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The 15 Best Music Tours in Nashville

49 tours  ·  from $10 a head

RCA Studio B, the Ryman, the Opry House and the Hall of Fame are all bookable, and most visitors try to fit in three. These 15 compare the combos, the backstage passes and the guided walks, with prices and how long each takes.

Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame - From the Capitol to Music Row
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Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame

1.Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,412 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $103Our pick

In 3.5 hours, a guide introduces you to Nashville’s landmarks, Music Row and music history, then you explore the Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame on your own. Depart in the morning or afternoon by trolley or mini coach. Guides have included Big Jerry, Nick, Leonard and James, known for lively stories and humor.

“It was good, we had enough time in each stop. And we got to see the city. The tour guide was really good, knowledgeable and entertaining. It was worth it. Thank you so much.”

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission - Costumes, instruments, cars, and personal stories
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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission

2.Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,918 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $31

Spend about two to four hours at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, exploring two floors of country music history through costumes, instruments, films, recordings, and interactive stations. Admission is self-guided, so you can linger over the artists and eras that matter most to you.

“Definitely something to see from older generations to newer generations and everything thing in between!”

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Nashville RCA Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame Ticket Combo - The Country Music Hall of Fame at Your Own Pace
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Nashville RCA Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame Ticket Combo

3.Nashville RCA Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame Ticket Combo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,532 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Tour RCA Studio B, where Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and others recorded, and hear about the Nashville Sound and number system. Guides such as Brenda, Ron and Hal lead the studio visit; the Country Music Hall of Fame is yours to explore at your own pace. A shuttle connects the museum and studio.

“The studio your was new for us and was great, worth your time. The hall of fame was great as always with several new displays.”

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Nashville Rollin Jamboree Comedy & Country Music Sing-Along Tour - Comedy that puts you in the show
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Nashville Rollin Jamboree Comedy & Country Music Sing-Along Tour

4.Nashville Rollin Jamboree Comedy & Country Music Sing-Along Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 965 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

This 90-minute, adults-only bus tour pairs country sing-alongs with bawdy comedy from Cousin Gil and other hosts, including Jenny. You’ll roll past Music Row, RCA Studio B, and downtown Nashville attractions. Expect audience participation and good-natured roasting, not a quiet sightseeing ride. The minimum age is 21.

“This tour is not for you if you don’t like to laugh, watch people get uncomfortable or have sing alongs. This was so much fun that as soon as we got off the bus, we snagged the last three seats on the very next tour! No show is ever the same. Lots of belly laughs and tears from laughing so hard. My new favorite thing to do in Nashville!!”

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Nashville: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - Listening, watching and taking part
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Nashville: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

5.Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 945 reviews · 1 day · from $31

Set your own pace through Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. See instruments, stage clothes, photographs and archival footage, then finish in the Hall of Fame Rotunda. Your ticket also covers American Currents, the Taylor Swift Education Center and the Hatch Show Print Haley Gallery. Allow at least a few hours.

“Visited for the first time. Very interesting and informative about the history of country music from the beginnings until present day. Lots to see so give yourself at least 3 hours to see everything. Would definitely recommend a visit to the hall of fame.”

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"Murder in Music City" Night-Time Ghost Walking Tour of Nashville - Visit the Climax Saloon story at Dream Nashville
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“Murder in Music City” Night-Time Ghost Walking Tour of Nashville

6.“Murder in Music City” Night-Time Ghost Walking Tour of Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 742 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

At 9 pm, follow a local guide from the Alvin York Statue to downtown sites tied to Civil War hauntings, a doctor linked to patients’ deaths, Printers Alley, the Climax Saloon, and the Maxwell House Hotel. Expect a blend of true crime, ghost tales, and Nashville history, plus stairs at the Capitol. Guides such as Nestor and Steve have earned praise for lively storytelling.

“Our tour guide was wonderfully knowledgeable about the city and its history. He was also very personable and took his time to keep everyone safe and engaged in his presentation. We received a surprise visit from a local drunk and our guide was very professional and knew exactly what to do.”

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Nashville VIP Style Private Tour with Local Singer-Songwriter - Downtown and Broadway: a useful first orientation
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Nashville VIP Style Private Tour with Local Singer-Songwriter

7.Nashville VIP Style Private Tour with Local Singer-Songwriter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Steven Whitson, a local singer-songwriter, takes your private group around Nashville in a vehicle, sharing music-industry stories and city history. Expect stops or photo breaks at places such as Music Row, the Parthenon and the Bluebird Cafe, plus a live song from Steven, bottled water, local snacks and a complimentary CD.

“Steven Whitson is an incredible musician, Nashville historian, and tour guide extraordinaire! I’ve been coming to Nashville every year for twelve years. Steven shared sights and info that I’d never seen or heard of before! He wanted to be sure my group walked away with new “nuggets” of knowledge, and he did not disappoint! I even got a different perspective of sights I’d seen before. Fantastic tour!”

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Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission - Sun Studio makes the music story tangible
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Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission

8.Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 503 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $379

Leave Nashville at 7 am for a roughly four-hour coach ride to Memphis. Your day includes VIP access at Graceland, its mansion, cars, planes and exhibits, plus a one-hour guided tour of Sun Studio. You also get free time on Beale Street and a stop at the Peabody Hotel to see its famous ducks.

“We did 15 hour trip via viator and so worth it. Few hours at graceland and then peabody / beale St..”

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Nashville: Music City Nighttime Trolley Tour - Music Row, heard as well as seen
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Nashville: Music City Nighttime Trolley Tour

9.Music City Nighttime Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 490 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47

See Nashville by night from a stadium-seat trolley as an English-speaking performer-guide shares music history, sings familiar songs, and points out Music Row, Broadway, the Ryman, the Parthenon, and more. The 90-minute ride costs $47 per person. Guides have included Mac, Janice, and Bert, though the lineup can change.

“We enjoyed the variety of music, and Janele’s beautiful voice and informative narration ! Well done!”

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Nashville E-Bike Tour: Explore the Heart of Music City - Neighborhoods beyond the music strip
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Nashville E-Bike Tour: Explore the Heart of Music City

10.Nashville E-Bike Tour: Explore the Heart of Music City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 444 reviews · from $95

Ride a relaxed 2.5-hour loop through Nashville with a local guide, passing landmarks such as the State Capitol, Ryman Auditorium, and Country Music Hall of Fame. Green Fleet Bikes provides an e-bike, helmet, and bottled water. The route uses bikeways and side streets, with neighborhoods including Germantown, downtown, Marathon Village, and the Gulch.

“This city bike tour is perfect for one's first day in the town. We learned where things are and got acquainted with the city, its villages and where Oktoberfest, Comedy Clubs, Historical Monuments, and Music Scenes are. We rode our bikes and learned the quirks and stories of some historic sites and music venues. There's nothing like learning from locals.”

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The Original Music City Electric Bicycle Guided City Tour 16miles - From Edgehill Village to Music Row
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The Original Music City Electric Bicycle Guided City Tour 16miles

11.The Original Music City Electric Bicycle Guided City Tour 16miles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $129

Join Sean Gilder for a two-hour e-bike ride through Nashville’s music districts and neighborhoods. The route covers roughly 15 to 16 miles, with fat-tire bikes, helmets, safety lights and a pump provided. Expect Fort Negley views, local stories, photo stops and a mix of well-known sights and less-visited areas.

“A good way to sample areas of town that are not the usual tourist traps with some history thrown in too. Sean was a very engaging and knowledgeable guide.”

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Nashville: RCA Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame Combo - From the Hall of Fame to the studio
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Nashville: RCA Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame Combo

12.RCA Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 322 reviews · from $55

Start at the Country Music Hall of Fame, then ride to RCA Studio B for a guided look at the Nashville recording room tied to Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, and other artists. The guide shares studio stories as recorded music plays. Return to the museum for a self-guided visit, with exhibits, artifacts, recordings, and archival footage to explore at your own pace.

“Ron was an enthusiastic guide. We enjoyed every minute of the tour. It‘s interesting and you get an emotional sight in this wonderful time of music history.”

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Nashville Unveiled: The History, Music, and Hacks Tour! - Take in the honky-tonks along Lower Broadway
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Nashville Unveiled: The History, Music, and Hacks Tour!

13.Nashville Unveiled: The History, Music, and Hacks Tour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Best value

In about 90 minutes, a musician guide leads you from the Ryman Auditorium and Tootsies Orchid Lounge to Printer’s Alley, Riverfront Park, and the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. Expect music stories, downtown history, skyline views, and practical suggestions for where to eat, drink, and hear live music. Groups are capped at 18.

“We got a great orientation and historical background of the local landmarks. Lots of fun and very informative.”

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Nashville: National Museum of African American Music Entry - Make time for the interactive stations
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Nashville: National Museum of African American Music Entry

14.National Museum of African American Music Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 247 reviews · 1 day · from $35

At the National Museum of African American Music on Broadway, explore galleries tracing more than 50 genres, from spirituals and gospel to blues, jazz, R&B, and hip hop. Admission includes interactive music activities, historical displays, and artifacts. Plan at least 90 minutes, and longer if you want time to listen, read, and take part.

“We had such a blast! The museum is stunning — it has such a detailed and interactive experience laid out. My wife, 1 year old daughter and myself visited the museum on our recent trip. We loved the rap booth! We had a live rap battle, freestyle session and it was all recorded! There’s just so much rich musical history; the story of Africans in America told from the rhythms, melodies and texture of our dancing. What an amazing and sacred place! We have to return to take it all in. Gospel, Blues, Country, yeah that was us too, Soul, R&B, HipHop, and so Bluegrass, Folk…the list goes on. Please,…”

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Music City Food, Drink, Sightseeing Walking Tour along Broadway - Barbecue, seafood, hot chicken, and a cocktail
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Music City Food, Drink, Sightseeing Walking Tour along Broadway

15.Music City Food, Drink, Sightseeing Walking Tour along Broadway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 232 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Walk about 1.2 miles through downtown Nashville with a local guide, tasting Southern sweets, barbecue, seafood, hot chicken, and a cocktail. The route takes in the riverfront, Ryman Auditorium, honky-tonks, and Printer’s Alley. Guides such as Scott, Christy, Clark, Austin, and Evan lead the tour, which starts at 10:30 a.m. and usually provides enough food for lunch.

“We had a great time Scott was very good he good food. He talked about the food and about Nashville which was great to know.”

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