Question 1

What tours are available for adult groups?

Accepted Answer

Curator’s Tour, A Lasting Impression Tour, Battle of Nashville Tour, Standard Guided Tour, General Admission (Self-guided tour), Christmas Tour, or a special tour based on your group’s interests.Cost of the different tours varies. Contact us to request more information.

Question 2

Is there a tour minimum/maximum?

Accepted Answer

15 person minimum to receive group rate.60 person maximum entering per hour.

Question 3

What tours are available for school groups?

Accepted Answer

Guided tours specialized to age groups or based on what your class is studying. We also offer a travelling classroom program titled "History Investigators."Cost of guided tours is $6 for students, $8 for high school, $11 for college students, $13 for chaperones. These rates also apply to homeschool groups of over 15.Cost of the travelling classroom program is $4 per student along with a milage fee based on the current Federal Government Rate.

Question 4

What is your student/chaperone ratio?

Accepted Answer

One chaperone is required for every 10 students or children. It is the chaperone’s responsibility to ensure the students or children follow the Mansion’s code of conduct (See How should groups act on site?).

Question 5

How should groups act while on site?

Accepted Answer

We ask that guests be mindful and courteous to others while visiting the Mansion. Behaviors that interfere with Belmont Mansion’s mission or involve harassment, abuse or endangerment of guests, staff, or volunteers are not permitted. This includes discriminatory or obscene language, clothing, or conduct – or any behaviors that disrupt the experience of others. Belmont Mansion reserves the right to ask any individuals who engage in these behaviors to leave the premises.

Question 6

How do I make a group reservation?

Accepted Answer

To book a group tour, email our Group Tour Manager at mansioneducation@belmont.edu. They will draw up a contract for your tour that contains all contact info, date and time of tour, tour choice, and an invoice. Once you return the signed contract, we will confirm we have received it and reserve your tour in our calendar.

Question 7

How far in advance do I need to make reservations?

Accepted Answer

Tours must be booked at least 14 business days prior to the tour date. Please note that final group numbers and payment must be provided 14 business days prior to the tour.

Question 8

How much time should I allow for my group to visit?

Accepted Answer

Guided tours last approximately 90 minutes. Self guided tours last approximately 45 minutes. Please add at least 30 minutes for guests to spend time in the gift shop, restroom, outside, or getting on/off the bus.Tours for students last approximately 60 minutes. The travelling classroom program lasts approximately 45-60 min. Please add at least 30 minutes for guests to spend time in the gift shop, restroom, outside, or getting on/off the bus.

Question 9

Is there bus parking on campus?

Accepted Answer

There is space available for bus parking near the mansion. Please let us know what size bus you are bringing. Belmont University charges $25 for reserving the space. This will be included on your invoice. An interactive campus map is available here.

Question 10

My group needs to rent a private bus, any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Private bus rentals are available for groups of all sizes through our partners at CharterUP.
Additionally, Nashville Charter Bus Company is a safe, affordable option to rent a charter bus to the mansion.
GOGO Charters is another reliable choice for easy group transportation around Nashville and beyond.

Question 11

What Tennessee State Standards do you meet?

Accepted Answer

Our guided tour includes Civil War history and meets Social Studies State Standards: 4.32, 4.35, 5.42, 8.65, TN.29.Additionally, our Water Tower tour allows students to examine the science behind Belmont Mansion’s historic water tower and learn how the force of gravity moved water throughout the estate. This meets Science State Standards: 2.PS2, 3.PS2.

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