You can book a tour in advance by reserving your spot online, or you can buy tickets at the box office on the day of your tour.

All Opry House tours are guided by our team of experts, who will share behind-the-scenes stories from 100 years (and counting!) of Opry history.

Limited to an intimate group of just 6–8 guests, our VIP Daytime Tour offers the full Daytime Backstage Tour experience, plus exclusive access to our Opry Legends Gallery, featuring unique Opry artifacts and an interactive Opry timeline. The tour also includes exclusive stops inside previously off-limits backstage dressing rooms, where our expert guides will share insider stories and archival Opry footage. Guests also receive a printed and digital photo of their moment on the Opry stage, included with the ticket price.

Yes! All of our tours have been enhanced with new artifacts and memorabilia, plus interactive video elements in our backstage areas. We won’t spoil the surprise—but our Family Room now brings the backstage energy of an Opry show to life in a whole new way.

• Daytime Backstage Tour – Offered 7 days a week, though availability may be adjusted for special events since the Opry is an active venue.
• Women of Country Tour – Runs daily with two tour times (9:15 AM & 4:15 PM), except when closed for special events.
• The Gallery Tour – A special exhibit often available when backstage tours are not.
• VIP Experience –  Offered on Opry show nights, beginning at 5 PM before the 7 PM show or 8PM before the 9:30 PM show.
• Post Show Tour – Available on single Opry show nights, beginning right after the Opry show concludes.

No, a tour of the Opry House must be purchased separately from your Opry show ticket.

Still photography is allowed. Professional cameras, video cameras, monopods, tripods, iPads, and audio recording devices are not permitted. A professional photo on the Opry stage will be available for purchase at the end of your tour!

You can purchase up to 14 tickets at once. For group bookings, please contact our group sales team here.

• You can’t do Nashville without coming here. The history, the stature was just unbelievable. A must-do! – Adam P. 
• I came to the Grand Ole Opry for a tour. Anyone can get the backstage experience and what it would feel like to stand in the circle on stage! There was so much history from our guide and lots of laughs. What I loved the most was the dressing rooms and all the unique décor. From Elvis and Johnny Cash to Dolly Parton and Carrie Underwood, the Grand Ole Opry is where it's at. Had an amazing time. 👏 – Patrick K. 
• We took the backstage tour after the show. It was spectacular. To hear the stories behind the longest running radio show was very entertaining and informative. We even had the opportunity to stand in the circle. If you know, you know. – Stacy B.
• The Women of Country tour was amazing. Book early as they do fill up. So much history on the backstage tour. Our guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. If you're going on a tour, select the Women of Country one. Free mimosas and chocolate are a nice bonus. – Christopher M. 

Before moving to the Opry House in 1974, the Opry’s most famous home was the historic Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville. For 31 years, the Ryman saw a golden era of country music, with Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and many more taking the stage. When the Opry moved, a six-foot circle of wood was cut from the Ryman stage and placed center stage at the new Opry House. To this day, stepping into the circle is a rite of passage—linking every performer, past and present, to the Opry’s unbroken legacy.

Children 12 & under can tour at a discounted rate of $12.63 when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Kids 3 & under tour free with box office redemption. All tours are family-friendly and suitable for children.