

Things to do in Knoxville
Knoxville, TN packs its best experiences into walkable neighborhoods, local food, and day trips nearby. Outty ranks every bookable tour and activity in Knoxville by rating quality, review depth, booking demand and value, so you can see the standouts before you book.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Knoxville?
Outty ranks 25 bookable experiences in Knoxville, United States. The highest scoring is Knoxville Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Chocolates, & More at 71 out of 100, followed by Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems, Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess, Great Smoky Mountains Rare Synchronous Firefly Waterfalls Walk. Prices start at $5 per person and 0 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Knoxville, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities.
- Ranked experiences
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- In the 90+ Club
- 0
- From
- $5 per person
- Bookable today
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Top tour operators in Knoxville
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Knoxville they cover.
taxiGo.online - Booking Transfer & Taxi
1964 experiences across 302 cities
VoiceMap Audio Tours
703 experiences across 222 cities
Let's Roam
373 experiences across 156 cities
Questo
335 experiences across 154 cities
Zombie Scavengers Hunts
260 experiences across 149 cities
WalknTours
183 experiences across 134 cities
Operation City Quest Scavenger Hunts
162 experiences across 118 cities
Puzzling Adventures
151 experiences across 120 cities
Most Popular in Knoxville
The experiences travelers book most right now.


Knoxville Tennessee River Sightseeing Cruise

Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend
Last Minute in Knoxville
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Knoxville Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Chocolates, & More

Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems

Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours

Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Admission Ticket

Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Knoxville by Crazy Dash

Knoxville’s Country Music Heritage: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Family Friendly in Knoxville
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.
Food & Drink in Knoxville
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Knoxville Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Chocolates, & More

Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess

Sounds of Knoxville Self Guided Audio GPS/APP Walking Tour

Knoxville Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Culture & History in Knoxville
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Knoxville Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Chocolates, & More

Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems

Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess

Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours

Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Admission Ticket

Knoxville’s Country Music Heritage: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Outdoors in Knoxville
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess

Great Smoky Mountains Rare Synchronous Firefly Waterfalls Walk

Adventure Day Pass at Ancient Lore Village

Knoxville Self Guided Mystery Quest and Puzzle Adventure

Knoxville Tennessee River Sightseeing Cruise

Sounds of Knoxville Self Guided Audio GPS/APP Walking Tour
Nightlife in Knoxville
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess

Great Smoky Mountains Rare Synchronous Firefly Waterfalls Walk

Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours

An Epic Bar Crawl in Knoxville: Swell Times in Scruffy City

Awesome Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City
Highest rated in Knoxville
The top of the Outty Ranking across 25 local experiences
- 1Knoxville Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Chocolates, & More2h • from $7070.5
- 2Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems2h • from $8064.6
- 3Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess2h • from $3562.6
- 4Great Smoky Mountains Rare Synchronous Firefly Waterfalls Walk3h • from $7061.9
- 5Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours1h • from $2660.7
- 6Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Admission Ticket1h • from $1751.5
- 7Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Knoxville by Crazy Dash2h • from $1051.2
- 8Knoxville’s Country Music Heritage: A Self-Guided Audio Tour1h • from $850.7
- 9Adventure Day Pass at Ancient Lore Village1h • from $3550.6
- 10Knoxville Self Guided Mystery Quest and Puzzle Adventure1.5h • from $548.6
- 11Knoxville City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Wacky Walks2h • from $1048.5
- 12Knoxville Tennessee River Sightseeing Cruise1.5h • from $2547.6
People also ask
What are the top 15 things to do in Knoxville?
Our ranked guide lists the 15 best experiences in Knoxville with prices, time needed and quick picks for families, rainy days and last-minute plans. Read the answer
Planning questions about Knoxville
- What are the best things to do in Knoxville?
- Knoxville Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Chocolates, & More is the highest ranked experience in Knoxville, scoring 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 29 traveler reviews. Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems, Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess, Great Smoky Mountains Rare Synchronous Firefly Waterfalls Walk, Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours round out the top five. Outty ranks 25 bookable experiences in Knoxville, United States, and 0 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Knoxville cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Knoxville is $25 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $5 on Knoxville Self Guided Mystery Quest and Puzzle Adventure. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Knoxville for today?
- Yes. 25 of the top 25 experiences we rank in Knoxville currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Knoxville good for families?
- Yes. 1 of the experiences we rank in Knoxville are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Knoxville?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, 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.
- When is the best time to visit Knoxville?
- Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Knoxville, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities. 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.
- Can I cancel a booking in Knoxville?
- 20 of the 25 experiences we rank in Knoxville offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Knoxville gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Knoxville so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
