Best Bus Tours in Nashville

Nashville is a musical city with many places to visit and see, which is why one of the best ways to get around the city is to take a bus tour.

Andressa García

Andressa García

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Best Bus Tours in Nashville

The tour begins | ©e Kat

Most bus tours show you the best of the city and offer stops at the most popular sights. There are also different bus tours that show you a much more enthusiastic Nashville, with on-board parties and rides all over the city.

Some of these tours travel around the city on private buses, while others are on public buses with free stops. Some tours include admission to the various attractions, while others just offer the route. Whatever the tour, this is one of the best things to see and do in Nashville.

1. Sightseeing tour of Nashville's best by double-decker bus

Nashville Sightseeing Bus Tour| ©cultivar413
Nashville Sightseeing Bus Tour| ©cultivar413

This is one of the most enjoyable bus tours of Nashville. You will board a bus where you can choose between open-air seating and air-conditioned seats with all the amenities for a comfortable ride. This tour will take you to different tourist and iconic places in the city.

Some of the places you will get to see during this bus tour are: Ryman Auditorium, Frist Center for the Visual Arts & Union Station, Parthenon at Centennial Park, Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, which is one of the best museums in Nashville, Bicentennial Mall & Farmers Market, Tennessee State Capitol, and many other interesting places.

This is one of the best tours, especially if you're only in town for a short time and want to see as many places as you can during your stay in Nashville. It will only take you about an hour to get around the whole city.

Interesting details

  • Price: You can get this tour for about 44 euros per person.
  • Duration: It can take around an hour.
  • Means of transport: The whole tour is done by tourist bus, but you must get to the meeting point on your own.
  • Advantages of this option: It includes the possibility of being in an open-air seat or in an air-conditioned one. You will be able to see around 100 interesting places in Nashville. You will be accompanied by an expert tour guide.
  • Disadvantages of this option: Gratuities are not included and transfer to and from your accommodation is not included.

Book your double-decker bus tour

2. Joyride Private Party Bus Experience in Nashville

Party Bus| ©Louis Ellis
Party Bus| ©Louis Ellis

This is a great bus experience if you want to get away from it all. It's a trip around the city, where you 'll be dancing and enjoying the music in the middle of a party specially prepared for 35 people. This is one of the best tours in Nashville if you want to get to know the city from a different perspective.

The atmosphere will be unique and fun, and the tour will take you all over the city centre. One of the best things about this tour is that only your own group will be participating, so it's great for private parties, birthday parties or any other reason.

The party will be held in the style of one of Nashville's most popular bars, so the tour will feel like you're inside the Tin Roof, but with the added bonus that the party will be on wheels and you'll get to see all the most iconic sights of downtown.

Interesting details

  • Price: From 616 euros per person.
  • Duration: The party on the bus can last around an hour and a half.
  • Means of transport: This tour is done by bus, although you have to get to the meeting point on your own.
  • Advantages of this option: Includes a private party for up to 35 people on board. Dj and bartender. Includes a tip based on 20% of the service provided. The bus has USB ports. Also provides cooler with ice and cups provided.
  • Disadvantages of this option: Alcoholic beverages are not included on and during the trip. Not wheelchair accessible. Food is not allowed on board.

Have fun on Joyride's private party bus

3. Civil War Lotz House Tour from Nashville

Lotz House| ©Lisa Bober
Lotz House| ©Lisa Bober

During this bus tour you can visit the Lotz House and the Carter House, as well as tour the Carnton Plantation. These properties are located in the town of Franklin, which is close to Nashville and played an important role during the American Civil War. This is a historical tour that will immerse you in the history of this armed conflict.

You will learn about the role of this plantation and these properties during the conflict, and above all you will learn much more about the Battle of Franklin that took place in 1864. This is a tour that is not only interesting for Americans, but also for visitors from other countries who are history buffs. If you prefer more adrenaline, Lotz House is one of the most frequent places included among the best ghost tours in Nashville.

Interesting details

  • Price: From 98 euros per person.
  • Duration: This is a full day tour, so it can last up to 7 hours.
  • Means of transport: The tour will be done by bus in its entirety, although you will have to make your own way to the departure point.
  • Benefits of this option: Includes admission to Lotz House, Carter House, Carnton Plantation, and round-trip transportation from Nashville on board a fully-equipped bus. Included is a tour guide who will tell you everything you need to know about the three houses you will visit and their surroundings.
  • Disadvantages of this option: Tips and lunch are not included, although there will be an opportunity to have lunch in downtown Franklin.

Learn about the Civil War and Lotz House by bus

4. Narrated bus tour of the homes of famous people

Graceland| ©Lindsey Turner
Graceland| ©Lindsey Turner

One of Nashville's best tours, this bus tour takes you through the mansions of the various artists, celebrities and singers who call this city home. During the tour you will have the opportunity to take some great pictures of the sites you pass by and of course of each of the celebrity homes.

Some of the properties you will see during this tour are the homes of Reese Witherspoon, Taylor Swift, Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts and other similar celebrities. So not only will you get to see celebrity homes, but you'll also get to see some of Nashville's best neighbourhoods and attractions.

Throughout the tour you'll be accompanied by a tour guide who will tell you everything you need to know about the development of the music industry in Nashville and you'll also learn some interesting facts about the artists who own these homes.

Interesting details

  • Price: From 70 euros per person.
  • Duration: This tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
  • Means of transport: The whole tour is done by bus, although you have to get to the meeting point on your own.
  • Advantages of this option: Transport by air-conditioned bus is included. You will also be accompanied by an expert tour guide. You are guaranteed to see around 30 celebrity homes.
  • Disadvantages of this option: Tips are not included. The weather must be good for the experience to take place, otherwise it may be cancelled.

Get to know the artists' homes in Nashville

5. Chattanooga's Lookout Mountain Full Day Tour

Chattanooga's Lookout Mountain| ©WU Haoxiang
Chattanooga's Lookout Mountain| ©WU Haoxiang

This tour will take you by bus to the outskirts of the city of Nashville to experience Chattanooga 's Lookout Mountain. It's a full-day, family-friendly experience where you'll have fun backcountry experiences.

The activity includes admission to the three main attractions, which are Lookout Mountain, Rock City and Ruby Falls, and will also take you to some amazing photo opportunities. During the trip you will have the opportunity to visit two different states and see seven states in total, thanks to the breathtaking views you will get along the way and at Lookout Mountain.

Interesting details

  • Price: From 283 euros per person.
  • Duration: As it is a full day tour it can take approximately 10 hours.
  • Means of transport: The tour is completed entirely by bus, including transport to and from your accommodation site.
  • Advantages of this option: The bus is fully serviced and air-conditioned. Includes parking charges and admission fees. Includes bottled water which is dispensed while you travel on the bus. Light snacks are offered on the bus and you will also be taken to a specially selected restaurant. Admission is included to places you will visit such as Lookout Mountain, Rocky City and Ruby Falls. Pets welcome
  • Disadvantages of this option: The weather must be good for this experience to take place. There must be a minimum number of people to do the trip. Not suitable for people with heart conditions. Tipping is not included in the price. Food is not included, except that which is authorised within the tour package. Sunscreen is not provided and souvenirs of the trip are not included.

6. Nashville Private Bus Tour

Nashville Murals| ©David Wilson
Nashville Murals| ©David Wilson

This is a fun, alternative tour and a good option if you are visiting Nashville in 1 day or less, as you will have a short time to see a lot of sites in the city. You'll get to see some of Nashville's most interesting sights along the way, but you'll spend very little time doing the whole route.

One of the best things about this tour is that you can tailor it to suit you and your group's interests. Among the places you can visit during the tour are: Nashville's most famous distillery, the city's most famous murals, and if you want, you can also make a party stop to see what it's like to celebrate in the city of music.

Interesting details

  • Price: Can cost approximately 368 euros per group of up to 12 people.
  • Duration: It can last approximately two hours.
  • Means of transport: The entire journey is by bus, including transfer to and from your accommodation.
  • Advantages of this option: You will have a cooler full of ice. You can be sure that you will be travelling in a bus with comfortable seats throughout the journey. You will also be accompanied by a tour guide throughout the activity.
  • Disadvantages of this option: Tips are not included. Alcoholic drinks are also not included.

7. Bus tour of Nashville's premier distillery and craft brewery

Beer in Nashville| ©Matt
Beer in Nashville| ©Matt

During this tour you'll get to see where craft and legal liquor is produced. The tour specialises in showing you the best of Nashville's beverage scene, so on the way to the first distillery tour, you'll stop at three or four different places to see the brewing of beer and other spirits.

The tour guide will also tell you everything you want to know about the distilleries, beer brewing and other interesting facts about the brewing process, so this is not only a great bus tour, but one of the best food tours in Nashville.

Interesting details

  • Price: This experience can be priced at approximately 112 euros per adult.
  • Duration: The tour should take around 3 hours.
  • Means of transport: The whole tour is done by bus, in fact, including the transfer to and from a place to be agreed with the tour guide or driver.
  • Advantages of this option: You will stop at 3 or 4 different local distilleries and breweries. Alcoholic beverages are included with approximately 9 to 12 tastings of local beer. Entry to Pennington Distilling Co. and another distillery is included.
  • Disadvantages of this option: There must be a minimum of four people for this tour to take place, otherwise it may be cancelled. Meals during the tour are not included. Drinks outside of the tour package are not included.

8. We Love Nashville Private Group Tour

The Gulch, Nashville.| ©Travis Estell
The Gulch, Nashville.| ©Travis Estell

This is a tour for your group of up to 14 people only. You'll board a private bus where you'll get to see the city's iconic sights. It's special because this tour has a family-friendly feature, not only is it only available to your family group, but the tour guide is willing to tell you in detail the story behind each of these sites.

Among the places you'll get to see on this tour are Music Row, downtown and Printer's Alley. You'll also get to see other places like The Gulch, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, Marathon Village and more. At each of the places to see, you can stop for a few minutes, walk around and of course, take lots of pictures.

One way to save on your visit to each of these iconic places in the city is definitely to use the Nashville City Pass, the city pass, which will get you into each of the places on this tour.

Interesting details

  • Price: This experience can be found for approximately 54 euros per person.
  • Duration: It can last around an hour and a half.
  • Means of transport: This tour is done by private bus.
  • Advantages of this option: Only available for your group. Refrigerator is provided on board so you can keep your drinks cold at all times. Bottled water is included in the price.
  • Disadvantages of this option: No meals, alcoholic beverages or soft drinks are included. Gratuities are not included.

9. Bus tour with wine tasting and karaoke.

Tour Bus| ©Mike Freeman
Tour Bus| ©Mike Freeman

This is one of the most luxurious tours you can take in the city and one of the best tours in Nashville. It's a bus tour with all the comforts of home, where you'll also enjoy karaoke and other on-board experiences. You'll get to sample some of the best drinks in town.

The bus is also equipped with wifi, TVs and air-conditioning, making it a great plan for hen parties, outings with friends and other similar trips. Although you'll make stops to get to know the city, the main attraction of this tour is what you'll enjoy inside the bus.

Interesting details

  • Price: Approximately 2200 euros per group of up to 14 people.
  • Duration: It can last approximately 5 hours or a whole day.
  • Means of transport: The entire tour is by private bus and with all amenities, including transfer to and from your accommodation.
  • Advantages of this option: At each stop you make, you will have an entrance ticket to each attraction, such as the Country Music Museum, Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, among others similar. This is a private tour, so only your group can participate.
  • Disadvantages of this option: Not suitable for pregnant women.

10. Private party tour for 4, 6 or 8 hours by bus

Hop on Hop Off tour| ©Ursula
Hop on Hop Off tour| ©Ursula

This private tour is one of the best options if you want to party in Nashville. One of its biggest advantages is that it's a tour specially dedicated to you and your group, so you'll have the chance to have as much fun as possible during the tour.

You will like the fact that this tour will not be organised by the tour guide in its entirety, but you will be able to participate in the itinerary of the tour together with the person who will take you to know each one of these places, so you will be sure to visit only the places that interest you in the city. The atmosphere inside the bus will be absolutely festive.

Interesting details

  • Price: From approximately 719 euros per group.
  • Duration: It can last 4, 6 or 8 hours, depending on what you specify with the driver and how much fun you are having on board.
  • Means of transport: The whole tour is completed by bus, including transfer to and from your accommodation.
  • Advantages of this option: Accommodation is included according to the itinerary. Also included is the accompanying person or host, as well as transport to and from your accommodation. You will be provided with an air-conditioned vehicle for the entire trip.
  • Disadvantages of this option: Food and beverages not specified in the package are not included. Tips are also not included in the price.