Hop on and off a narrated vintage trolley around historic Franklin
7 hours
All-day pass, Live narration
Explore Franklin, Tennessee on a hop-on, hop-off vintage trolley with live narration. Ride past 50+ points of interest and hop off to explore historic sites and downtown stops.
Operates Tuesday–Friday, typically 10am–5pm (last full tour departs Stop #1 at 5pm). Wheelchair accessible upon request.
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Plan on about 45 minutes for a full loop.
The Franklin Hop runs Tuesday–Friday from 10:00am–6:00pm. The last full tour departs Stop #1 at 5:00pm. It does not operate Saturday–Monday.
Stops and sights include The Factory at Franklin, Carnton, the Carter and Lotz Houses, and Downtown Franklin.
400 Main St #130, Franklin, TN 37064
The tour guides here really make the experience shine. Big Jerry gets called out multiple times for being witty, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun to be around, while other guides like Jolene, Nick, and Leonard earn enthusiastic praise for keeping things entertaining and informative. Even when someone ended up being the only person on a tour, they still ran it and made it feel personal and engaging rather than awkward. The professional drivers and well-maintained equipment get consistent mentions too. Most folks rave about the Nashville city tour and specialty trips like Franklin and Graceland excursions. Tours feel well-organized with good timing and pacing. The one-hour Nashville overview works great for people short on time who want to hit the main sights, though one reviewer felt it was a bit rushed and not quite worth it given Nashville's layout. There are a handful of concerning road safety complaints from other drivers on the highway that stand out, but the overwhelming majority of travelers had wonderful experiences with friendly, capable guides who clearly love what they do.
We were privileged enough to tour with Michel on the Celebrity cruise through Nashville. This tour was amazing and his knowledge and stories made the tour a highlight of our trip. The attendees in the at check in where extremely friendly and welcoming. Definitely a top knotch tour company.
Missy Leroux
April 11, 2026
We were privileged enough to tour with Michel on the Celebrity cruise through Nashville. This tour was amazing and his knowledge and stories made the tour a highlight of our trip. The attendees in the at check in where extremely friendly and welcoming. Definitely a top knotch tour company.
Missy Leroux
April 11, 2026