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Grand Ole Opry

Shuffle on down to the site of Nashville’s most famous weekly music gig, where many a country star has shone.

Grand Ole Opry: Our most recommended tours and activities

Nashville: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour

1. Nashville: Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour

Journey through Nashville's top sights with a hop-on hop-off trolley tour. Head through 'The District,' a downtown area featuring opportunities for world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment. Learn about Nashville's rich history. Hop aboard the Old Town Trolley to view popular attractions like the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Parthenon, and the Bicentennial Capitol Mall. More than just a sightseeing tour, it's a fun and educational adventure as your trolley conductor provides an entertaining narration that includes little-known facts and behind-the-scenes tips. Avoid city traffic and costly parking with an option that leaves you free to concentrate on taking in the sights. When you're finished, just hop aboard the next Old Town Trolley to continue discovering all that Nashville has to offer. A combination of transportation and entertainment, the Old Town Trolley is the best way to see the city. Offering 13 convenient stops: 1) Lower Broadway 2) 116 5th Ave N: Ryman Auditorium 3) 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S: Country Music Hall of Fame 4) 301 6th Ave N, War Memorial/TPAC5) 401 Gay St: Musicians Hall of Fame 6) 900 Rosa L Parks Blvd: Farmers’ Market 7) Capitol View 8) 1305 Clinton St STE 100: Marathon Village9) 2500 West End Ave, Centennial Park 10) Midtown11) 1901 15th Ave S: Belmont Mansion12) The Gulch 13) 1001 Broadway: Union Station

Nashville: Grand Ole Opry Show Ticket

2. Nashville: Grand Ole Opry Show Ticket

Complete your visit to Music City with a visit to Country Music's most famous stage, the Grand Ole Opry House. This iconic live performance and radio broadcast brings rising stars, superstars, and country legends together on stage every week, along with bluegrass, family-friendly comedy, and more. Opry shows are never rehearsed, and never the same show twice. Experience all different shades of Country, Western, and Americana music in one night as you are taken on a musical journey. This is a can’t-miss experience for fans of all ages. Select your seating area at the time of purchase and enjoy an unforgettable evening at the Grand Ole Opry. Upgrade your visit by selecting one of the Premium Experience options, which includes a show ticket in either a Tier 1 or Tier 2 seat and provides access to the exclusive Circle Room Lounge. There you will meet an Opry performer, enjoy appetizers, two top-shelf beverages, and receive a commemorative photo to take home. Opens 1 hour before the show and remains open through intermission.

Nashville: Grand Ole Opry Backstage Tour

3. Nashville: Grand Ole Opry Backstage Tour

Go backstage at the Grand Ole Opry and enjoy exclusive access to the venue that made country music famous. Your expert guide will take you through the venue and introduce you to the famous musicians and stories that have made this such a beloved chapter in Nashville's history. See artifacts and photos from all eras of music history and walk through the artist's entrance. The Grand Ole Opry truly is a family; learn about the bond between the performers, their families, and this incredible piece of living history. Visit 18 different musician dressing rooms, all decorated in different themes to represent pivotal moments in country music. You may even get a chance to visit Studio A, a working television studio which was home to Hee Haw and many more productions.

Nashville: Opry Country Classics Show at the Grand Ole Opry

4. Nashville: Opry Country Classics Show at the Grand Ole Opry

Presented at the historic Grand Ole Opry House, this show celebrates the songs that made Music City. A celebrity host will share stories and songs; guests will sing their own hits as well as timeless favorites by the likes of Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash; and a spotlight artist will headline the show with several of his or her memorable classics. This is sure to be a classic night of music. Experience and sing along to timeless classics performed at the most iconic venue in country history.

Nashville: Sightseeing Cart Tour

5. Nashville: Sightseeing Cart Tour

Experience Nashville from a local’s perspective while you zip around town in a golf cart, seeing, touching, and smelling your way through the music city. On this tour, hit 35 of the major sightseeing destinations of the city like the Ryman Auditorium, where the Grand Ole Opry, the longest-running American radio broadcast in history, is staged, the Gulch, Midtown, Music Row, and many more. After you hit all the sights, pick up some recommendations from your local guide for nightlife and restaurants in Nashville so you can make the most of your time in the vibrant city. During the tour grab the opportunities to stop for priceless photos.

Nashville: Music History Guided Walking Tour

6. Nashville: Music History Guided Walking Tour

Wander Nashville's $10 Walking Tour provides visitors a budget-friendly opportunity to experience Music City's rich history from the ground up. Wander's award-winning guides lead groups downtown past over 100 points-of-interest, sharing unique stories, interviews, music and videos through personal listening devices, as well as offer additional discounts to area attractions, shows, tours, and events. Learn behind-the-scenes information about Nashville's most famed sites, including the Legendary Ryman Auditorium, The Grand Ole Opry, Nissan Stadium, The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Tennessee State Capitol. Meander through the Athens of the South's famous (and infamous) neighborhoods like Lower Broadway, Capitol Hill, Printers' Alley, 2nd Avenue, and the Walk of Fame Park.

Downtown Nashville: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

7. Downtown Nashville: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore Nashville with an audio tour that takes you through the heart of downtown Nashville. The guide in your ear, Ed Owen, shares the history of the Ryman Auditorium and Grand Ole Opry while you walk down ‘Honky Tonk Row’ on Lower Broadway. Begin your tour at Ryman Auditorium and pass by numerous venues owned by well-known names like Blake Shelton, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Kid Rock, Miranda Lambert, and Glen Campbell. Along the way, listen for recommendations on where to grab a bite or drink. Get a chance to take pictures from the Siegenthaler Walking Bridge, visit the Nashville Walk of Fame, and hear stories about the Country Music Hall of Fame. Ed will even teach you to talk like a genuine Tennessean. Wind up at Nudie’s Honky Tonk, where you can hear fantastic music and feast your eyes on some of the genre’s greatest outfits of the past, including Elvis Presley’s gold lame suit. By the end of the tour, you will know something about the city’s earliest settlers at Fort Nashborough, and understand how Nashville became the Music City.

Nashville: The Pink Panther City Adventure Game - App Guided

8. Nashville: The Pink Panther City Adventure Game - App Guided

Welcome to the famous "Music City", Nashville, Tennessee! Start your detective journey at the renowned Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, delving into the history of country music, before heading over to the grand Hermitage Hotel, an emblem of Southern elegance in Downtown Nashville. Get ready for a potential clue or a red herring at Ryman Auditorium, known as the "Mother Church of Country Music". While you're downtown, also stop by Centennial Park, a large urban park located approximately two miles west of downtown, boasting a full-scale replica of The Parthenon. Coffee break at Frothy Monkey, one of Nashville's most beloved coffee chains, is next on the list. Here, test your powers of deduction over a cup of the city's finest brew. Moving on, explore The Gulch, a trendy shopping district, packed with upscale boutiques, renowned eateries, and vibrant murals - a perfect place to hide a clue or two. Don't miss the historic Tennessee State Capitol, standing tall on a hilltop with an awe-inspiring view of the city. The building is steeped in history, with its stunning Greek Revival style architecture and lush grounds. Wrap up your detective adventure, hopefully with the Pink Panther diamond in hand, back at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Here's to a melodious, mysterious day in the Music City! Please note, this is a Driving and Walking Tour Experience, where you are navigated to locations that unlock new parts of the story. You are encouraged to explore freely at your own leisure.

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What people are saying about Grand Ole Opry

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 953 reviews

Excellent, comprehensive, informative audio tour, well worth the expenditure.

Gives you a good overview of what is around the area and the history.

Best way to see downtown Nashville in a short amount of time!

A great way to see Nashville and learn about the history!

All the guides were knowledgeable and entertaining