
Helicopter Tour of Downtown Nashville
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September 2026
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Age 13 and over
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Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 881 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Helicopter Tour of Downtown Nashville worth booking?
Helicopter Tour of Downtown Nashville is a 0.2-hour experience in Nashville, United States, from $160 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 881 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 72 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (881)
- Duration
- 0.2 hours
- From
- $160 per person
Nashville Tennessee has one of the most beautiful skylines and it just keeps growing! A helicopter is the only way to truly see all Music City has to offer. Make your trip a memorable one and take a tour from the best se
What you get
About this experience
Nashville Tennessee has one of the most beautiful skylines and it just keeps growing! A helicopter is the only way to truly see all Music City has to offer. Make your trip a memorable one and take a tour from the best seat in the house!
What's included
Included
- Fly over popular Nashville attractions, including Ryman Auditorium, Parthenon, and Nissan Stadium
- Guided Helicopter Tour of Downtown Nashville
- See stunning sights of Downtown Nashville
What you'll see and do
Nashville Parthenon
Fly over a full scale replica of the Parthenon!
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Vanderbilt University
See Vanderbilt Stadium and University from the air!
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The Stage on Broadway
Our downtown tour takes you right down Broadway roof top level over all the bars and Honky Tonks!
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Ryman Auditorium
See all the sights of dowtown Nashville from the best seat in the house.
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Nissan Stadium
Make a loop around Titans Stadium!
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Tennessee State Capitol
Get a birds eye view of beautiful Nashville Tennessee.
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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
We'll take you over music row where most of the famous song from Nashville were recorded and see the Country Music Hall of Fame!
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Nashville
We are located in the main airport office which has a blue roof and three flag poles.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We are located in the main airport office which has a blue roof and three flag poles.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 3 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Helistar Aviation
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The weight of each passenger is limited to 275lb (125kg) and a total passenger weight not to exceed 600lb (272kg)
- Total time including transportation to and from the helicopter is approximately 30 minutes. Total flight time in the helicopter is 12-15 minutes.
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Traveler reviews
881 verified traveler reviews for Helicopter Tour of Downtown Nashville. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Tour Ride
It was very fun and the dude was very cool. Definitely would recommend doing it again!
via Tripadvisor
Very rude and unprofessional young boy
The pilot was very unprofessional and rude. We entered our weight and was able to book and pay for it but when we got there we were not able to go on it. I then looked to book again and it would let me book with the weight they said. The guy was very rude and unprofessional. My partner went on her own and he was still rude and very unprofessional. This was meant to be an engagement and was totally ruined by one very rude young boy. Avoid at all cost and use another company as we did in the end.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing
It was great, Higly recommended ♥️, If you are travelling for the first time in nashville this helicopter ride will be one of the most memorable experience you can have.
via Viator
Friendly and safe
Noah is a wonderful person and he gives us great information about Nashville i highly recommend him to anyone who wants to visit nashville
via Viator
Solid
We had a great time. Very nice crew. Smooth ride over Nashville. Highly recommend it. Make sure it’s on your first day. Thank you
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 0.2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 308
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 72
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Helicopter Tour of Downtown Nashville: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Nashville.
How much does Helicopter Tour of Downtown Nashville cost?
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Prices start at $160 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Nashville usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Helicopter Tour of Downtown Nashville take?
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Plan for about 0.2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Nashville is not rushed.
Is Helicopter Tour of Downtown Nashville worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 881 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Nashville, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Helicopter Tour of Downtown Nashville?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Helicopter Tour of Downtown Nashville suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 0.2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Helicopter Tour of Downtown Nashville?
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Around 308 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Nashville can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Nashville and add a light layer if any part of the 0.2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Helicopter Tour of Downtown Nashville start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Nashville within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Nashville?
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Nashville's activity mix is unusually music-heavy: Ryman and Opry backstage tours, RCA Studio B sessions, songwriter rounds and honky-tonk crawls on Broadway. Around that sit distillery runs to Lynchburg and general-admission pedal taverns. Outty Ranking penalises the crawl operators that oversell group size, which is the most common complaint in this city. On Outty we rank every Nashville experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Nashville: Authentic Food Tour with 5 Tastings of Local Dishes, Nashville RCA Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame Ticket Combo, Nashville's Wildest Honky Tonk Public Party Bus (21+). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Nashville?
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April to May and September to October, when patios open and the humidity drops. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Nashville?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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