The Nashville CityPASS® Tourist Card; all you need to know

Around 30 different attractions can be visited if you get the Nashville CityPASS®, so it's one of the best ways to get around the city.

Andressa García

Andressa García

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The Nashville CityPASS® Tourist Card; all you need to know

Sunny Nashville day | ©JimmyDominico

If you want to see as many places in Nashville as possible and get the ultimate sightseeing experience then this is a good option for you. The Sightseeing Pass Nashville City Card allows you to see up to 30 different attractions and enjoy offers at multiple venues across the city.

Among the best things to see and do in Nashville are the Madame Tussauds Museum, which is one of the best museums in Nashville, the Andrew Jackson Shrine, the Country Museum and Hall of Fame, as well as an extensive list of interesting places to see, and all of them are included in this pass, so the hardest part will be choosing which ones to visit.

Recommended if... Your visit to Nashville is short and you want to see as many places as possible in a short time and save money.

How much does the Nashville CityPASS® cost?

Money in Euros| ©Ibrahim Boran
Money in Euros| ©Ibrahim Boran

To answer the question of how much the Nashville CityPASS® costs, first of all you have to take into account that these passes are sold by the day or by number of attractions. That's why the price may vary according to the type of pass you want to buy.

  • Day passes: Day passes can have an approximate price ranging from 89 to 200 euros per person, according to the number of days you can use this pass. You must take into account that the cheapest one corresponds to the one-day pass and the one that costs more has a duration of four days.

This price is for adults. In the case of children, the price can cost approximately 63 euros for the one-day pass, up to 193 euros for the full 4-day pass, so it is a good option to enjoy many of the best things to see and do in Nashville with children.

  • Attractions Pass: These passes, as I had already explained, are divided according to the number of attractions you want to include in it. So the cheapest pass can be priced at around 94 euros per person and includes three attractions.

While the most expensive pass can have an approximate price of 174 euros per person and with it you can enjoy up to 7 attractions with a single card. Again, this is the case for adults. For children, the prices range from 67 to 131 euros per child, where the cheapest one admits three attractions and the most expensive one admits up to seven of them.

How does the Nashville CityPASS® work?

Hop on Hop Off tour| ©Ursula
Hop on Hop Off tour| ©Ursula

This is not only an inexpensive, but also a convenient way to enjoy Nashville' s most popular attractions, because the Nashville CityPASS® Tourist Pass is quite simple to use. Once you purchase the pass, you need to download the mobile app on your phone that will allow you to download the online pass, which will be the one you will use at the entrance of each of the attractions you visit.

In order to better understand how the city's tourist pass works, I will describe some of its features.

  • How the App works: First you have to download the app and register in it using your email and the rest of the data it asks for. Once you complete the registration, it's time to enter the Nashville CityPASS® that you have already purchased. At this point you need to select the number of attractions you want to visit or see, or the number of days you want to use it, depending on the type of pass you have chosen.
  • Pass activation: After you have downloaded the application and purchased the pass, it is ready to use, you just have to activate it by using it at any attraction for the first time. The activation of this pass is valid for 12 months after purchase, which means that you still have the opportunity to use it up to 12 months after purchasing it.
  • Use of the pass: At this point, all you have to do is use it. And in this case you have to know that just showing the Nashville CityPASS® online at the entrance of each of the attractions, you can have access to them. This is a very useful pass because with your one-time purchase you don't have to pay at any of the attractions you visit.
  • Expiration: Once you have purchased the pass and are already using it, it will automatically expire at the end of the number of days for which you have chosen the Nashville CityPASS®, if this is the type of pass you have purchased. In case you have chosen the attraction pass, it expires once you complete the number of attractions you have chosen.

Attractions included with the Nashville Sightseeing Pass

Country Museum and Hall of Fame| ©Jonathan Cutrer
Country Museum and Hall of Fame| ©Jonathan Cutrer

One of the best things about the Nashville Sightseeing Pass is that it gives you the opportunity to choose from a wide range of attractions. There are around 30 attractions to choose from to complete your city pass. In both types of passes you can choose from the same attractions.

Unlike passes in other cities, in Nashville you can choose between attractions to visit and activities to do. Among the attractions offered with the pass are: the Andrew Jackson Shrine, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, which you can also visit on your own, Historic Travellers Rest Plantation and Museum or Madame Tussauds Museum.

On the other hand, you can include in the Nashville CityPASS®, activities to do in the city, such as tours of the Lotz House, a tour of the city on the Grey Line, a visit to the Belle Meade Mansion, or a guided tour of the property itself. You can also choose to participate in Nashville's popular escape games.

While not exactly an attraction, one benefit included with the Nashville Sightseeing Pass is the Gray Line Music City bus tour. With the purchase of either pass , you get access to a 24-hour bus ticket that will get you around the city for 24 hours. This tour bus has up to 16 stops, making it one of the best bus tours in Nashville.

Admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame

Types of Nashville Sightseeing Passes

Belle Meade| ©Ron Cogswell
Belle Meade| ©Ron Cogswell

One of the advantages of this pass is that it offers two ways to enjoy the city's most popular attractions. You can purchase a pass based on your itinerary and the number of days you expect to stay in Nashville, or you can purchase a pass based on the number of attractions you expect to visit at any given time or during your trip. For that purpose, the Nashville CityPASS® tourist pass is divided into two.

  • Day Pass: The Day Pass is the type of pass that works to fit your travel itinerary. You can choose this pass for one, two, three or four days. Each day you will have the opportunity to do different types of activities that are already included in the sightseeing pass.

For example, a two-day Nashville pass can be divided into different activities. Day one can be used to visit places like the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Ryman Auditorium, where you can take a guided tour, and the Madame Tussauds Museum, as well as a tour of the city on the Grey Line. For the second day you can take a guided tour of the Lotz House.

  • Flex Pass: This type of pass allows you to choose to visit three, four, five or seven different attractions with a single card. One of the biggest advantages of this type of pass is that you can travel freely to each of the sites you want to visit for as long as you want.

With this flexible pass you have the opportunity to choose from a large number of attractions and save a large percentage on admission to each of the city's attractions. Like the Day Pass, this one is virtual and you only need to show it at the entrance of each attraction to enter and enjoy it.

Take a guided tour of the Ryman Auditorium

Benefits of having the Nashville CityPASS® sightseeing pass

Nashville's Broadway Street| ©Victor Hamberlin
Nashville's Broadway Street| ©Victor Hamberlin
  • You save a great deal of money by purchasing the pass, compared to buying tickets to each attraction on your own.
  • You can purchase up to 12 months in advance of your trip, so you're guaranteed tickets to every attraction you want to visit.
  • There are a variety of attractions to choose from, so you can include between three and seven of them in a single pass.
  • You avoid queuing at the ticket office when you get to the attractions, because you just show your city card and you get in without having to pay extra or queue.
  • There are discounts for children, so in these cases you can opt for the children's card for children between 3 and 12 years of age.
  • It's easy to use and you don't need to print any vouchers, just download the app so you can have the pass on your mobile device and that's what you need to show at each attraction.
  • The Nashville CityPASS® is tailored to your type of travel because it allows you to choose between an itinerary card and a number of attractions card.
  • In the event that your travel plans change and you are unable to activate the pass once you purchase it and you believe there is a risk of losing your money, Sightseeing Pass insurance will provide you with a full refund of your pass.
  • In the case of itinerary passes, you have the opportunity to do the itinerary on your own, or you can also choose one of the pre-set itineraries.
  • In case you choose the attraction pass, you have the opportunity to choose one of the pre-determined attraction passes , or choose the attractions you want to include in your activities.

When should I buy the Nashville Sightseeing Pass?

Streets of Nashville| ©Kari Nousiainen
Streets of Nashville| ©Kari Nousiainen

The Nashville CityPASS® is a great way to save a lot of money. But it's also ideal if you're only visiting the city for a short time and want to make sure you see as many places as possible during your one, two, three or four day visit.

On the other hand, this pass is very versatile and allows you to visit a large number of attractions at your own pace and with total freedom. It is convenient in case you have never visited the city and you want to get to know it but don't know where to start. But it's also great if you've already been to Nashville and you've missed some things on your last trip and now you want to go on your own to see some of the places you haven't seen before.

The Nashville Sightseeing Pass is also ideal for large families who want to see the whole city and save money, because one of the biggest advantages of this pass is that you save a large percentage on admission to the different attractions, but it also offers deals on sightseeing tours and some of the best tours in Nashville, as well as other similar activities.

Tips to get the most out of your Nashville Sightseeing Pass

Nashville Cruise| ©Timothy LaBranche
Nashville Cruise| ©Timothy LaBranche

There are many ways to take advantage of your Nashville CityPASS® sightseeing pass, and one of them is to plan ahead of your expected travel date. If there is one thing you can take advantage of with this pass is that it allows you the opportunity to have a validity of up to 12 months once you have already purchased the pass, so a good way to take advantage of it is to buy early and take advantage of special seasonal purchase offers to save money for your trip.

Something I mentioned previously was the bus ticket you get with the purchase of a city pass. Take advantage of it to see the city and most of its sights, bearing in mind that it has at least 16 stops, and that the ticket lasts 24 hours from the time of activation. This is a great way to start getting to know the city, because you'll get to see the streets and learn a bit more about its culture and iconic sites.

After purchasing your Nashville CityPASS®, you can go to the official website and download a free printable map. This is a great help if you're visiting the city for the first time, as it will help you get to places faster and help you find your way around the city. After you've visited everything you want to see, you can keep this map as a souvenir of your trip.

Tips on how to take advantage of the Nashville Sightseeing Pass App

Ryman Auditorium| ©Reading Tom
Ryman Auditorium| ©Reading Tom

One of the best things about this pass is how intuitive and easy it is to use via the website. And to make the whole process even easier, there's a free and very simple app available to you, where you can do much more than just activate the pass. In fact, this app is one of the best options because it offers a wide range of possibilities for planning your trip.

Keep in mind that this free app is a kind of planner, where you'll have the most up-to-date options for attractions, restaurants to eat at, things to do and other activities in the city you're in, in this case Nashville. You will also always have new information about the daily offers in the city, as well as access to the virtual maps, which will help you to know where you are and where to go.

Other possibilities offered by this free app to activate your city pass are described below:

  • You will have a guide with all the attractions available in the city of Nashville, with updated information on each one, their admission price, opening hours and everything you need to know to go to this place.
  • You have an itinerary tool that will help you plan each of your outings, because it allows you to organise the places on the map, according to the distance between each one and the type of transport you should use to get there.
  • It gives you the opportunity to select a pre-established itinerary in the app, and you can also create your own itineraries within the same application.
  • There are a number of travel cost planning tools at your fingertips, which will help you keep track of how much money you'll need overall to make your trip to Nashville.
  • You can access your account for free from the app and purchase additional passes there, either because you've missed out on a few places, or because you want to visit the city again in the future.