Top 7 Nashville History Tours

1.Journey to Jubilee Guided Tour at Belle Meade with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 396 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33Our pick

At Belle Meade, a guide such as Anastasia, Ben, Tom, or Melissa leads a discussion-based walking tour about enslaved and formerly enslaved people. Expect primary-source research, outdoor walking, stairs, and a thoughtful look at life from enslavement through freedom. Afterward, explore the grounds and enjoy a complimentary wine tasting.

“Learning about how former slaves lived be Ed after emancipation. The wine tasting at the end was nice”

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

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

Join a musician guide such as Cody or Paul for a 90-minute Nashville walking tour covering the Ryman Auditorium, Tootsies, Printer’s Alley, Riverfront Park, Lower Broadway, and more. You’ll hear music stories, local history, and practical advice on where to eat, drink, and listen to live music. Groups are limited to 18 people.

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

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3.Nashville’s Historic Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69

Ride an adult-sized electric bike through Nashville with guides such as Bee, Bea, Cash, and Donny. In about two hours, you’ll cover Music Row, Broadway, Printer’s Alley, Marathon Village, the Gulch, Bicentennial Capitol Mall, Union Station, and major music landmarks. A helmet audio system keeps the commentary going as you ride.

“Very informative and easy to navigate hills with e-bike. Headset in helmet made hearing tour guide perfectly.”

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4.Immersive E-Bike Tour of Music City’s History

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 99 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Start near Broadway on a pedal-assisted hybrid e-bike and ride through six Nashville neighborhoods with guides such as Bee, Johnny, Cash, and B. Open-ear audio keeps the stories clear as you pass Music Row, The Gulch, the Capitol, Marathon Village, Vanderbilt, Broadway, and more. Plan on about two hours, including a short orientation and break.

“Awesome tour. Our guide B was amazing! Very knowledgable and kept us safe.”

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5.Civil War History Tour – The Battle of Franklin, Tennessee

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 85 reviews · 7 hours · from $93

Spend seven hours exploring the Carter House, Lotz House, and Carnton Plantation in Franklin, Tennessee. Your driver, possibly Julie or Roger, connects the sites and shares local history. At each home, a guide explains the five-hour battle, family stories, bullet holes, and cannon damage. Lunch in historic downtown Franklin is on your own.

“So much history - the tour guides made the visit come to life making it fell as though you were there during the fight. Awesome experience.”

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6.Belle Meade Historic Mansion Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Tour Belle Meade’s 1853 Greek Revival mansion with an English-speaking guide, then explore gardens, trails, outbuildings, and an outdoor game court. Your ticket also includes a complimentary Belle Meade Winery tasting for visitors 21 and older, plus access to two on-site restaurants and free parking.

“Enjoyed learning about the history and touring the grounds as well as the wine tasting.”

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7.Music History Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · from $10Best value

Walk downtown Nashville with a live English-speaking guide such as Sherri Lee or Duncan, using a personal listening device for music, interviews, photos, and stories. Over two hours, you pass more than 100 points of interest, including Lower Broadway, Printers’ Alley, the Ryman Auditorium, and Capitol Hill. The tour runs rain or shine and includes discount offers for local attractions.

“My adult daughter and I had a wonderful time on our walking tour. Our guide, Sherri Lee was amazing - so knowledgeable and helpful - she pointed out so many interesting things and told us great stories. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would absolutely recommend it to anyone in Nashville.”

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