Music Row vs Ryman Auditorium: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Ryman Auditorium first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 84 against 81 for Music Row, and it has 46 ranked ways to see it versus 40. With a full day in Nashville, pair them: plan Music Row in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Music Row in Nashville, United States

Music Row

Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, United States

Ryman Auditorium

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Music Row compared with Ryman Auditorium in Nashville
Music RowRyman Auditorium
Ranked experiences4046
Top Outty Ranking8789
Average ranking (top 10)8184
Cheapest experience$49$23
Average time needed1.7h2h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see Music Row

  1. 1. Explore the City of Nashville Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart

    Outty Ranking 87 · from $55 · 1.5h

  2. 2. Nashville Rollin Jamboree Comedy & Country Music Sing-Along Tour

    Outty Ranking 87 · from $50 · 1.5h

  3. 3. Open-Air Minibus Sightseeing Tour of Nashville

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $49 · 1.8h

  4. 4. Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Nashville

    Outty Ranking 84 · from $65 · 1h

  5. 5. Nashville's Historic Electric Bike Tour

    Outty Ranking 84 · from $70 · 2.3h

All 40 Music Row experiences

Best ways to see Ryman Auditorium

  1. 1. Nashville Unveiled: The History, Music, and Hacks Tour!

    Outty Ranking 89 · from $23 · 1.5h

  2. 2. Explore the City of Nashville Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart

    Outty Ranking 87 · from $55 · 1.5h

  3. 3. Downtown Nashville Sightseeing Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $29 · 2h

  4. 4. Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $104 · 3.5h

  5. 5. Nashville's Honky-Tonk Walking Sightseeing Pub Crawl

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $31 · 3h

All 46 Ryman Auditorium experiences

Frequently asked questions

Music Row or Ryman Auditorium: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Ryman Auditorium first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 84 against 81 for Music Row, and it has 46 ranked ways to see it versus 40. With a full day in Nashville, pair them: plan Music Row in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Music Row or Ryman Auditorium?

Ranked experiences at Music Row start from $49 and at Ryman Auditorium from $23 per person.

How long do you need at Music Row and Ryman Auditorium?

Experiences at Music Row run 1.7 hours on average and at Ryman Auditorium 2 hours, so both fit in one day in Nashville with a break in between.

Can you do Music Row and Ryman Auditorium on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Music Row options and 100% of Ryman Auditorium options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Music Row: Explore the City of Nashville Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart (Outty Ranking 87, from $55). For Ryman Auditorium: Nashville Unveiled: The History, Music, and Hacks Tour! (Outty Ranking 89, from $23).

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