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
Fun and interesting. Good...
Fun and interesting. Good wine too! Your guide was funny and knowledgable. I’m from Nashville and still found this interesting!
Good to Do
Overall, this was a interesting tour, and I learned a lot about American horseracing culture and the reminder of the story of American entrepreneurs. Since the beginning of time we've been making things happen and that's to be celebrated.
Great history from the...
Great history from the early frontier through equestrian royalty, the Civil War and the crash of the ‘90’s. The 1890’s.
A little boring
I bought this tour for my wife for a Christmas present and it was pretty boring. The tour was good but it didn't last long. The "wine tasting" was just sad! It felt like the guy who poured the wines didn't even want to be there. It was just some lame, boring wines (not even of our choosing!) haphazardly poured into a glass and they were small pours. It was the worst part of the tour, honestly. It felt like an afterthought. It's worth the tour but don't expect anything from the tasting. Not a single person on our your bought a bottle of wine because it was such a mess. It would have been nice to have maybe a sample of the bourbon, as well, because there were bottles all around us and they never even acknowledged them? Just sad.
Tour was on time....
Tour was on time. Beautiful grounds to enjoy a walk after the tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and funny too.