The 6 Nashville Bus Tours That Earn the Fare

1.Best of Nashville City Sightseeing Tour on Double Decker Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,601 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34Our pick

Spend one hour touring Nashville from a Gray Line double-decker bus. Choose an open-air upper-deck seat or a sheltered place behind panoramic windows while a driver-guide points out the Ryman, Broadway, the Parthenon, Vanderbilt, Nissan Stadium, and more. Guides such as JT, Mike, and Jolene have led recent departures.

“The tour guide was knowledgeable plus hilarious! She kept our attention the whole time plus lots of laughs!”

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2.Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery Bus Tour + Whiskey Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,906 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $139Top rated

Travel from downtown Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg by air-conditioned bus or van. You’ll tour the production areas, taste several Tennessee whiskeys in the George Green Barrel House, and shop for Tennessee-only bottles. The 9:00am departure adds about 90 minutes in Lynchburg for lunch and browsing.

“Driver did a great job. Hannah gave a great tour. We had a great day seeing Jack Daniel's distillery.”

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3.Nashville “Homes Of The Stars” Narrated Bus Tour with 30+ Celebrity Homes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,716 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69

Ride through Nashville’s stylish residential neighborhoods with a lively guide such as Glenn or Ed, seeing more than 30 celebrity homes linked to artists including Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, and Reese Witherspoon. The two-hour trip also passes the Ryman Auditorium, State Capitol, Fort Nashborough, and Second Avenue in an air-conditioned coach.

“Driver was engaging and knowledgable …the ride was smooth and he took his time to make sure everyone could see…”

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4.Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,634 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $53

Ride Old Town Trolley through Nashville with live guides such as Drey, Tater, Cousin Debbie, and JR. Stay aboard for a narrated 11-mile overview, or hop off at the Country Music Hall of Fame, Parthenon, Ryman Auditorium, and other stops. Choose a one or two-day ticket, with trolleys arriving about every 20 to 30 minutes.

“Enjoyable and lots of musical history learned! Great value for the money!”

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5.Nashville’s Wildest Honky Tonk Public Party Bus (21+)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,305 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $25Best value

Spend about 1 hour and 45 minutes on Nashville’s open-air Honky Tonk Party Express. A host such as Jake, Austin, Gin, or William may handle the music, drinks, and crowd, while a driver takes you downtown. Expect LED lights, dancing, a 15-minute Ole Smoky stop, and a custom hat shop finish. Alcohol costs extra.

“Do it!! We had the best time dancing and singing along with the music. The cruise director/Bartender/DJ/Hype man Jake was awesome. He helped make my daughter’s 21st birthday perfect!! Walter, our driver was great too.”

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6.Double-Decker City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 738 reviews · 1 hour · from $34

Ride a one-hour loop from Riverfront Station through downtown Nashville, past Nissan Stadium, the Parthenon, Vanderbilt, the State Capitol, Lower Broadway, and more than 100 points of interest. English-speaking guides such as Corey, Nick, and Jolene add local stories and humor, while the open top gives you a clear view when weather cooperates.

“There was a lot to see, and we did stop at notable places, briefly. The history and commentary was great. I guess you can't go too far out of downtown in an hour with the traffic. Otherwise, a good tour.”

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