Guided Tour Options
Standard Tour
Ring the doorbell and our historical interpreters will welcome you to take a tour through this beautiful antebellum home steeped in history. Tours start every half hour during our operating hours and last about an hour. Don't forget to visit our interesting museum shop!
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No minimum number of guests
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No reservation needed
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$15 per adult
Group Tours
We are always happy to see tour groups here at the mansion. You and your group will recieve a standard tour with with your own personal historic interpreter(s). If interested, you can also choose from one of the specialty tours below.
Many food options are available on campus, including the Johnson Center Dining Hall. However, their hours are subject to the University's schedule. If you are interested please let us know so we can assist you with making a reservation.
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Reservations required
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Groups of 15 or more guests.
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$13 per person
Old Town Trolley
Climb onboard the Old Town Trolley of Nashville and enjoy a fully narrated, fun-filled tour! With 15 stops you can disembark along the way and enjoy not only Belmont Mansion, but also Broadway, Music Row, Centennial Park, Bicentennial Mall, Ryman Auditorium, Farmer's Market, Marathon Motorworks and more!
Trolley tickets are available for purchase here:
Specialty Tours
Battle of Nashville Tour
An ideal option for those who are interested in visiting sites that played a key role during the Battle of Nashville in the Civil War. With this one ticket, you receive admission to Belmont Mansion, Belle Meade Plantation and Traveller’s Rest Plantation all for $48. Tickets can be purchased online through Belle Meade's website. Just click on book your tour and select Battle of Nashville.
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$48 per person for three sites
Curator's Tour
Join our curator for an in-depth tour of Belmont Mansion. Learn more about the many original objects in our collection, the home's unique architecture, and the compelling story of all the people who lived and worked here. The tour last approximately an hour and a half.
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Tours are by appointment only, $25/person. Please contact Curator Jerry Trescott, or 615-460-5459
Gardens and Grounds Tour
Join historic gardening experts for a guided tour of the vibrant gardens and extensive collection of cast iron statuary and gazebos surrounding Belmont Mansion. While meandering through the gardens from Belmont Mansion’s front steps to the iconic bell tower, guests will learn about the history of Belmont’s garden and grounds.
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Reservations required
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$20 per person
A Lasting Impression Tour
This tour captures the story of Tamera Alexander’s novel A Lasting Impression. Guests are guided through the rooms with special attention to scenes and conversations that took place in the novel. A perfect tour for anyone who has read the first book in the Belmont Mansion series.
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$25 per person
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Available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays only, reservations at least two days in advance required
Art Tour
Adelicia Acklen was an avid art collector and together with her husband, Jospeh, she amassed Nashville's first major art collection. She was generous in loaning her artwork to various exhibitions, including the 1880 Nashville Centennial and the 1884 New Orleans World Fair. This tour focuses specifically on Adelicia's impressive art collection.
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Reservations required
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$25 per person
Progressive Dinner or Lunch
Do you want to tour two Historic Homes while you are in Nashville? If so, we want to make it easy for you! This package is one-stop-shopping. In addition to a Belle Meade Plantation tour, you may also tour Belmont Mansion. The complete progressive program has you beginning your tour at Belle Meade Plantation for your main meal, enjoying a wine tasting in our Winery and finally ending your tour at Belmont Mansion with dessert.
We have the ability to customize this package to fit your needs, your budget, and your time. The price varies according to options chosen, however, this tour requires a minimum of 20 guests.
For reservations, please call the Group Sales Department at Belle Meade Plantation at 615-356-0501 ext. 135. You may also e-mail them at
For questions regarding our Specialty Tours or to make a reservation please contact
Danielle Ullrich at mansioneducation@belmont.edu