Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park Attractions & Things to do

On this fun and delicious tour, sample the best of Nashville's classic cuisine and visit some amazing places along the way. We'll enjoy a frosty local cocktail, taste hand-made spirits, visit a bakery with a history, enjoy Centennial Park, where you'll learn about the Parthenon, Vanderbilt, and more. Experience whole-hog barbecue at it's very best and learn the secrets that make it so amazing. Feel the heat with authentic Nashville Hot Chicken. Lots of food, fun, and local insights!

Along the way, you'll see sights such as the Capitol, Bicentennial Mall, Sounds stadium, Germantown, the Cumberland River, Marathon Village, East Nashville's Five Points, Nissan Stadium, and much more!

We may substitute or alter the specific stops and foods, based on daily closures or events.

Travel in our comfortable high-roof touring van with a knowledgeable and fun local guide. The very best way to experience Nashville's neighborhoods, history, and amazing local foods!
Duration: 3 hours.

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 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!
Duration: 3 hours.

Come see Nashville up close and personal on our 1.5- or 2.5-hour Segway tour. Tours start and end just a block from lower Broadway.

1.5-HOUR MUSIC CITY SNAPSHOT TOUR
Travel around the entertainment district and take in sights such as Ascend Amphitheater, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena, the Ryman Auditorium and our Music City Center. This tour is perfect for first time riders, experienced riders on a time crunch and those just stopping by Nashville for a day! Begin with a 30min training session before heading out for an hour of fun!

2.5-HOUR DOWNTOWN TOUR
We'll take you 5 miles through Nashville covering such landmarks as the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena, Fort Nashborough, Bicentennial Mall, Farmer's Market, and the Tennessee State Capitol. We'll even cover areas most tours can't get to, because you're on your very own Segway! Tour has a 30min training session followed by 2hr Segway tour!
Duration: 1 to 3 hours.

Enjoy Nashville's favorite foods and a private sightseeing tour exclusively for your group. Visit Nashville neighborhoods and landmarks with your private guide, and sample our quintessential foods along the way. Discover the food, fun, and facts that make Nashville a unique and fascinating city! Along the way, sample our signature Nashville Hot Chicken, Whole-hog BBQ, our own frosty alcohol milkshake, and the quirky and local neighborhoods that showcase Nashville's creativity. BYOB on the van! It's fun, social, and delicious!
Duration: 3 hours.

Discover the local side of Nashville on our Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour! This guided adventure takes you beyond the tourist hotspots to explore the city’s vibrant neighborhoods, tucked-away landmarks, and unique cultural spots.

Glide effortlessly through scenic streets, stopping at spots rich in history, flavor, and charm. Along the way, our knowledgeable guides share fascinating stories and fun facts that bring Nashville to life. Perfect for visitors and locals alike, this tour offers a fresh perspective on Music City while supporting local businesses and uncovering its best-kept secrets.

With e-bikes making it easy and fun for riders of all levels, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable ride through the heart of Nashville. Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, this tour promises new discoveries and memorable moments at every turn. Book today and see why this is one of our most popular adventures!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

You haven’t seen Nashville until you’ve seen it at night. Enjoy an informative and entertaining tour with an experienced guide as he whisks you through the beauty that is Music City at night, including stops at some of the most memorable and captivating sites that Nashville has to offer. See a breathtaking vantage point of the Nashville skyline, the Parthenon, the Tennessee State Capitol building, Bicentennial Mall, downtown Broadway, and more!
The tour also includes a short time at many of the locations for you to hop off and snap some great photos of this beautiful city. Perfect for getting those Instagram shots!
Duration: 2 hours.

There's no better way to experience Nashville than by being guided by resident Singer/Songwriter, Steven Whitson, who can offer a behind the scenes look into Music City and serenade your group with an original song he wrote.

Starting and ending times for tour will be determined based on the customers itinerary and the guides availability for the day booked.

Duration: 2 hours.

The Experience

Buckle-up for Nashville’s best city tour in a comfortable, enclosed, and air-conditioned 14 passenger bus. Locally owned and operated by Tennessee native Joe Nashville (Officially Licensed by Nashville Metro MTA), this tour is a gem! Joe will take you a 1.5-hour spin through Nashville to show the known and unknown sights.

Most Nashville riding tours are large company tours that offer tours on large buses with driver/guide using a loudspeaker. Joe's tours are more intimate and small enough to interact with guests.

The tour covers the history, music, trials, characters, and current vibe of the city that makes it a favorite for folks from around the globe.

Tour routes may vary slightly due to availability, traffic, construction, etc. Places we will see, stopping along the way at notable landmarks, will include Lower Broad, Nissan Stadium, Musician’s Hall of Fame, The State Capital, Music Row, Printer’s Alley, Music Circle and many other places in Music City.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

You can rent our guided, open-air bus, for your private group of up to 12 people for a 2-hr time block. These tours are completely customizable to your preference, below are our 3 most common tours. Want something else contact us directly and we’ll create an experience just for you and your guests. If you want to do a mural tour, brewery tour, or party bus tour we got you covered. Or better yet make it a combination of all the best sites Nashville has to offer.

Xperience Nashville is a great way to host a relationship building experience for your employees or guests while getting to see the local sights of Nashville. We can fully customize your tour to your preferences ensuring everyone has a great time!

Our private tours are available from the Hours of 10:00am-6:00pm. Please contact us directly to schedule a time.
Duration: 2 hours.

Let our experienced 5-star tour guide take you on a memorable sightseeing tour around Nashville. This 90 minute tour is not only going to highlight all the main attractions that the Music City is famous for but also those special places that only a local can share with you. Xperience Nashville offers you a comfortable open-air ride that offers great views. As the most affordable tour in town you won't be disappointed. Looking to book the whole bus, call us directly.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes.

Nashville food, cultural insights, history, & sightseeing all wrapped into one amazing private tour! You will be personally introduced to Music City by your friendly guide and give your taste buds a ride along the way.  Sample Nashville's favorite signature dishes and visit quaint, quirky Nashville neighborhoods as you travel in a comfortable luxury vehicle. Your tour includes enough samples of our favorite foods to make a meal together with your choice of a local beer tasting or cocktail. Maximum 3 travelers per booking.
Duration: 3 hours.

See the best from the ground up with an immersive electric bike sightseeing tour from Wander Nashville. Offering multiple daily departures, award-winning guides, live narration and music, a personal listening device, and the industry's best equipment, Wander is Music City's best e-bike tour. Our hybrid bicycle tours are designed to safely adventure throughout Nashville's best neighborhoods without having to work to hard on Nashville's varying terrain. Wander is Music City's only e-bike tour that begins and ends in the center of the city so that we can spend more time seeing the sights and less time getting to them. Every tour is led by an expert, Platinum Ambassador certified guide and local expert and includes immersive live audio, music, interviews, and anecdotes from over 200 years of Middle Tennessee history.
Duration: 2 hours.

This tour incorporates Joyride’s famous one and half hour sightseeing tour along with admission to two of Nashville’s best attractions. Visit 35+ sightseeing locations on this bus tour, in which you get to see your way through Nashville.

If you're visiting for the first time or just want to learn more about the “It” City, then Joyride Nashville is the answer. Voted as one of the top five activities to do in Nashville, our sightseeing tour shows you a side of the city that you might otherwise have never known.

Option 1 - Bus Tour with Admission Tickets:
During this tour, you will spend an hour and a half sightseeing throughout Nashville then spend an hour and 30 minutes at the Historic Ryman Auditorium. Once you have experienced the Ryman, you will board the bus and get to take a ride down world famous Broadway! This tour concludes at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Option 2 - Bus Tour Only without Admission:
You will return to Country Music Hall of Fame while others visit the Ryman.
Duration: 105 to 210 minutes.

A great overview of downtown Nashville, where historical sites meet modern architecture and captivating artwork.

Discover Nashville’s history and culture, the history of Country Music and The Grand Ole Opry, with stories and fun facts about some of Music City’s most famous and infamous people and iconic places.

Multiple stops for photo opportunities, spontaneous exploring, and potty breaks, anywhere along the way.

All rides are private and can seat up to 7 passengers.

Kid friendly, if it needs to be.
Duration: 2 hours.

Experience Nashville with the classic BRONCO! Tour Nashville with the best, most passionate and informative tour guide in town. A truly historical, factual, journey through the history of Nashville and the history of country music. Murals, architecture, backstories, back alleys, everything that is interesting and cool about this amazing city! All done top down, open air, in a customized classic BRONCO!
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes.

On your three-hour walking tour of Nashville, you will discover how music forms a common thread throughout Nashville’s communities, binding the life and soul of the city and its people.

Your guide will talk to you about how the growth of Nashville’s music publishing sector in the 1800s helped prompt the deluge of popular artists visiting Nashville in the mid-1900s to play the Ryman Auditorium, including Sandra Bernhardt, Louis Armstrong, John Philip Sousa and Nat King Cole.

Learn about the music stars who have made Music City their permanent home, including the band members from the Kings of Leon, Justin Timberlake, The Black Keys, Keith Urban, Michael McDonald, Keb’ Mo’, Sheryl Crow, Paramore, Hot Chelle Rae, and Jack White.

As you walk, there will be numerous opportunities to hear the live music for which the city is known, and your tour will finish at the Johnny Cash Museum (tickets included)!
Duration: 3 hours.

Join us on our exciting and memorable bike tour of Nashville! Our tour will take you through some of the city's most iconic landmarks, including Music Row, The Gulch, and Centennial Park. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to explore the city's vibrant culture and history, while appreciating its natural beauty. Our knowledgeable and friendly tour guides will provide you with interesting facts and stories about the city, while ensuring your safety at all times. Plus, you'll have access to all the necessary equipment, including bikes, helmets, and lockers. With our bike tour, you'll get the best of both worlds—an unforgettable experience and a chance to learn more about Nashville's history and culture. So, why wait? Sign up for our bike tour and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!
Duration: 2 hours.

The Bicentennial Mall is one of Nashville’s premier tourist destinations. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll experience a performance of the Tennessee Carillon, stroll down the Walkway of Counties, visit the 200-feet wide map of the state, and learn about the State Capitol building. The tour ends with a trip down the Pathway of History, where you’ll learn how the state developed, hear about the sit-in protests during the Civil Rights era, and visit a World War II memorial. Along the way, you’ll learn about the history of Tennessee and Nashville.

You’ll also get a sense of how the Bicentennial Mall is a representation of all things Tennessee, from its beauty to its people, and its music. After all, the park was designed to celebrate the state. This magnificent park, an extension of the State Capitol, is one of the most historical spots in Nashville and you can enjoy this tour of the park on location or virtually at home after downloading the VoiceMap app.
Duration: 45 to 60 minutes.

Experience this upscale private excursion, The Nashville Grand Tour! You'll be guided by a local expert on all things Music City. Enjoy pick up and drop off at your location. You'll cruise in style in a luxury vehicle. Your tour covers downtown plus surrounding areas you choose to visit, going places no other Nashville tours will take you. Cover history, the music scene, architecture, local food and drink, hip neighborhoods, celebrity cemeteries, glamourous homes, and much more.

Sightsee at your own pace, ask questions, and stop when and where you want to. Your guide knows the city inside and out, and has extensive knowledge to make suggestions and personalize your tour. Each tour is unique because your group is!

Pick when and where to hop out to see landmarks, visit attractions, eat, stroll, sip, shop, and take advantage of photo ops. You'll pay directly if a food, drink, or admission charge applies. Take it all in on The Nashville Grand Tour!
Duration: 7 hours.

Experience the best of Music City on this exclusive 2-hour private tour, tailored for up to 6 guests. Skip the big crowds and ride in comfort in a luxury van as your expert guide takes you on a journey through Nashville’s most iconic landmarks and hidden treasures. Explore Music Row’s legendary recording studios, stroll past the full-scale Parthenon at Centennial Park, and learn about the stars and stories at the Country Music Hall of Fame. You’ll also uncover the charm of Printers Alley and the history of Fort Negley, all while enjoying a personalized, intimate experience. Perfect for small groups, this tour combines Nashville’s rich history, vibrant culture, and musical legacy into an unforgettable adventure designed just for you.
Duration: 2 hours.

Experience the vibrant energy of Music City like never before with a walking tour of downtown Nashville. Get your steps in and explore the city's rich history and legendary landmarks alongside a knowledgeable guide who will bring the stories of Nashville to life.

This unforgettable tour will take you through the heart of the city, stopping by iconic spots like the Country Music Hall of Fame and Ryman Auditorium.

Take in the sights, sounds, and feel of Nashville's bustling streets and immerse yourself in its unique culture.

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned local, this walking tour will give you a newfound appreciation for Nashville's magic and charm.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Embark on an unforgettable Nashville sightseeing adventure that brings the heart and soul of Music City to life! Our tour takes you from the iconic Country Music Hall of Fame, where legends are celebrated, to the lively Ascend Amphitheater with riverfront views, and Nissan Stadium for a glimpse into Tennessee Titans territory. You’ll cruise along the Cumberland River, marvel at the lights of historic Printer's Alley, and admire the beauty of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Nashville’s oldest. Soak in the state’s history at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and snap photos of the Tennessee State Capitol. Next, experience the unique artsy vibe of Marathon Village and the trendy flair of The Gulch before wrapping up on iconic Music Row. This tour is packed with legendary sights, perfect for uncovering Nashville’s vibrant past and exciting present.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.