Top 10 Literary, Art & Music Tours in Tennessee, United States

There's no better way to experience Nashville, TN than by being guided by a resident Singer/Songwriter who can offer a behind the scenes look into Music City. Starting and ending times for tour will be determined based on the customers itinerary and the guides availability for the day booked.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, GooGoo’s locally made, CD of your guides music

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Nobody knows how to throw a party like Joyride. Hop on our bus and let the good times roll! The party bus is our version of Tin Roof - One of Nashville's best bars! BYOB! This tour's price includes a base 20% gratuity for the bartender/dj on board. A tour guide will reach out to you via text message the day prior to your tour to arrange a meeting or pickup location. We make that contact between 4 and 8PM CST.

Inclusions: USB charging ports, Cooler with ice, Bartender / DJ

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuity

Discover a collection of the most authentic and dynamic murals that locals love but tourists don’t know exist on this street art tour in Nashville. Learn about the history and personalities behind each piece, and feel free to ask your guide to take your photo in front of the breathtakingly beautiful, Instagrammable murals. After meeting your United Street Tours’ guide at the meeting point, get some insider knowledge about the surrounding neighborhoods. Then, your guide will unveil murals created by Norf Art Collective, a team of social impact advocates with their own curated exhibition in the Frist Art Museum. During your 60-minute Nashville walking tour, you'll see other works by local artists and capture the story of Nashville through street art. You'll also have the opportunity to support local artists through the local partner's “tip yo’ artist” program, which sends your tips directly to the artists who created the murals you admire most.

Inclusions: 1-Hour Street Art Walking Photo Tour of Nashville, Local/Professional Guide, Have your photos taken in front of any of the visited murals, Discover hidden gem murals created by Nashville Locals, and learn the history behind each piece, See murals by Norf Art Collective, team of social impact advocates w/ an exhibition at Frist Museum, Entry Fees (if applicable), See a side of Nashville that most tourists never get to see, Benefit from a local guide who will show you spots you'd otherwise have missed

Exclusions: Gratuities (optional)

Valentine’s Day Romance Rides - 20 Minute Narrated Ride of Downtown Nashville Come and enjoy the extravagant Christmas decorations of downtown Nashville with a 20 Minute Private Narrated Ride in our beautiful and safe carriages. This elegant ride treats you to our amazing City Christmas Tree along with other decorated hotspots such as the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, The Country Music Hall of Fame, The Bridgestone Arena, The Johnny Cash Museum, Riverfront Park, Hard Rock Cafe, The Wild Horse Saloon, The Ryman Auditorium, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, and other tourist attractions and insight into various poplar dining establishments around our great city. Each Decorated with Seasonal festive lights Enjoy Christmas the Classy Way!!!! Private Reverse Ride, Call to schedule your Christmas Lights Rride Pickup and Drop-off at 100 Broadway downtown Nashville only

Inclusions: 20 Minute Horse Drawn Carriage Ride

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A bus ride, is a bus ride, is a bus ride.You will experience live entertainment during the bus ride to and from Short Mountain, by your host, Jay. Jay has shared the stage with the likes of Kenny Rogers, The Doobie Brothers, Jake Owen, Vince Gill, and Lady A. The fun will include trivia, dance contests, your favorite sing-alongs, and other great surprises! Short Mountain Distillery is a gem nestled in the hills of Woodbury, TN. You will have the chance to see the inner-workings of a small batch, craft distillery, experience a very interactive cocktail class, and have a delicious dinner featuring locally grown menu items. On the way back to Nashville, Jay will keep you entertained with his engaging style.

Inclusions: This tour includes a fun and flirty cocktail class, which includes cocktails from Short Mountain's moonshine and whiskey collection., This tour includes an appetizer, entree (more expensive items will require an upcharge), a dessert, and a non-alcoholic beverage., Distillery Tour, Live entertainment on the bus ride

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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! This tour can also be customized to fit your exact wishes. If you don't want to do brewery/distillery, you are welcome to do more sights and murals! You make the decision!

Inclusions: Nashville 3-in-1 Combo Tour by Golf Cart, 1-hour Nashville Sightseeing Tour, 1-Hour Nashville Mural & Instagram Tour, 1-Hour Brewery & Distillery Tour, Have the chance to experience a little bit of everything with this unique 3-in-1 combo tour

Exclusions: Drinks are not included in the price of the tour and are optional, Gratuity

A bus ride, is a bus ride, is a bus ride.You will experience live entertainment during the bus ride to and from Jack Daniel's, by your host, Jay. Jay has shared the stage with the likes of Kenny Rogers, The Doobie Brothers, Jake Owen, Vince Gill, and Lady A. The fun will include trivia, dance contests, your favorite sing-alongs, and other great surprises! Jack Daniel's is world-renowned and is nestled in the hills of Lynchburg, TN. You will have the chance to see the inner-workings of the most famous whiskey distillery, as well as tase JD's top-of-the-line whiskies in an intimate setting. Before departing back to Nashville, you will have time to peruse downtown Lynchburg and have some delicious food. On the way back to Nashville, Jay will keep you entertained with his engaging, interactive style!

Inclusions: Admission to the distillery and Angel's Share Tour, Live entertainment to and from the distillery

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If you’re looking to go big and you’re not ready to go home, cruise along with us in Nashville’s Premier bar on wheels. In this mobile bar, you will sip and see the city in style. Once you and your party hop on, you won’t want to leave. Your faces will light up with joy when you take a ride on Joyride’s creative rendition of Nashville’s favorite bar, Tin Roof.The lights of Broadway will become second string compared to the classic Christmas lights that Tin Roof is known for, all on our party bus. Our sound system will take your ears for a ride and fill your soul with joy as you are able to request your favorite tunes or listen to a certified tour guide’s perspective of all Nashville has to offer. Tours start at Tin Roof downtown. Once everyone arrives, stock the included cooler with your beverages of choice (or we will take you to a location to purchase your own alcohol) and climb aboard the bus and begin your journey through the streets of Nashville for an experience unlike any other.

Inclusions: 2-Hour Nashville Public Party Bus Experience, On-Site Bartender, Tour Guide, and DJ at no extra cost, Experience Customized Based on Group (Booze Cruise or City Tour), Experience a Party Bus Designed after Nashville’s favorite bar, Tin Roof., Party Bus includes Cup Holders, Phone chargers, Decorative Lights, and Music, Great photo opportunities

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

TOUR CHECK IN IS 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START TIME OF THE TOUR. This 90-Minute Segway Tour will cover the North Shore, Coolidge Park, Renaissance Park and the beautiful Chattanooga riverfront where you will see exciting sites that make Chattanooga unique. There is a lot to see in town and a lot to learn while you are here, but more importantly there is so much fun to be had!

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Food and drinks

TOUR CHECK-IN IS 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START OF THE TOUR. This Segway Tour will cover Historic Downtown Chattanooga where you will see exciting sites that make Chattanooga unique.  You will see places like the Dome building, Tivoli Theater, Ross's Landing, Miller Plaza, Warehouse Row, Urban Stack, The Chattanooga Choo-Choo, and the Tennessee Aquarium.  There is a lot to see in town and a lot to learn while you are here, but more importantly there is so much fun to be had!

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Food and drinks