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While country music may immediately come to mind when you think of Nashville, this popular city offers plenty more in the way of activities and entertainment, from breweries to nightlife to outstanding cuisine. By picking the right tour, you'll be able to experience whatever side of the Music City you'd like to see. U.S. News identified 15 of the best Nashville tours using traveler opinion and expert input. No matter which one you pick, you're in for a great time.  

iRide Nashville – Downtown Tour Experience

Price: From $75 Duration: 2.5 hours

On this tour, you'll roll through 5 miles of downtown Nashville on a Segway and pass key sights, such as the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Tennessee Capitol and Bicentennial Mall. Reviewers say tour guides are friendly, and the Segways provide a quick way to orient yourself with the city and see the sights. Travelers say this tour is especially appropriate for first-time visitors to Nashville.

Tours run at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily. Before the tour, guides will give a 30-minute training session on how to safely operate a Segway. Participants must be at least 12 years old. The company also offers an hourlong Music City Snapshot tour through Nashville's entertainment district.

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NashTrash Tours – The Jugg Sisters Original Tour

Price: From $50 Duration: 2 hours

For a tour that combines sightseeing in downtown Nashville with a heavy dose of comedy, consider the Jugg Sisters Original Tour. As you travel aboard the company's big pink bus, the Jugg Sisters will entertain you with improv comedy, funny stories and trivia about country music's famous stars. During the tour, you'll pass top Nashville attractions like the Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Reviewers – some of whom are locals – say they laughed until they cried and would take the tour again.

The tour, which runs multiple times weekly at 11 a.m., frequently sells out, so book well in advance. Children younger than 15 are not allowed to participate in the tour due to the mature nature of the jokes (this includes infants). NashTrash Tours also offers two other tours, including one that focuses on the newer side of Nashville.

Really Entertaining Tours – Live Nashville! Walking Tour

Price: From $25 Duration: 2 hours

The Live Nashville! Walking Tour details some of the city's most interesting history, including President Andrew Jackson's famous duel and Johnny Cash's performance on the Grand Ole Opry stage. Tourgoers say the experience is fun, engaging and informative thanks to the knowledgeable, humorous guide. Reviewers also appreciated that the guide wore a microphone, which made it easy to hear his commentary.

Tours run Tuesday through Sunday at 10 a.m. Really Entertaining Tours also runs a Nash Bar Bash tour that visits several bars for live music and dancing; it's available by reservation request only.

Local Tastes of Nashville – Nashville's "GULCH" Neighborhood Tour

Price: From $72 Duration: 3 hours

Eat your way through the hip Gulch neighborhood on this tour. You'll stop at up to five restaurants for samples of pulled pork barbecue, Nashville hot chicken and dessert, among other dishes. You'll start your tour at The Westin Nashville , next to the Music City Center, before walking around the Gulch neighborhood to various restaurants. Tourgoers say the food quality is superb and praise both the guides and the sizable portions (many advise coming hungry).

Tours depart Monday and Thursday through Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Groups are capped at 12 participants, and ticket costs vary by day (weekday tours cost less than weekend tours). Local Tastes of Nashville also runs a food tour through the Germantown neighborhood.

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Music City Rollin' Jamboree

Price: From $38 Duration: 1.5 hours

This tour combines singing, comedy and a bit of sightseeing for a one-of-a-kind experience. On the Music City Rollin' Jamboree bus tour, you'll sing along to country hits and banter with your guides while cruising by attractions like Music Row and downtown Nashville, with a pit stop at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Reviewers say the tour is great fun and stress that the trip is for pure enjoyment, not to see Nashville's top attractions.

Tours run Tuesday through Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. during peak season; offseason hours vary. Patrons must be 21 or older, as the comedy features adult themes.

Walk Eat Nashville – Neighborhood Food Tour (East Nashville Food Tour)

Price: From $109 Duration: 3 hours

On this excursion, tourgoers will stop at five local eateries in the city's creative East Nashville neighborhood, noshing on a variety of savory and sweet dishes. Tour highlights include interactions with the restaurants' chefs, owners and managers, as well as history and stories about this area. Reviewers rave about the delicious food and say they enjoyed the interactions with eatery chefs and owners.

Tours, which are limited to 12 participants, run Fridays and Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. Children are welcome, but they are not eligible for discounted tickets. Walk Eat Nashville also offers tours of downtown and 12South neighborhoods.

Tennessee Whiskey Tours – Jack n' Back Tour

Price: From $121 Duration: 7 hours

Travelers say this tour is a must-do for Jack Daniel's whiskey fans. You'll board an air-conditioned bus and head to the distillery (located about 75 miles south of Nashville), where you'll take the Angel's Share tour, which includes a whiskey tasting. Tour-takers will then explore downtown Lynchburg and enjoy lunch before heading back to Nashville.

Tours pick up at 9 a.m. daily in downtown Nashville; you'll be back in the city around 4 p.m. Tickets include the cost of the Angel's Share tour, but do not cover the cost of lunch. Tours are for adults 21 and older. The company also offers a Tennessee Whiskey Experience tour of three local craft distilleries.

The Redneck Comedy Bus Tour – Nashville Redneck Tour

Price: Adults from $40; kids from $30 Duration: 2 hours

Enjoy a laugh while seeing some of the top sights in Nashville on the Nashville Redneck Tour. You'll learn Nashville trivia and history while riding in a camouflage-print bus. The tour also includes a stop at Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery. Tourgoers report that the tour is indeed hilarious and the comedian guides are knowledgeable.

Tours are offered daily at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets start at $40 for adults, $35 for seniors and $30 for kids 12 and younger. Just keep in mind: While children are welcome, the Redneck Comedy Bus's content is rated PG-14.

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Walkin' Nashville Music City Legends Tour

Price: Adults from $40; kids from $20 Duration: 2 hours

For a look at old Nashville when the likes of Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn were up-and-coming stars, join the Walkin' Nashville Music City Legends Tour. Lead by Bill DeMain, the tour (which is limited to 20 participants) features stories and trivia about the golden era of Nashville, as tourgoers see attractions like Printers Alley, Ryman Auditorium and Tootsie's Orchid Lounge. Reviewers say the tour is enjoyable, noting they learned unique facts about Nashville's history and were amazed at the guide's knowledge.

Tours depart Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. from April through October.

Green Fleet Bikes – Music City Bike Tour

Price: From $65 Duration: 2.5 hours

According to reviewers, this bike tour offers a great introduction to Nashville. You'll cycle through the streets of downtown, seeing neighborhoods like Germantown, Marathon Village and the Gulch along the way. You'll enjoy expert commentary from your guide throughout the tour. Past patrons say the bike ride is well-paced and not too strenuous, and they also praise the guides for their recommendations on things to see and do in Nashville.

Tours are available Thursday through Saturday at 10 a.m. Standard bicycles and electric bikes are available. Green Fleet also offers bike rentals and private tours.

Old Town Trolley Tours – Nashville Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

Price: Adults from $63; kids from $25 Duration: 1.5 hours

Tour Nashville at your own pace via trolley. This tour stops at 13 different attractions around town. You can disembark and get on the trolley at will, or you can stay on and ride the entire loop in about 90 minutes. Reviewers say the tour is a great way to orient yourself with the city and its attractions, but also warn that your satisfaction with the ride will heavily depend on the onboard guide. Some travelers raved about certain guides, while others left disappointed with the lackluster narration.

Tours run daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Trolleys are scheduled to arrive at each pickup point about every 30 minutes. Consider purchasing your ticket online in advance for a slight discount. The company also offers a Soul of Music City Tour.

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Joyride Nashville – Golf Cart Sightseeing Tour

Price: Adults from $45; kids from $25 Duration: 1.5 hours

Travelers can zip through the streets on a golf cart with Joyride Nashville. Local guides share knowledge about the city while they drive the cart past 35 attractions. Guides will even stop the cart at picture-perfect locations so you can get great photos. Reviewers praise guides for their knowledge of the city and engaging, fun commentary. They also say guides are quick to give restaurant and bar recommendations.

Tours are offered hourly every day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Five passengers can ride in each cart, though multiple carts can join the tour for larger groups. Children must be at least 5 years old to participate. If you'd prefer to ride with just your group, you can reserve a private tour. Joyride Nashville also offers cart tours of the city's many murals, as well as tours through the city via monster truck.

Dabble Studio – Taste of Nashville Food & Sightseeing Tour by Van

Price: From $99 Duration: 3 hours

Hop aboard a high-roof, climate-controlled van to sample some of Nashville's signature dishes, including barbecue and hot chicken, on this tour. Between food stops, you'll pass by top city attractions like Bicentennial Mall, Germantown, the Cumberland River and more. According to reviewers, the featured food is delicious and filling, so come hungry. Others applaud the guide's interesting commentary and helpful recommendations.

Tours operate daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Outings are limited to 13 participants ages 14 and older. Dabble Studio also offers a walking tour of the Germantown neighborhood and a downtown food and history walking tour, among other options.

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Nashville Pedal Tavern Tour

Price: From $50 Duration: 1.5 hours

Barhop to Nashville's top honky-tonks by pedaling your way to each one on this bicycle built for 15. Tourgoers 21 and older pedal down Broadway, passing by the Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena and the banks of the Cumberland River, with one stop at a honky-tonk for a drink and one stop for pictures. Keep in mind: If you'd like to drink as you pedal, you'll have to bring your own beverages (no glass containers allowed). Tourgoers say the experience is fun, calling the tour a highlight of their Nashville trip. Reviewers also rave about their guides and laud their excellent music taste.

Tours require at least six riders and depart at multiple times daily.

A Little Local Flavor – Downtown Nashville Food Tour

Price: From $139 Duration: 3 hours

Come hungry and thirsty to this foodie journey through downtown Nashville. This walking tour covers a little more than a mile of the downtown area and features five stops at local restaurants. You'll sample the city's famous barbecue, hot chicken, local craft beer and cocktails, plus a tasting at a local distillery. Reviewers compliment the guides for their insightful commentary and say the tour is intimate and well-paced. Participants also rave about the food, describing the portions as generous.

Tours are offered daily at 11 a.m. The company also operates a craft cocktail tour.

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Southern Sounds & Elvis

We booked this tour as a celebration of retirement, a significant birthday and to coincide with Elvis's death although at the time we did not realise it was the 40th anniversary. This was our first ever organised and guided tour and we did not know what to expect but we couldn't have started with a better experience. For even the casual fan Elvis fan this was a worthwhile trip, and there is enough non-Elvis content please any music fan. Our tour director: Clint, and driver: Mart could not have been more helpful going out of their way to make our trip the best it could be. The tour itself was well organised although, due to the amount of time available, some visits were shorter than we would have liked. There was, however, enough free time built into the programme that allowed for personal exploration of both Memphis and Nashville. So impressed were we that we plan to return in the next couple of years, and have even considered attempting to identify what other tours Clint leads.

Tastes and Sounds of the South (10 Days)

Our guide Austin Coop was excellent. He was attentive and knowledgable. One man on the trip could not speak or hear. He wrote out all key information to make the man's trip good for him.

• €100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Rhythms of the Road (including Hammond)

tour took us exactly where we wanted to go with someone else doing the organising!

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America's Musical Heritage

Excellent organization in all respects, Peter was overwhelming.

Rhythms of the South (11 Days)

Accommodation was great.The optional tours were well worth visiting. Lots of music. Loved the coach driver D-Henry, he was just great and very protective of his passengers. Guide Scott was good as well. Got a very good insight into the music scene. Learnt a lot.

New York to Miami

Excellent coordination. Proper time management. Very good accommodation.. Very good transport. All over it was a nice trip.

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Deep South & Delta Blues

Our tour guide Don. He was helpful informative and considerate! Many thanks to Don for making this trip a wonderful trip.

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• €75 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

CMA Festival 2024 - 7 Night Package

The hotel is an easy walk to the Stadium and there is a regular shuttle into town (also walkable) This is the 6th time we have been on this trip and have already booked for next year. No nonsense. No fuss. Just an absolutely amazing time

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