Nashville boat tours have long been a favorite among visitors. Music City Tennessee is a great place for dining, shopping, and museums, but it also has great options for tours. A river tour in Nashville will sail along the Cumberland River and will include lunch or dinner and family entertainment.

The most famous river tour is aboard the General Jackson Showboat, a 300-foot historic vessel. The average length of this tour is three to four hours, so plan to make an evening or an afternoon of your voyage. Visitors who are looking for an alternative type of entertainment in the evening will love the offerings of this boat tour. The dinner cruise includes a sit-down meal and stage show aboard the largest showboat in the world.

If you want to take a river tour in Nashville but you’re traveling on a budget, look into the lunch option. This tour is shorter in length, at 2.5 hours, but it is aboard the same boat, the General Jackson Showboat. The cost of the lunch cruise is approximately $60 per person and includes a sit down meal and stage show. Entertainment is family appropriate, so don’t be afraid to bring the kids along for the ride.

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If you would like to arrange for transportation to be included in your tour, Nashville boat tours can also include transfers from your hotel for an extra charge. This extra convenience makes a boat tour in Nashville completely hassle free. Other options for great tours include bus tours and ghost tours—more fun for the whole family.