introduced to the city's food, history, culture, and sights in one tour as you visit quirky and quaint neighborhoods and stop at local eateries to sample dishes such as slow-roasted barbecue, authentic hot chicken, and Nashville's own frosty cocktail, the Bushwhacker. Select your preferred departure time when booking.

Take a relaxing horse-and-carriage ride around Nashville on this 20-minute private tour. Your private group of up to eight people go down Broadway as you spot popular places, such as the Bridgestone Arena and the Music City Center. Plus, choose between different departure times to fit your evening schedule.

Cruise on Nashville's Cumberland River aboard one of the country's largest paddle-wheel boats, the 'General Jackson Showboat', during this 4-hour excursion. Book for a lunch or dinner cruise, enjoying the scenery on the riverbanks as well as live entertainment. Round-trip transportation from local hotels included.

Explore the historic Jack Daniel's Distillery on this guided, 7-hour tour from Nashville. Upon arriving at Jack Daniel's distillery, you'll disembark the bus and your guide will get you checked-in to the distillery. See the Visitor Center; the office where Jack Daniels conducted business; the Rickyard, where special charcoal is used for mellowing; the limestone cave spring, a source of cool, pure, iron-free water; the Barrelhouse building and more. Soak up some free time along the way to visit the nearby town of Lynchburg for lunch, shopping and sightseeing. Hotel drop-off is included.

Catch all the must-see Nashville sights on this fun and flexible Pok emon Go tour. Hit up Pok e Stops and battle at Gyms throughout Nashville alongside your group of one to 45 people and a personal safety officer.

Discover the Music City in style during a 45-minute horse and carriage ride around Downtown Nashville. Ideal for couples or a special occasion, this traditional method of transport covers top Nashville attractions such as the Johnny Cash Museum, the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Tennessee State Capitol. Plus, you'll canter past the Ryman Auditorium venue and so-called "Mother Church of Country Music."

Because the Nashville Zoo is a popular attraction in Music City, the ticket lines can get super long, especially on the weekends. Prebook your Nashville Zoo admission ticket ahead of time online, and bypass those long purchasing lines and go straight to the queues to get inside. This zoo makes a perfect outing for families or anyone interested in exploring the wide variety of exhibits without feeling rushed.

Watch Music City light up after dark on a 90-minute, nighttime bus tour of the city by one of our Traditional Trolley's. Take in Nashville's key sites, hear stories about Nashville's colorful history, and hop off for photo stops at 6 locations along the way.

Take a relaxing horse-and-carriage ride around Nashville on this 20-minute private tour. Your private group of up to nine people travel around the Music City as you spot popular places, such as the Wildhorse Saloon, the Johnny Cash Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the War Memorial Auditorium.  Plus, choose between different departure days and times to fit your sightseeing schedule.

Hear two great pieces performed by the award-winning Nashville Symphony for three performances only in early May 2019. Both the Piano Concerto No. 3 by Rachmaninoff and Symphony No. 5 by Sibelius have thrilled audiences for decades. You have a choice of main floor or balcony seating for this event, which takes places at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, which is centrally located in downtown Nashville.

Watch Nashville's night lights come to life on this 4.5-hour sightseeing tour around Music City. Cruise 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, all lit up for an entertaining evening. Enjoy free time to explore Honky Tonk Row's various clubs, bars and live music events. And, of course, no visit to Nashville would be complete without dinner at a local barbecue joint. Nashville hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Get into the Christmas spirit on this 2.5-hour holiday lights tour through Nashville, including a special walking tour portion of the historical Lotz House. Travel around the Franklin and Brentwood areas listening to your favorite holiday music while you catch sight of some of the best residential seasonal light displays in Tennessee. Along the way, sip on hot cider and indulge in Christmas cookies. Plus, stop at the more-than-150-year-old Lotz House to see its decorations, too.

Named in honor of the late Maestro Kenneth Schermerhorn, who led the GRAMMY Award-winning Nashville Symphony for 22 years, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center is home of the Nashville Symphony. Located in downtown Nashville's SoBro neighborhood, across from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the building hosts a wide range of musical events, including classical, pops, jazz, and world music. An experience at the Nashville Schermerhorn Symphony Center can take you on a musical Journey that will last a lifetime.     National Geographic Live! Ocean Soul with Underwater Photographer Brian Skerry | Monday, April 29, 2019 at 7 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony CenterVisit the Itinerary section below for more details on events.