Culture & History things to do in Knoxville

We rank 15 culture and history things to do in Knoxville, United States. The highest scoring is Knoxville Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Chocolates, & More with an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $5 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

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Culture & History in Knoxville compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Knoxville by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Knoxville Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Chocolates, & More71$702h5/5 (29)
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems65$802h4.9/5 (24)
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess63$352h4.5/5 (53)
Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours61$261h4.1/5 (79)
Blue Creek Cascades: Waterfalls, Whitewater & Wild Forest58$1254.5h5/5 (8)
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Admission Ticket52$171h4.7/5 (3)
Knoxville’s Country Music Heritage: A Self-Guided Audio Tour51$81h3/5 (2)
Knoxville Self Guided Mystery Quest and Puzzle Adventure49$51.5h0/5 (0)
Knoxville Tennessee River Sightseeing Cruise48$251.5h3.6/5 (5)
Participate in a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Knoxville by Operation City Quest47$102h0/5 (0)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Knoxville

Culture & History in Knoxville: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Knoxville?
Knoxville Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Chocolates, & More is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100 from 29 traveler reviews. Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems, Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess, Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours follow close behind. We rank 15 culture & history experiences in Knoxville in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Knoxville cost?
Expect around $38 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Knoxville Self Guided Mystery Quest and Puzzle Adventure from $5, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Knoxville for today?
Yes. 15 of the 15 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Knoxville currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Knoxville?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Knoxville, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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.

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