Guided Grand Ole Opry Backstage Tour in Nashville
Step backstage at the Grand Ole Opry and hear the stories behind the stage
Duration
45 minutes to an hour
Includes
Guided tour, intro film
Highlights
Go behind the curtain on a guided backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. See behind-the-scenes spaces and learn how this venue helped shape country music.
- Follow a professional guide through the Grand Ole Opry backstage areas
- Hear stories about what happens behind the curtain at the Opry
- View the artist entrance used on Opry show nights
- Watch an intro film narrated by Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood
- See dressing rooms and the green room when available
- Stop by Studio A, the former home of "Hee Haw", when available
What's Included
- Guided backstage tour
- Professional guide
- All taxes and fees
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 21+ days before for a 100% refund. 8–20 days: reschedule or gift card (no refund). Less than 7 days: not refundable. No-call, no-shows: no refund. Cancellations due to weather: gift card (no refund).
FAQs
The backstage tour normally takes around 45 minutes to an hour.
Meeting details
600 Opry Mills Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
More about the Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry is more than a concert venue, it is the beating heart of country music and a living museum of the genre's most defining moments. Stepping into the Grand Ole Opry House on a guided backstage tour means walking the same halls that Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, and countless legends have walked before their performances. This Nashville institution has been broadcasting the longest-running radio show in American history since 1925, and its backstage corridors are lined with stories, photographs, and memorabilia that capture nearly a century of musical heritage.
On this guided experience, you will be led through the private dressing rooms where artists prepare for their Opry debuts, each room themed around a different chapter of country music history. You will stand on the famous circle of wood cut from the stage of the Ryman Auditorium, the same circle where every Grand Ole Opry performer has sung since the show moved to its current home. Your guide shares insider anecdotes about the rituals, superstitions, and surprise moments that have unfolded just out of sight of the audience, from last-minute song changes to spontaneous duets between legends. The mix of polished stage lights, well-worn floors, and quiet reverence backstage creates an atmosphere unlike any other venue in the country.
This tour is ideal for country music fans, music history enthusiasts, and travelers who want to understand why Nashville is called Music City. Families enjoy the storytelling, photographers appreciate the chance to step onto the legendary stage for a picture, and longtime listeners finally get to see the spaces they have only ever heard about through the radio. Whether you have grown up with the Grand Ole Opry or are just discovering its legacy, this backstage journey offers an intimate, unforgettable connection to the artists and traditions that shaped American music.
