Explore Things to Do in Tennessee
Welcome to Tennessee - a state alive with music, mountains, and memorable experiences at every turn. Feel the rhythm in Nashville, the heart of country music, and walk in the footsteps of legends in Memphis, home of Elvis Presley and the blues. Explore the breathtaking beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in America, or unwind with a scenic drive along the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. From vibrant cities and charming small towns to world-class barbecue, live music, and outdoor adventure, Tennessee offers a perfect mix of excitement, relaxation, and authentic Southern charm.
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Our site gives you a fast, convenient way to explore the best tours, excursions, and experiences available for your vacation in Tennessee. With up-to-date schedules, clear descriptions, and secure booking directly with local operators, you can lock in the activities you’re excited about before your trip even begins. No more scrambling for last-minute openings - just confident planning and more time to enjoy your getaway. Let us help you turn your vacation in Tennessee into something truly memorable.
Why wait until you arrive in Tennessee to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
Olive and Sinclair's Factory Tour
Saturdays • 30-45 minutes • Ages 6+ • Walking Tour
Nashville
30 - 45 minutes
Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co.
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Advanced Do It Yourself Party
For all ages! • Celebrate up to 1.5 hours • More Credits Than Economy Option
Cleveland
Pandemonium Family Fun Center
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Mountain Trail Adventure Ride
Best views! • 1.5 Hour Guided Tour • Experienced riders only
Sevierville
1.5 Hours
Bluff Mountain Adventures
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SPEAKEASY NASHVILLE! The VIP Platinum Key Experience
The ORIGINAL Prohibition-Inspired Posh & Personal Cocktail Tour
3 Hours
Cocktail Tour, Food Tour
Local Tastes of Nashville
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Private Nerf War Event
From $200 • Ages 5+ • 2 Hours • Entire venue buyout
Nashville
Private Tours
Nashville Airsoft
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Vineyard Tour
All Ages • 20 Minutes • Great for Families!
Madisonville
Tsali Notch Vineyard
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St. Paddy's Day Dive Bar Trolley Crawl
East Nashville St. Paddy's Crawl
Formal Victorian Tea
For all ages! • Enjoy a Formal Victorian Tea in the Tea Room
Mcminnville
Guided Tour
Falcon Manor DBA Falcon Rest Mansion & Gardens
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The Classic Middle Ocoee Adventure
Ages 12+ • 4 Hours • Class III and IV Rapids
Buford’s Boogertown BBQ Tour
All Ages • 2 Hours • Up to 14 People
Pigeon Forge
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Buford Boogertown Bus Tours
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Visit Chattanooga Explore All
General Admission Ticket
Starting at $20 | Unlimited Free Play | All ages welcome!
Chattanooga
Chattanooga Pinball Museum
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General Admission
For all ages! • 18+ to buy tickets • 1.5 Hours
Chattanooga
National Medal of Honor Heritage Center
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Tis The Season Luncheon!
2 hours • Lunch and Sightseeing
Chattanooga
2 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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Homefront Tea Room
2.5 Hour - Join Us for an Elegant High-Tea and Train Experience!
Chattanooga
Tea: 90 minutes Train Ride: Approximately 65 min
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
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PM Half Day | 25' Tri-Toon | Chickamauga
4 hrs. 2p-6p *Tuesday-Friday Only*
AM Half Day | 23' Tri-Toon | Chickamauga
4 hrs. 9a-1p *Tuesday-Friday Only*
Group Rates: Incline Railway Admission (Round Trip)
All Ages • For groups of 20 or more!
Chattanooga
15-30 Mintes
Transportation
The Incline Railway
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Full Day | 23' Tri-Toon | Riverfront
8 hrs. 10a-6p *ET
The Chattanooga Room (Check In 3pm-9pm)
Starting at $169 per night (before taxes & fees) • Queen-Sized Bed
Chattanooga
Lodging
The Mayor's Mansion Inn
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LAT 35 (Smaller Vessel) Sightseeing Cruise! - Optional Upgrades: Cheese and Charcuterie Board - BBQ Sandwich Plate - Cold Beer/
A fun sightseeing experience on an intimate pontoon
Chattanooga
1.5 hours (3 hours October 1- November 15, fall
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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Kayak Tours Explore All
Kayak Rentals
All Ages • Half & Full Day Options • Single-Person Kayaks • Great for Exploring!
Tandem Kayak Rental
All ages • 2 to 24 Hours • Sits 2 people
Ocoee
Kayak
Ocoee Paddleboarding & Watersports
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Afternoon Waterfall Trip to Burgess Falls (Does Not Meet at Smooth Rapids!)
Ages 7+ • 3.5 Hours
Sparta
Kayak
Smooth Rapids Outfitters
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2 Mile Short Float (Only Option for Tubing)
Ages 7+ • 1 Hour
Mcminnville
Kayak
Smooth Rapids Outfitters
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Old Hickory Lake Sunset / Glow Clear Kayak Tour
GLOW / CLEAR KAYAKS - Through Old Hickory Lake - Just outside of Nashville! • 2-2.5 hours • Ages 3+
Gallatin
2.5 hrs
Guided Tour, Kayak, Water Activities
Get Up & Go Kayaking - Old Hickory Lake
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GSMNP Kayak Tour (half day)
Great scenic National Park kayak tour. Great for beginners or advanced touring. Half Day tour.
Townsend
Kayak
Smoky Mountain Guides
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Tandem Kayak Rental
For all ages! • Must be 18+ to book • Life Jackets + Paddles + Transport Included!
Nunnelly
3–6 hours
Kayak
Pinewood Canoe & Camp
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"Olympic Section" Upper & Middle Ocoee River Whitewater Rafting 10 Miles
Ages 12+ • 5 Hours • Expert guides! Class 3 & 4+
Ocoee
Kayak
Ocoee Paddleboarding & Watersports
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Normandy Dam - Dement Bridge
For all ages! • 4.5 Hours • Kayaking and Canoeing for Everyone
Normandy
3.5 Hours
Kayak
Lucky Duck River Rentals at Normandy
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Chickamauga Dam Lock Kayak Tour
2.5 Hours • Ages 7+ • A truly unique Chattanooga kayaking experience!
Chattanooga
2.5 Hours -- Eastern Time Start
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Chattanooga Guided Adventures
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Guided Tours Explore All
Nashville #1 Historic E-Bike Tour
2 Hours • 200 Points of Interest • Immersive Audio from Live Guide
Nashville
Bike Tour, E-Bike, Guided Tour, History Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Wander Hospitality
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Lights Out
All ages • 3 Hours
Bristol
3 Hours
Guided Tour
Bristol Caverns
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Historic Memphis Walking Tour: Memphis Beyond Beale
1.5 Hours • All Ages!
Memphis
Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Backbeat Tours
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Highlights of the Smokies - Tastings, Scenery & Hidden Gems
21+ • 4 Hours • Our Top Rated Tour!
Pigeon Forge
4 Hours
Guided Tour
Pinyan Inc. DBA Smoky Bear Shuttle
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Tour of the Eugenia Williams House
$25 | 75 minutes | Your exclusive pass to 1941 luxury
Knoxville
75 minutes
Private Tours
Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Knoxville Walking Tours
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Cades Cove Specialty Tour
Most Popular! • Guided Tour
Pigeon Forge
4 Hours
Guided Tour
Smoky Mountains Jeep Tours
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Spirit of Two Rivers Historic Tour plus Mt. Olivet Cemetery Tour
Special two-part tour! Learn about the McGavock family and other prominent Nashvillians.
Nashville
2 Hours
Guided Tour
Friends of Two Rivers
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Holiday Tours at Two Rivers Mansion
Costumed guides welcome guests to the 1859 Mansion, beautifully decorated for the Holiday Season!
Nashville
1 Hour
Guided Tour
Friends of Two Rivers
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Bristol Caverns Classic Tour
All ages • 1 Hour
Bristol
Approximately 1 Hour
Guided Tour
Bristol Caverns
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Formal Victorian Tea
For all ages! • Enjoy a Formal Victorian Tea in the Tea Room
Mcminnville
Guided Tour
Falcon Manor DBA Falcon Rest Mansion & Gardens
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Private Tours Explore All
04/09 - Planning Your Home Apothecary Garden
APRIL 9: 6-8p • Join Melonie to learn how to plan your home apothecary garden!
Chattanooga
2 Hours
Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga
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3 Hour Rental
per vehicle - Tax and fees will apply
Gatlinburg
3 Hours
Rentals
Mountain Cove UTV Rentals
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Annual Membership
Individual, Dual, and Family Membership Levels!
Townsend
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
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The Laurel Falls Honeymoon Suite (Check In 3pm-9pm)
King-Sized Bed
Chattanooga
Lodging
The Mayor's Mansion Inn
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Hunk-O-Mania Male Revue Show - Washington, D.C.
Ages 21+ • 2 Hours • Fridays and Saturdays 8:00PM
Washington
2 Hours
New Age Productions - HOM
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Bring Your Own Boats
For all ages! • Must be 18+ to book
Nunnelly
Kayak
Pinewood Canoe & Camp
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RV 50 Amp Site 12
$45 Per Night | Includes picnic table, burn ring and grill
Old Hickory Lake Sunset / Glow Clear Kayak Tour
GLOW / CLEAR KAYAKS - Through Old Hickory Lake - Just outside of Nashville! • 2-2.5 hours • Ages 3+
Gallatin
2.5 hrs
Guided Tour, Kayak, Water Activities
Get Up & Go Kayaking - Old Hickory Lake
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Large Boat Cruises Explore All
Fall Foliage Lunch Cruise!
3 hours • Lunch and Sightseeing
Chattanooga
3 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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Christmas Carol Dinner Cruise!
2 hours • Dinner, Dancing and Music
Chattanooga
2 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Dinner Cruise
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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Tis The Season Luncheon!
2 hours • Lunch and Sightseeing
Chattanooga
2 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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Mother's Day On The River
2 hours • Celebrate mom with a relaxing cruise, a great meal and good times!
Chattanooga
2 hours
Cruise / Large Boat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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SIGHTS CRUISE! - Optional Upgrades: Cheese and Charcuterie Board - BBQ Sandwich Plate - Cold Beer/ Go to Overboard Bar and Grill
SIGHTS CRUISE! - Optional Upgrades: Cheese and Charcuterie Board - BBQ Sandwich Plate - Cold Beer/ G
Chattanooga
1.5 - 3 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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SUNSET CRUISE! - Optional Upgrades: Cheese and Charcuterie Board - BBQ Sandwich Plate - Cold Beer/ Go to Overboard Bar and Grill
SUNSET CRUISE! - Optional Upgrades: Cheese and Charcuterie Board - BBQ Sandwich Plate - Cold Beer
Chattanooga
1.5 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Sunset Cruise
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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Thanksgiving on the River
2 Hour Cruise • Ages 3+
Chattanooga
2 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Dinner Cruise, River Cruise, Sternwheeler/Riverboat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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Senior Lunch Cruise!
2 hours • Lunch and Sightseeing
Chattanooga
2 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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LAT 35 (Smaller Vessel) Sightseeing Cruise! - Optional Upgrades: Cheese and Charcuterie Board - BBQ Sandwich Plate - Cold Beer/
A fun sightseeing experience on an intimate pontoon
Chattanooga
1.5 hours (3 hours October 1- November 15, fall
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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LAT 35 (smaller vessel) Sunset Cruise! - Optional Upgrades: Cheese and Charcuterie Board - BBQ Sandwich Plate - Cold Beer/ Go to
1.5 Hours • Sunset, Fun Background Music
Chattanooga
1.5 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Sunset Cruise
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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Boat Tours Explore All
Private 4 Hour Trip
Ages 8+
Gatlinburg
4 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Boat Tour
Rockhopper Fly Fishing!
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Dam Tour
All ages (Children under 2 ride for FREE) • 20-25 Minutes • Can Accommodate up to 5 People!
Sevierville
20-25 minutes
Boat Tour
Smoky Mountain Jet Boat
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Dinner Cruise
2 Hours • All Ages Welcome
Nashville
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Nashville Riverboats
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Senior Lunch Cruise!
2 hours • Lunch and Sightseeing
Chattanooga
2 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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Surf Boat Boat w/ Captain
All Ages Welcome • 3-6 Hr Trips • Up to 15 Passengers! Tubes • Wakeboards • Surfboards (Included)
Mt Juliet
Boat Rental, Boat Tour, Water Activities
Rowdy's Wild Rides
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Fall Foliage Lunch Cruise!
3 hours • Lunch and Sightseeing
Chattanooga
3 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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Island Pointe Tour
All Ages (Children under 2 ride for FREE) • 30-35 Minutes • Can Accommodate up to 5 People!
Sevierville
30-35 minutes
Boat Tour
Smoky Mountain Jet Boat
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Tis The Season Luncheon!
2 hours • Lunch and Sightseeing
Chattanooga
2 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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LAT 35 (smaller vessel) Sunset Cruise! - Optional Upgrades: Cheese and Charcuterie Board - BBQ Sandwich Plate - Cold Beer/ Go to
1.5 Hours • Sunset, Fun Background Music
Chattanooga
1.5 hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Sunset Cruise
The Southern Belle Riverboat
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Crappie Fishing Charter
All Ages Welcome • 4 Hour Trip • 2 Passengers Included, Can Accommodate Up to 4
Nashville
Boat Tour
Rowdy's Wild Rides
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