Top Tennessee Half-day Tours

Enjoy Nashville through its food and drinks on this food tour by small-group van. With a guide, you'll be introduced to the city's food, history, culture, and sights in one tour as you visit quirky and quaint neighborhoods and stop at local eateries to sample dishes such as slow-roasted barbecue, authentic hot chicken, and Nashville's own frosty cocktail, the Bushwhacker. Select your preferred departure time when booking.

Cruise on Nashville's Cumberland River aboard one of the country's largest paddle-wheel boats, the 'General Jackson Showboat', during this excursion. Book for a lunch or dinner cruise, enjoying the scenery on the riverbanks as well as live entertainment. Round-trip transportation from local hotels included.

See the sights and sounds of Nashville on this guided sightseeing tour around Music City. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure, then enjoy the ride. Get an educational and entertaining live narrative from the experienced guide while rolling past famous landmark locations like historic Riverfront Park, Ryman Auditorium, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Tennessee State Capitol and more. Admission is included to Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Explore downtown Nashville on a food walking tour. Learn about the architecture, history, and landmarks of the city with a guide as you wander through the historic riverfront area and sample Southern food items and a specialty cocktail. You may also hear some live music and perhaps enjoy a beer.

With so much variety, it can be tricky to know which local drinks in Nashville are the best to try. This specialty tour helps you gain insight about local beers and spirits through tastings at the city's local distilleries and breweries. No need to worry about traveling on public transport, as VIP transfers between sites are provided. Along the way, stop at 3–4 different locations that make beers, bourbons, moonshine, and vodka.

Explore the top attractions in Memphis on this sightseeing tour along the Mississippi River. See landmark locations like the Memphis Pyramid, now a Bass Pro Shops “megastore” with shopping, a hotel, restaurants, a bowling alley, and an archery range; the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, where Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated and much more. A Memphis hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this tour.

Explore Nashville from a local's perspective on this city tour with a local guide. Aboard an open-air, low-speed vehicle, cruise through Nashville to see more than 35 landmarks and other sightseeing locations. Notable sights along this tour include Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, Johnny Cash Museum, Germantown, The Gulch, Tootsies, and Music Row. Select a morning, afternoon, or evening tour when booking.

Enjoy a little bit of everything during this unique, small-group combo tour in Nashville: tick off top landmarks in downtown Nashville—from the Tennessee State Capitol to famous honky tonk bars— in a comfortable golf cart, get a peek at the city’s Instagrammable murals, and taste locally brewed moonshine, whiskey, and vodka in two distilleries.

Get oriented with Nashville on this quick "New Nashville" tour, which was designed to show off the best of the city for those short on time or who only want an introduction before exploring more on their own. Traveling by open-top double-decker bus, you'll pass by more than 100 landmarks and attractions, such as Ryman Auditorium and Vanderbilt University.

See more of Nashville than just the music sights on this street art tour by private golf cart. With a guide, cruise along city streets, stopping at murals for photo ops. Select a morning, afternoon, or evening departure time when booking.

Discover Gatlinburg distilleries on this moonshine tasting tour. Learn how moonshine is traditionally distilled—and maybe even take a look behind-the-scenes with a distiller—and try plenty of samples, too. If you want, take a bottle home with you using the exclusive discount included for tour-goers.

Discover local Nashville fare and Southern favorites on this guided walking tour. As you explore the city, learn the history behind famous sites like Broadway, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Ryman Auditorium, and Printers Alley. Try typical foods that may include Nashville hot chicken, BBQ, beer, and more at local restaurants while you hear stories about Music City.

Taste your way around Nashville during this small-group, southern-style food crawl. Learn about the city’s dynamic gastronomy as you visit a handful of downtown food stops. Highlights include hot chicken at an iconic BBQ joint, a pulled pork sandwich, handmade buttermilk biscuits, and a taste of the tour’s keep-em-guessing “Secret Dish.”

Drive past the Mississippi River, grand Victorian homes, and cultural landmarks on this narrated tour of Memphis, which takes you beyond the city’s obvious sights. A tour of the legendary Sun Studios, where artists such as Johnnie Cash and Elvis Presley recorded their music is also included as is round-trip transportation from your downtown Memphis hotel.

First-time visitors to Memphis appreciate this overview driving tour of the city's key sights. Choose from morning or afternoon departures to see the city's Victorian homes, Beale Street, and Graceland, among other attractions. Stop to visit the famous ducks that make their home at the Peabody Hotel. Round-trip transport from and to your hotel (most mid-south properties) is included.

Discover a variety of Tennessee's moonshine and wine distilleries on a half-day tour from Pigeon Forte. Your guide shares the history of moonshine and prohibition, tastings of wine and moonshine, and details about local breweries and distilleries. Visit multiple moonshine distilleries and wineries, that may include Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, Hillside Winery, Smith Creek Moonshine, Mountain Valley Winery, or Tennessee XXX Moonshine.

Get the most out of your time in Nashville by combining two experiences—a pub crawl and a sightseeing tour. As you follow your guide around the city, learn about the historic downtown area and its most important sights. The tour passes the Ryman Auditorium and Printer’s Alley with plenty of historical information along the way. As well seeing top landmarks, the tour guide reveals tips on the best pubs and bars in the city.

Tennessee is known for its whiskey and moonshine, but sampling at distilleries is hard if you don't have a designated driver or a car. This Pigeon Forge Wine, Whiskey, and Moonshine Tour mixes a bit of Appalachian culture with visits to two popular distilleries, and it takes the hassle away of figuring out rides, too. An easy-to-find meeting spot in Pigeon Forge and bottled water are provided for a seamless day.

Experience Tennessee’s backcountry on a thrilling ride via a side–by–side (SXS) vehicle. This half–day tour is a great way to explore the rugged terrain of Williamsport in a unique way. Traverse dirt roads and shallow creeks, pass ghost towns and historic stores, and see caves and waterfalls throughout your journey.

Discover four different Chattanooga breweries and meet the brewmasters behind the beers during this half-day walking tour. Meet your guide for a small-group tour that includes tastings at each local brewery. Go behind the scenes to learn the secrets behind these craft beers and ask questions to the experts. Stroll between breweries and get to know Chattanooga as well.

Visit three craft distilleries along the Tennessee Whiskey Trail for a taste of Tennessee whiskey on a spirited tour of area's best pours. You'll learn about Tennessee's bootlegging past, get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how spirits are made, and discover the difference between fine whiskey and local moonshine. The tour visits different distilleries each day, chosen from a list of locations that range from science-driven spirits producers to down-home, family-owned whiskey operations. Tours depart from downtown Nashville.

The Great Smoky Mountains boast scenic views and this hiking tour takes you on a journey to find them. Join a small group and traverse through the lush landscapes to discover several streams, cascades, and creeks. Each season of the year puts on a different show for hikers so there's always something to enjoy. This is a moderately adventurous hike that gains elevation and climbs over downed trees.

Hop a specialty golf cart to ride in style between some of Nashville’s splashiest entrepreneur-founded boutiques. On this small-group shopping tour, you’ll have plenty of time to work those credit cards in white-hot Music City. Tours include plenty of time to grab an artisan cocktail along the way, plus stops at the city’s most colorful, selfie-worthy murals.

It might be nicknamed “Music City,” but Nashville is just as known for its BBQ and brew. On this specialty, foodie-focused tasting tour, you’ll hit three of the city’s most in-the-know hotspots to sample craft beer, winning whiskeys, smoked meats, and local bourbons, topped off by an insider’s tour at Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery.