Belle Meade Mansion Tour & Wine Tasting
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the historic Belle Meade Mansion
- Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting experience
- Stroll through beautifully landscaped gardens
- Learn about the mansion's rich history
- Discover the legacy of the Harding family
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Belle Meade Mansion
- Complimentary wine tasting
- Access to historic grounds and gardens
- Transportation to and from the venue
Itinerary
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.
Meeting point
Start Location
Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery, 5025 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Tours are conducted in English; consider language proficiency.
- Children under 21 are not permitted to participate in the wine tasting.
- Photography is allowed; please be respectful of other guests.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour and garden exploration.
- Bring a valid ID for wine tasting verification.
- Allow extra time for parking and check-in upon arrival.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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
Traveler reviews
Belle Mead staff were fabulous
We originally booked our tour for 2:00 p.m. but we had a mild medical emergency that forced us to find a pharmacy. This medical issue was stressful, we had to call the staff twice in order to push back the reservation. The staff at Belle Meade were easy to get in touch with and Incredibly accommodating about rebooking us for later in the day. The grounds are beautiful and our guide was incredibly knowledgeable. She was able to answer each question that we asked. The Belle Meade Mansion tour was about 45 minutes but afterward we were able to walk the grounds and explore on our own. It's a great blend for people who like some self-guided elements and some more specific guided parts of a tour.
Enjoyable
Beautiful grounds, educational, and thorough. Our tour had an answer for everything. Walking and stairs, but nothing strenuous. Inside of the house is air conditioned which was great since we were having a heat wave. They have a great gift shop. Wine was tasty. Next time I’ll try the bourbon experience. Would definitely recommend the tour.
Interesting and educational tour
We really enjoyed the tour of the mansion. Walking around the grounds was very nice also.
Belle Meade exceeded our...
Belle Meade exceeded our expectations. The mansion tour was very ice and really informational. It’s a history filled tour that gives a good foundation before touring the remainder of the grounds. There is food available and a winery to visit. If you are looking for something to do away the hustle and bustle of downtown this is a great option. Very relaxing atmosphere. Beautiful grounds. Very staff member we came into contact with could not have been more pleasant, kind and helpful.
Loved every minute
We enjoyed our tour of the mansion immensely. Amelia was so knowledgeable and filled us in on so many interesting stories from the past. We would highly recommend the tour. The winery was charming and the outdoor music was a wonderful surprise. Sharing a bottle of wine while listening to Joanna Yaeger was the perfect way to spend our afternoon in the beautiful grounds.