Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting
Overview
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45 minutes
Mobile ticket
History and hospitality...two words that have been at the foundation of Belle Meade for over 200 years. In the 1800s, Belle Meade was one of the largest and wealthiest private estates in Nashville, raising the nation's finest thoroughbred race horses. Having hosted celebrities, presidents, generals, and a wealth of revered turfmen, Belle Meade became Nashville's first attraction. Located just seven miles west of downtown Nashville, today this sanctuary of Southern hospitality offers Guided Tours, Food and Wine Pairings, Bourbon Tastings, outstanding Gift Shops, Nashville's first Winery, an on-site Restaurant, an Outdoor Game Court, and some of the most beautiful Grounds in Nashville.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The visitor center is located at 110 Leake Avenue
Arrive 20 minutes before your tour time and redeem your voucher at our Visitor Service desk. They will direct you to your tour.
The grounds are wheelchair accessible and the first floor of the Mansion is also wheelchair accessible with a ramp to the side porch. Please bring your own wheelchair, walker, cane, or scooter to ensure your comfort. There is an elevator that provides service between the lower and upper levels of the Visitor Center.
We suggest a minimum of 2 hours on site for the guided tour, complimentary wine tasting, and self-guided tour of Grounds, Outbuildings and Shopping. If you are on the last tour of the day please plan to see the grounds prior to your tour. Grounds and Outbuildings are locked at 5pm.
Parking on site is free
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
Upon arrival, please check in at the Belle Meade Visitors Center. There you may present your prepaid admission ticket for entry. After your guided Mansion tour is complete, enjoy a complimentary wine tasting. The Grounds of Belle Meade, which are 30 acres and designated as an Arboretum, are self-guided. We suggest allowing two hours total for the guided tour and self guided tour of the grounds. Arriving late for your tour may result in not being able to experience the tour. Additionally, Belle Meade offers Wine and Food Pairings, a Guided Outbuildings Tour, and Bourbon Tastings. An onsite restaurant, The Belle Meade Meat & Three, is also available. Access to the Outdoor Game Court featuring Bocce Ball, Corn Hole, Croquet, and Horse-shoes is included with your paid admission. The property and buildings close at 5pm. If you are purchasing tickets for the 4pm tour, please plan to view the grounds and buildings prior to your guided tour of the mansion.
What‘s Included
Free On-Site Parking Available
Visit the thoroughbred horse farm, or leave time for a bourbon tasting
45-Minute Guided Tour of Belle Meade Mansion with Professional Guide
Access to the property for a Self-Guided Tour of the Grounds and Outbuildings
Complimentary Wine Tasting at the On-Site Belle Meade Winery
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Belle Meade Mansion Tour
Reviews
2,235 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Real Historic Gem in Nashville
Ann B,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a beautifully preserved mansion. The grounds are really pretty. The tour guide was very professional and knowledgeable and answered every question that our group had! The wine tasting was a bonus. The young women who served us were very friendly. If you would like to taste one the wines that was not part of the tasting please ask them!
We had a wonderful tour...
Shiloh H,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful tour guide that made the experience engaging and interesting as my first historical tour. Thank you for bringing history to life!
We had a group of 8...
Melanie H,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We had a group of 8 people. The property and mansion were good to see, a nice way to break up our trip. The free wine tasting but nice at the end.
Informative and friendly
Gary D,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful historical information about the area and their times. Visiting on a beautiful spring day made it perfect.
Very good tour and...
Boyd M,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good tour and description of life in the 1800’s and early 1900’s. Described how life changed for the residents in the face of the Civil War, depressions and other life events
MS-Warriors- excellent way to reduce stress and improve your mental health!
Miladys C,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful Mansion, house, gardens and grounds, fantastic! We learned a lot. Wine tasting, excellent! good food, good wines. After a 3 miles walk to support the MS - warriors and my wife, this was the best time to relaxed and enjoy or time together!
It was well worth the...
Debra W,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was well worth the money and time to see it. The experience was awesome and it is a beautiful place to visit. If you are into wine tasting, that is included in the ticket.
Enjoyable tour
amybG3757GD,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.005! Very informative and interesting. Our guide, Ron, was very knowledgeable, but not boring. The mansion is in good repair and the tasting was a nice touch. The gift shop by the tasting was great. As was the shop in the visitor center. Enjoy!
Beautiful gounds and restored properties
Cynthia F,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great way to spend a few hours absorbing history and sampling wine if you are so inclined. Wines offered are very good and shippable to many states.
The visit to Belle Meade...
Jenny M,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The visit to Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery was an educational experience and offered interesting insight into the home’s history. Although I didn’t catch the guide’s name, the information shared was engaging and informative. Visitors should be aware that the tour involves moving through small rooms where you must stand still while listening, which can feel a bit restrictive. You’re also not allowed to touch or take photos of anything inside. The wine tasting afterward was a nice addition. Overall, it’s a worthwhile stop if you enjoy history and structured, guided tours.
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