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Ryman Auditorium "Mother Church of Country Music" Self-Guided Tour

Ryman Auditorium "Mother Church of Country Music" Self-Guided Tour

Overview

It’s more than a Nashville landmark. Ryman Auditorium is one of the most active and celebrated venues in modern music. Generations of artists, seekers, creators, rule-breakers and rebels have made their mark on the famous stage. From Elvis to Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash to Wu-Tang Clan, Paul Simon to Tom Petty, B.B. King to Kings of Leon, the Ryman is a source of inspiration where legendary moments are still in the making.

The Ryman Auditorium, built in 1892 is a 2,362-seat live performance venue and is known throughout the world as "The Mother Church of Country Music" which is one of Nashville's true icons. Now, the history of the city's most famous landmark comes to life as never before with a state-of-the-art Soul of Nashville self-guided video experience and new multi-media exhibits that will immerse guests in the rich story of the Ryman.

City: Nashville

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $35.52

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $35.52

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Self-Guided Tour of historic Ryman Auditorium

Enjoy the "Soul of Nashville" intro movie

Get an In-Depth look at "The Mother Church of Country Music."

Browse through the Hatch Show Print gallery and enjoy the many artifacts from your favorite artists

Souvenir Photo Opportunity on the Ryman Auditorium stage

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Meeting point

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Nashville
116 Fifth Ave N,

DAY OF TRAVEL

Guests can show up at the Ryman Auditorium anytime between operating hours (generally 9:30am-4pm) for their self-guided tour. Please present this voucher along with a valid Photo ID at the Ryman Auditorium Box Office upon arrival.
*Please Note: On-stage photo availability may vary according to Ryman Auditorium commitments.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your tickets will be held at the theater box office for collection on the day of the Self-Guided tour. You will be required to present this voucher, along with photo ID in exchange for your tickets.
Please Note: On-stage photo availability may vary according to Ryman Auditorium commitments.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas

What To Expect

Ryman Auditorium

Arrive at the Ryman Auditorium and redeem your voucher for a Tour ticket. At the start of your tour, you will be immersed in the Ryman’s magical history during “Soul of Nashville,” a one-of-a-kind theater experience which puts the spotlight on more than a century of legendary performances and showcases a new collaboration with Darius Rucker, The Fisk Jubilee Singers, Sheryl Crow and Vince Gill. Five new exhibits are now open: Workin’ on a Building, Showplace of the South, Mother Church of Country Music, Ryman Stage to Screen, and Ryman Renaissance. Peruse genuine artifacts and enjoy videos with hosts Charles Esten, Marty Stuart, Nicole Kidman, Ricky Skaggs, Robin Roberts and Trisha Yearwood as they take you through each chapter of the fascinating Ryman story.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Robert_C

Dec 2022

The pre tour 10 minute video outlining the history of the building and the music city legends who committed themselves to the success of the venue was both interesting and informative.

Charles_H

Dec 2022

Great history here, and loved the venue. We didn't take the backstage tour, but believe that might be worth doing and add to the experience. This place is dripping with history, located downtown, and presented well.

Lovetotravel9997

Dec 2022

Totally should go to this one as well! It is self guided and you see the whole place so very cool! You get to take a picture up on the stage with the microphone and that is included in the price of the tour so do it for sure!