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Short answer: The Ryman Auditorium offers three tours: a self-guided tour (about 1 hour), a guided backstage tour (about 1.5 hours) and a VIP tour (about 2 hours). Its tours page listed $25 for the self-guided tour, but that was a fall price valid through October 31, 2026, so today’s price is not confirmed.
- 1 hrSelf-guided tour
- 1.5 hrGuided backstage tour
- 2 hrVIP tour, up to 10 guests
- $42.52Backstage tour, plus tax, as listed
How we checked: the Ryman’s tours page and the Opry’s home page (venue addresses). The tours page shows no update date. All read on November 3, 2026. Hours, prices, rules and closures change, so check the named agency or business before you rely on them. Anything we could not read is marked Not confirmed where it appears. General guidance on this page is labelled as general guidance. This is not safety, medical or legal advice; where a safety or legal rule appears, the quoted words are the official source’s own.
Ryman Tours as Listed
| Tour | Length | Price on the page | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-guided | About 1 hour | $25 + tax (fall price, valid through October 31, 2026) | Free for children 12 and under with a paid adult ticket |
| Guided backstage | About 1.5 hours | $42.52 + tax | 45 minutes guided plus 45 minutes self-guided; limited tickets; children 3 and under free |
| VIP | About 2 hours | $62.02 + tax | Customizable, up to 10 guests; no child rate |
| Private Curator’s Tour | Not stated | $200 per person; $75 children 4 to 12 | Groups of 6 or fewer by advance reservation |
Good to Know
- Address116 Rep. John Lewis Way North, Nashville, TN 37219, per the Opry’s venue list.
- Exhibits namedThe tours page names an Opry 100 exhibit, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame exhibit and signed Hatch Show Print posters.
- Backstage access“Backstage access varies based on the Ryman’s event and production schedule.”
- ShowsConcert dates are on our venues page and in Nashville events.
What We Could Not Confirm
- Tour prices after October 31, 2026. Not confirmed
- Tour start timesThe page says “Available Anytime” for the self-guided tour only. Not confirmed
- Daily opening hours. Not confirmed
- Parking and transit. Not confirmed
Sources Read
- Ryman Auditorium, Tours, read November 3, 2026 (no update date shown)
- Grand Ole Opry, home page (venue addresses), read November 3, 2026
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