Great place to visit with several tours to choose from. You can learn a lot about the Plantation…read morehouse, grounds, kitchens, and slavery at the Plantation. Choose what you are interested in. The tour of the Planation House was very cool describing the way they lived in the 1800s and did reflect on slavery, you can walk around the grounds and the replica of a slave cabin has lots of information on the past. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and did reflect how and why the family was wealthy using slaves. The winery was a nice experience also and after the tasting had a glass of wine on the patio and listed to live music.

Visited Belle Meade Plantation & Winery and it left a bad taste in my mouth - literally and…read morefiguratively. The tour focused on glorifying the slave owners' "heritage" while minimizing the enslaved people who actually built the wealth and success of this place. That kind of selective storytelling is disrespectful. The wine tasted awful once I realized the truth was being watered down. Seeing people arrive for a wedding on the grounds as we were leaving? Disgusting. Celebrating on land rooted in exploitation, without fully honoring that history, is not romantic. It's erasure. I don't do rewritten history. Tell the whole truth or don't tell it at all.

What a great way to explore Downtown Nashville! Our Tour Guide was Jason (from Australia) and he…read morewas a good time! Jason made sure to ask us what are the 'Must Sees' on our list in Nashville and he also gave us great recommendations for cocktails and restaurants! It was a great day out and we saw the Country Music Hall of Fame...Recording Studios....Moonshine Tasting....Oldest Churches..Hotel where Little Richard lived the last years of his life and of course the Famous Broadway Strip where all the bars are located! What an amazing time with Jason...Good Job Mate! Highly Recommend!

We had not had time to book a tour in advance so we were happy to get this tour. "Joe" was a great…read moreguide with all the information on Nashville & Tennessee history! The tour started at our hotel, the Sheraton and proceeded down towards Printers Alley/Broadway. I would highly recommend his tour, we have done many in cities around the world.

I was visiting my only high school friend in Franklin, and we were looking for something to do…read moredowntown that did not revolve around eating or drinking for once. She has lived there for years and had never done this tour, which made it feel like a bit of a discovery for both of us. We ended up at the Lotz House Museum, and it turned out to be one of those unexpectedly memorable experiences. On this particular day, we lucked out with Chuck as our guide. He is a former high school history professor, and you can tell immediately. He does not just recite facts, he brings everything to life with stories, details, and just the right amount of drama. The house itself is not large, but that almost works in its favor. Between the stories of the Lotz family and the vivid accounts of the Battle of Franklin happening right outside, you can practically see it all unfolding as you move from room to room. It is the kind of experience that sticks with you long after you leave, and at around seventeen dollars, it feels like an absolute steal. And do not skip the gift shop. Treat yourself to a peach Nehi soda on your way out. It is unexpectedly fantastic, and I am still thinking about how to get my hands on more.

This is such a great piece of Tennessee and US history to get to experience and learn about. Evan…read morewas an AMAZING tour guide--so knowledgeable and entertaining. There were 6 of us in our group, ages 7, 12, 13 and three adults and we were all fully intrigued and impressed. Definitely worth the time (an hour or so) and price...though I recommend purchasing your tickets through Lotz House directly and not a third party which was a major upcharge. Highly recommend this tourist stop and then seeing charming downtown Franklin.

Wow, the Nashville Parthenon is breathtaking. After paying the $15 admission fee. We immediately…read moreheaded to the Naos to see Athena. After admiring her beautiful statue, we walked through the galleries and treasury. I've been wanting to visit Nashville's Parthenon for years and it was everything I hoped it would be. Check out the website before visiting. It seems to be kept updated with closures, hours, and local events. Plus it contains a wealth of information regarding the exhibits with visitor guides and audio tours.

While we were in town, the Parthenon interior was closed due to HVAC maintenance so we missed out…read moreon exploring the exhibits inside. However, taking photos of the outside was still pretty special. It was my 2nd time here, but I think the 1st time I came - it was at night. This time my family came with me; we went during the day and the weather was so nice for some great photos! It's a convenience that the Parthenon is right inside Centennial Park so there are still other things you can do in addition to visiting the Parthenon.

My daughter's first grade class recently visited for a field trip. I was impressed by the…read moreorganization and what was covered as part of the field trip. The location was easy to find and a quick drive from Franklin. Plenty of parking was available for our group. The lot was gravel which I usually hate, but I didn't mind their lot. The field trip was well organized and had three parts. It was a great mix of being educational and entertaining. The kids started in the barn area and ate lunch (that they brought) at the tables in there. Bathrooms were available in that building. The guide there (a taller gentleman) taught the kids dances and etiquette. He was great with the kids. Next, we moved to the home tour. The guide there obviously did not like kids and was on the dry side. It was still educational and interesting to see the house. Lastly, the kids made cards using feathers and "ink" for writing. It was a nice variety of activities. Travellers Rest is a good spot to check out for people with an interest in history.

I had the pleasure of visiting Traveller's Rest on a sunny October afternoon. There are layers of…read morehistory here, with very knowledgeable guides. Our guide, Hannah, was an personable, engaging storyteller who could answer any questions. I appreciated that the tour gave a full picture of the history--good, bad and ugly. Recommended!

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I first learned about free walking tours during my international travel. Now,  wherever I'm…read moretraveling to I always check to see if they have a tour.  Luckily, I was able to join an available tour for the downtown area on a Sunday morning. The day was cold and dreary, but I still had an amazing time. The tour guide, Paul, was excellent. He kept the tour entertaining and educational. Paul seemed very passionate about the history and culture of Nashville. The tour lasted a little over an hour, and at the end, he gave us suggestions and directions based on our interests. I loved his honesty on places he thought we would or wouldn't enjoy based on our interests.  These tours are a great way to meet other travelers while enjoying the major attractions.  Of course, the tours aren't completely free because guides do accept gratuity, which they truly deserve.

We booked our trip with BOF when things seemed to be getting a little better despite the pandemic…read more As seasoned distillery tourists, my friend and I were excited to check out some places in TN while we were in town, but didn't want to have to worry about driving ourselves or ride sharing due to distance between places. When I found BOF I knew we'd be in good hands. We booked the 3 distilleries + winery option (best bang for our buck and best way to see multiple places). But as our trip drew closer, the restrictions on bars and places began to return. About a week prior to our visit, BOF alerted us that we either would have to do just 1 distillery and the winery or we could get a refund completely. Since this experience was part of the whole reason we chose Nashville, we decided to back down to just the 1 distillery option. The company was great about keeping in contact with us up until the day. We met the bus at the designated pick up location, got inside, introduced ourselves and then the door closed and the wheels started moving. We were shocked that they kept our reservation - we were in a party bus and it was just the two of us! We were told we could bring roadies (we opted for coffee because we're old and needed the mid-day pick-me-up) and the bus was stocked with water and snacks. Off we went to our distillery - Corsair. It was a very cool brick building, and our guide (I wish I could remember her name, so sorry) got us checked in. Since we were about 30 minutes early, we had time to explore the rest of the building/shops which was a bonus. After the fantastic tour and tasting, we re-boarded and began our drive to Arrington Winery. Although any $ spent at Arrington is not included in the cost of BOF, it was totally worth it to have them take us there. It is a bit of a hike and I wouldn't feel comfortable driving myself back to downtown after a visit there. We had about 1.5 hours at Arrington which was perfect for some tastings, a glass of frose and some snacks. Our driver was safe, and super nice. Since it was just the two of us, we asked if she could drop us off direct at our hotel (about 2 miles away from the determined location) and she did, which saved us an additional UBER ride, so thank you! I look forward to whenever everything opens back up and we can book another tour with them again to try out some new places!

So happy to find Barrels of Fun!! We were just visiting Nashville for a few days and didn't want to…read morerent a car for the ride to Arrington Vineyards. Such a fun day, driver was super friendly and we met some great girls on the bus. The only thing I would recommend is that we could've maybe stayed a little longer...but it was enough for a bottle of wine! Also, I left my Quay sunglasses on the bus...they were kind enough to send them to MA for me :)

WE did the night time monster truck tour. We had great time Sean are driver was very informative…read moreand funny. HE made laugh the whole time and he kept making sure we where okay and also seeing if the music was at okay volume. We also had bit to eat in there the food was good. We had grill cheese, southern husky puppies, cheese burgers, mozzarella sticks. The only thing my daughter wasn't sure was the southern street corn cause it tasted different from south Texas.

As a travel advisor, I'm always looking for experiences that truly stand out--and Joyride Golf Cart…read moreTours delivered exactly that! The Manager's Special was the perfect choice, and our tour guide created an unforgettable day by customizing stops along the way, sharing local history, and adding fun tasting experiences throughout the tour. It felt personalized, relaxed, and so much fun from start to finish. If you're looking for a unique way to explore and make memories, I highly recommend booking with Joyride! Thanks so much JR team