Tour the Ryman Auditorium, the former home of the Grand Ole Opry
1 - 2 hours
Ryman tour, exhibits, photo
Explore the Ryman Auditorium and walk through over 130 years of music history in downtown Nashville. Choose a self-guided tour or a guided VIP tour and see exhibits, theater experiences, and more.
Oversized bags and weapons are prohibited, and all guests are subject to security screening. Service animals are welcome. Professional cameras with detachable or telephoto lenses are prohibited, and cameras are not permitted during the Backstage Tour.
All sales are final. Cancel 21+ days before for 100% refund. Cancel 8–20 days before for 100% refund as a gift card (no cash refund). Cancel within 7 days is not refundable; no-call, no-show no refund. Weather cancellations get a 100% gift card (no cash refund).
Oversized bags and weapons are prohibited, and all guests are subject to a security screening.
Service animals are welcome in Ryman Auditorium.
You may bring in a digital, disposable or 35mm camera. Professional cameras with detachable or telephoto lenses are prohibited. During Self-Guided tours of the Ryman, cameras are allowed. However, they are not permitted at anytime during the Backstage Tour.
116 Rep. John Lewis Way North Nashville, TN 37219
Standing on Fifth Avenue in downtown Nashville, Ryman Auditorium feels like hallowed ground the moment you step inside. The warm glow of stained glass windows falls across original church pews, and the curved balcony frames a stage where country music's greatest voices have performed for well over a century. Whether you attend a show or explore on your own, Ryman Auditorium rewards every visitor with a tangible sense of place that few venues anywhere can match.
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May 25, 2026