VIP RYMAN TOUR
The Ryman’s VIP Tour is your all-access pass to explore Nashville’s unparalleled music history as part of an intimate and insider-only group. Hear untold stories and get a deeper look behind the scenes of this iconic landmark.
"We had booked the VIP tour to get all the insider info on the Ryman and its performers. We were very pleased. George was an awesome tour guide and he was very knowledgeable. I would strongly recommend, this was customizable and we really loved it."
Isa B.
WHAT'S INCLUDED ON THE VIP TOUR?
• Take home a VIP swag bag of exclusive merchandise
• Go backstage to explore artist dressing rooms*
• Go behind the scenes of Elvis’s infamous Opry debut and see artifacts from the King of Rock
• Get a complimentary photo on stage (a spot even the biggest artists geek out about!)
• See exclusive memorabilia from artists like Taylor Swift and Elvis Presley
• Experience the immersive “Soul of Nashville” theater
*Backstage access based on availability.
"Any time I visit Nashville, which is often, I always make time for the Ryman backstage VIP tour. Walking the halls, and sitting in rooms, where nearly every one of your favorite musical acts has ever performed is a truly amazing experience."
Fred A.
Get a Professional Photo on Stage
Step into the footsteps of entertainment greatness and smile for a professional photo on the Ryman stage. After the tour, pick up your print at the gift shop (for free!) and take it home to brag to your friends about your Ryman debut.
Take Home a VIP Swag Bag
One of our VIP-exclusive perks, you get to take home your photo on stage with an exclusive Ryman VIP lanyard and a coveted Hatch Show Print poster. While these prints are often hard to come by and quickly bought up at events, we reserve a select few for our VIP visitors.
Explore Rock Hall at The Ryman
Rock Hall at the Ryman pays homage to the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famers who have made our stained glass windows shake. This interactive gallery lets you dig into Nashville’s rock roots by showcasing luminaries from Ray Charles to Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Peek Inside the Dressing Rooms
Besides the music greats that grace our stage, few get to explore the dressing rooms of the Ryman. On a VIP tour, you get an up-close look at where your favorite performers get ready for an unforgettable show, night after night. Expert guides lead your group through these spaces, offering industry-insider secrets and stories.
"The VIP Backstage Tour was EXCELLENT and added so much to our overall visit at the Ryman. Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND taking the VIP guided tour."
David B.
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