Top 6 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 nearly a century of Black life, from enslavement through freedom and contract labor. You’ll explore the outbuildings and grounds, then enjoy a complimentary wine tasting. The tour is for ages 12 and older.

“My tour guide, Tom was great. Very informative and entertaining. The stories and information about the Wallace’s peoples was great.”

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

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

Nashville Unveiled is a 90-minute downtown walking tour for up to 18 people, led by musician guides such as Cody and Paul. You’ll connect the Ryman, Tootsies, Printer’s Alley, Broadway, the Cumberland River, and Nashville’s major arenas with stories, music, history, and useful tips for the rest of your visit.

“The host was Amazing! He was very engaging, entertaining & patient. One of the best walking tours I've been on. He was so very, very knowledge & great at answering everyone's questions. I'd highly recommend his tour.”

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3.Nashville’s Historic Electric Bike Tour

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

Ride an 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, stadiums, museums, and Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Helmet audio keeps the guide’s commentary going as you ride.

“Great way to see more of Nashville and learn some history. Our guide, Bea, was fantastic! Everyone in our group had fun!”

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

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

Ride a new pedal assist e-bike 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, Broadway, Printers Alley, and more. The two hour tour starts near the Nashville Farmers Market and returns downtown, one block from Broadway.

“Recommend highly, "B" knows Nashville history, and enjoys educating visitors. You get around and see a lot. The bikes were great, easy to maneuver and control.”

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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, where the Battle of Franklin unfolded. Your driver, such as Julie or Roger, handles the transport between sites, while local guides explain the homes, families, weapons, and five-hour battle. Lunch is on your own in historic downtown Franklin.

“The tour was excellent. Our bus driver was great, and each of the tour guides were superb — full of facts and information, but they really made the history come alive. My friends and I learned so much and came away feeling very sober about how the war affected soldiers and civilians alike. Downtown Franklin is charming and we were able to find tasty food for lunch and coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up. I raved about the tour to others afterwards. My only suggestion for improvement would be to have a little more information on the website about where to park to pick up the bus, and who to contact…”

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6.Nashville: Belle Meade Historic Mansion Tour

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

Visit Belle Meade Historic Site for a 45-minute English guided tour of its 1853 Greek Revival mansion. Then sample Belle Meade Winery wines if you are 21 or older. Your $33 ticket also covers the gardens, outbuildings, trails, game court, shops, restaurants, and free parking for the full day.

“I loved that I was in a small group, 5 total which made the tour more intimate. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and her energy was positive.”

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