Top Experiences in Tennessee State Capitol

Our walking tour of downtown Nashville was created to show and tell you all of the must-see places in Music City. Our tour guides truly love showcasing Nashville's hotspots and with our small group sizes you're guaranteed a personalize tour experience. We enjoy the history, character, night life and live music that Nashville has to offer. As a bonus we provide you with our "Tour Guides Top 5" list of all of our favorite spots in town.

Be prepared for a 2 hour, 2.5 mile walk at a leisurely pace with a few moderate inclines. There will be plenty of stops along our route for photo ops and storytelling at different landmarks. Our tour ends with ice cream at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams.

On this tour we uncover the interesting history of many of the city's landmarks including the Ryman Auditorium, Printers Alley, TN State Capitol, & Bi-centennial Park and more. Last but not least our guides are local experts for all the top eateries, watering holes and local live music joints in town.

This tour incorporates Joyride’s famous one and half hour sightseeing tour along with admission to two of Nashville’s best attractions. Visit 35+ sightseeing locations on this bus tour, in which you get to see your way through Nashville.

If you're visiting for the first time or just want to learn more about the “It” City, then Joyride Nashville is the answer. Voted as one of the top five activities to do in Nashville, our sightseeing tour shows you a side of the city that you might otherwise have never known.

Option 1 - Bus Tour with Admission Tickets:
During this tour, you will spend an hour and a half sightseeing throughout Nashville then spend an hour and 30 minutes at the Historic Ryman Auditorium. Once you have experienced the Ryman, you will board the bus and get to take a ride down world famous Broadway! This tour concludes at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Option 2 - Bus Tour Only without Admission:
You will return to Country Music Hall of Fame while others visit the Ryman.

“Nashville’s Downtown Discovery: A Walk Through Music and History” is a walking tour designed to showcase the vibrant heart of Nashville. Your journey begins at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop, a haven for country music enthusiasts. Next, step back in time at Fort Nashborough, a reconstruction of the original Nashville settlement. Savor the unique atmosphere of Skull’s Rainbow Room in Printers Alley, known for its rich entertainment history. Visit The Downtown Presbyterian Church, an architectural marvel with a storied past. Conclude your exploration at the Tennessee State Capitol, a symbol of Tennessee’s rich political and architectural heritage. This tour is a wonderful way to experience the diverse cultural and historical landmarks of downtown Nashville.

Our $10 historic walking tour includes award-winning live guides, your own personal listening device, and over 200 points of interest. Listen to first-hand stories from Nashville's beloved artists, activists, and achievers through music, interviews, and sound effects. See Nashville's storied sites without having to wait for seats on crowded tour buses or in long lines. Your experienced guide will show you the best, first as well as provide exclusive discounts to area attractions, tours, and museums. Wander Nashville is Music City's favorite budget-friendly walking tour.

See the best from the ground up with an immersive electric bike sightseeing tour from Wander Nashville. Offering multiple daily departures, award-winning guides, live narration and music, a personal listening device, and the industry's best equipment, Wander is Music City's best e-bike tour. Our hybrid bicycle tours are designed to safely adventure throughout Nashville's best neighborhoods without having to work to hard on Nashville's varying terrain. Wander is Music City's only e-bike tour that begins and ends in the center of the city so that we can spend more time seeing the sights and less time getting to them. Every tour is led by an expert, Platinum Ambassador certified guide and local expert and includes immersive live audio, music, interviews, and anecdotes from over 200 years of Middle Tennessee history.

Explore the haunted history of Music City on Nashville’s Original Haunted Downtown Walking Tour. You will be entertained with the amazing ghostly tales of tragic country stars, Presidential phantoms, and Civil War soldiers.

These famously haunted, historic sites include the Tennessee State Capitol, the Hermitage Hotel, Printer’s Alley, St. Mary of the Seven Sorrows, and the original home of the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium.

With over 20 years of leading ghost tours in Nashville, our company has the most experienced and talented guides in the city. Bring your camera and discover the true ghost stories of Nashville’s haunted past.

Welcome, brave souls, to the "Nashville Haunted Ghost Tour: Spirits of the Music City!" We will delve into the eerie and supernatural side of Music City. Our 90-minute tour will take you on a spine-tingling journey through some of the most haunted places in Nashville. Prepare yourselves for tales of restless spirits, tragic histories, and unexplained phenomena. So, if you dare, hop aboard, and let's begin our haunting adventure.

Nashville Tennessee has one of the most beautiful skylines and it just keeps growing! A helicopter is the only way to truly see all Music City has to offer. Make your trip a memorable one and take a tour from the best seat in the house!

Our tractor here in Nashville is modeled after a Southern Classic - a beautiful red barn! Climb aboard and enjoy seeing Nashville in our open air tractor. Cruise through Nashville at pace that will allow you to see, smell, hear and photograph your way through our beautiful city. This is sightseeing tour that encompasses all that Nashville has to offer. We will pass by landmarks and historical places and provide information as to their historical significance.

This tour will cover 35 to 40 major points of interest covering some of the historical landmarks, history of the city and historical significance of parts of Nashville. We will also provide information about Nashville, surrounding areas, restaurants, places to go and things to do! This is an all-encompassing tour that is sure to leave you feeling like you know Nashville!

Delve into the eerie side of Music City with “Nashville Night Whispers: Ghostly Tales and Historic Trails”. This ghost tour begins at the Alvin York Statue, honoring a war hero and setting the tone for tales of the past. Venture to the Tennessee State Capitol, a site of history and rumored hauntings. Wander through Cornerstone Square, where the echoes of old Nashville linger. Explore the mysterious and legendary Printers Alley, known for its vibrant nightlife and whispered ghost stories. Pass by Dream Nashville, a modern hotel infused with historic charm. The tour concludes at 201 4th Ave N, a location steeped in local lore and shadowed tales.

The Experience

Buckle-up for Nashville’s best city tour in a comfortable, enclosed, and air-conditioned 14 passenger bus. Locally owned and operated by Tennessee native Joe Nashville (Officially Licensed by Nashville Metro MTA), this tour is a gem! Joe will take you a 1.5-hour spin through Nashville to show the known and unknown sights.

Most Nashville riding tours are large company tours that offer tours on large buses with driver/guide using a loudspeaker. Joe's tours are more intimate and small enough to interact with guests.

The tour covers the history, music, trials, characters, and current vibe of the city that makes it a favorite for folks from around the globe.

Tour routes may vary slightly due to availability, traffic, construction, etc. Places we will see, stopping along the way at notable landmarks, will include Lower Broad, Nissan Stadium, Musician’s Hall of Fame, The State Capital, Music Row, Printer’s Alley, Music Circle and many other places in Music City.

Owner Joe Nashville, Nashville Experience Tours, is native Tennessean and has roots that go back to the first settlement in Nashville - Ft. Nashborough. His insight into the historic and modern day Nashville is entertaining and creates a very unique tour experience from a local. Joe caps his tour groups to about half of the normal walking tour to create a more interactive and focused experience. He also despises loudspeakers. Joe speaks plenty loud for all to hear. Joe's knowledge of happenings and stories of interesting people of Nashville truly elevates this tour experience and showcases the real Nashville. **** Joe also has a City Experience Van Tour here if you prefer a van tour instead of walking.****

The Bicentennial Mall is one of Nashville’s premier tourist destinations. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll experience a performance of the Tennessee Carillon, stroll down the Walkway of Counties, visit the 200-feet wide map of the state, and learn about the State Capitol building. The tour ends with a trip down the Pathway of History, where you’ll learn how the state developed, hear about the sit-in protests during the Civil Rights era, and visit a World War II memorial. Along the way, you’ll learn about the history of Tennessee and Nashville.

You’ll also get a sense of how the Bicentennial Mall is a representation of all things Tennessee, from its beauty to its people, and its music. After all, the park was designed to celebrate the state. This magnificent park, an extension of the State Capitol, is one of the most historical spots in Nashville and you can enjoy this tour of the park on location or virtually at home after downloading the VoiceMap app.

Discover Nashville is an all-inclusive tour of the best that Nashville has to offer.

Enjoy a driving tour of the landmarks of the city including historic downtown, Fort Nashborough, the State Capitol, the Parthenon and Music Row. Your tour will also include the “Mother Church of Country Music”, the Ryman Auditorium.

The last stop will be a self-guided tour through the Country Music Hall of Fame. This $37 million facility is a beautiful tribute to country music and to the city of Nashville.

Get ready to discover the best of Nashville on this memorable sightseeing tour.

This tour may be on a trolley or a mini-bus.

Hear the scary past of Nashville through the experiences of a LOCAL!

We'll take you immersive journey into the city's chilling tales and haunted landmarks. Led by passionate local guides, this unique walking tour unveils the eerie secrets and supernatural occurrences that lurk beneath Nashville's vibrant surface.

From spectral apparitions haunting historic buildings to spine-tingling encounters with the city's restless spirits, participants will explore the darker side of Music City's history. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, prepare to be captivated by the ghostly tales and haunted history that await you on this unforgettable excursion through Nashville's spectral past.

This is a must for anyone who loves ghosts, history, and true crime.

Hear the scary past of Nashville through the experiences of a LOCAL! Our ADULTS ONLY TOUR is a must for anyone who loves ghosts, history, and especially true crime.

Prepare to be captivated by the dark history of Music City. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you through the blood-stained pages of Nashville's past, recounting stories of murder, betrayal, and revenge that have left an indelible mark on the city's psyche. From infamous serial killers to unsolved mysteries, each stop on this tour will send shivers down your spine.

We'll take you to the locations where these heinous acts occurred, allowing you to stand on the very ground where the perpetrators and victims once walked. Along the way, you'll hear about the investigations, the suspects, and the lingering questions that still baffle criminologists and historians to this day.

Nashville food, cultural insights, history, & sightseeing all wrapped into one amazing private tour! You will be personally introduced to Music City by your friendly guide and give your taste buds a ride along the way.  Sample Nashville's favorite signature dishes and visit quaint, quirky Nashville neighborhoods as you travel in a comfortable luxury vehicle. Your tour includes enough samples of our favorite foods to make a meal together with your choice of a local beer tasting or cocktail. Maximum 3 travelers per booking.

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.

“Nashville Family Discovery: A Downtown Adventure” invites families to explore the vibrant heart of Nashville. Start at The Hermitage Hotel, known for its historic elegance. Then, visit the War Memorial Auditorium, a site of historical significance and architectural beauty. Continue to the Tennessee State Capitol, an important landmark in American history. Wander through Printers Alley, a colorful and historic alley known for its unique character. Conclude your tour at the Ryman Auditorium, a cornerstone of Nashville’s music legacy. This tour is a fantastic way for families to experience the rich history and lively culture of downtown Nashville.

This is new and unique experience. If you are interested in seeing and doing more than simply a sightseeing tour or a mural tour, this is a new and unique experience! During this 3 hour excursion you will spend your time seeing the sights, visiting murals, and visiting a brewery or two or even a distillery! We want the choice to be yours. This customized tour is basically 1 hour of each of these types of tours: Explore the City of Nashville, Mural/Insta Tour, and Brewery/Distillery Tour. This is your chance to do and see more without doing 3 separate tours!

You haven’t seen Nashville until you’ve seen it at night. Enjoy an informative and entertaining tour with an experienced guide as he whisks you through the beauty that is Music City at night, including stops at some of the most memorable and captivating sites that Nashville has to offer. See a breathtaking vantage point of the Nashville skyline, the Parthenon, the Tennessee State Capitol building, Bicentennial Mall, downtown Broadway, and more!
The tour also includes a short time at many of the locations for you to hop off and snap some great photos of this beautiful city. Perfect for getting those Instagram shots!

The Murder in Music City Ghost Tour is our adult’s only option that is perfect for a fan of “true crime” and will feature Music City’s brutal past, murders, the mob, haunted record shops, and the former red light district’s brothels. This tour will contain mature topics and language unsuitable for children. This tour is for ages 16+.

If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

Looking to learn more about Nashville in a flash? Then our fun-filled, one-hour city tour is a must! This Music City tour is perfect for guests on a short visit and locals looking to see a whole new side of Nashville. Specifically designed to showcase the best of Nashville, this trip highlights over 100 points of interest. Our informative and passionate local guides take guests on an open-air, double-decker adventure they are sure to never forget! Top Nashville sites on this tour include Ryman Auditorium, Riverfront Train Station, Historic Lower Broadway, 2nd Ave/Market St, Nissan Stadium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Frist Center for the Visual Arts & Union Station, Vanderbilt University, Parthenon at Centennial Park, Tennessee State Capitol, Bicentennial Mall & Farmers Market, Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum/GRAMMY Museum Gallery, and Printers Alley.

The Ghosts of Nashville Tour is perfect for the entire family. This tour is very historical, focusing on the hauntings of the Civil War and how Nashville later became the “Music City.” This tour begins at the Tennessee State Capitol and will visit 7-8 haunted historical locations. You'll hear about ghosts, demons, and a few murders - some dating back over 200 years.

If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

Enjoy a walking tour of beautiful and interesting parts of downtown Nashville while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the tour.

Play the game on your smartphone with your group as the game guides you through the city.

Score points for correct answers and try to get a high score on the leaderboard.

See major attractions as well as lesser-known gems of Nashville on this unique scavenger hunt and walking tour.

Play any time that fits your schedule! There is no in-person guide you have to wait for!

Tour downtown Nashville and see historic sights, happening places, historic architecture, and many more. Discover what makes Nashville famous around the world, as you stroll the music and food-filled streets and take in the sights and history of this one-of-a-kind city.

Your group of 2 to 6 people works together to solve the 22 challenges on the scavenger hunt.

Wear comfortable shoes! You'll walk about 2.5 miles along this scavenger hunt tour.

Come see Nashville up close and personal on our 1.5- or 2.5-hour Segway tour. Tours start and end just a block from lower Broadway.

1.5-HOUR MUSIC CITY SNAPSHOT TOUR
Travel around the entertainment district and take in sights such as Ascend Amphitheater, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena, the Ryman Auditorium and our Music City Center. This tour is perfect for first time riders, experienced riders on a time crunch and those just stopping by Nashville for a day! Begin with a 30min training session before heading out for an hour of fun!

2.5-HOUR DOWNTOWN TOUR
We'll take you 5 miles through Nashville covering such landmarks as the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena, Fort Nashborough, Bicentennial Mall, Farmer's Market, and the Tennessee State Capitol. We'll even cover areas most tours can't get to, because you're on your very own Segway! Tour has a 30min training session followed by 2hr Segway tour!