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Downtown Nashville: Historic Sightseeing Walking Tour
4.8
1,253 Ratings
Nashville
Step back in time and explore the rich history of Downtown Nashville on a 120-minute walking tour. Discover the stories of riverboat gamblers, pioneers, honky-tonk outlaws, and music legends that shaped the city into the iconic Music City it is today.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Really Entertaining Tours - We start at ground zero of the Nashville Honky Tonk Universe!
- Ryman Auditorium - The very reason we are called Music City. Welcome to the Mother Church of Country Music.
- Tootsies Orchid Lounge - The World’s Most Famous Honky-tonk!
- Ernest Tubb Record Shop - The indubitable stepping stone to getting on the Opry. Ever see “Coal Miner’s Daughter?” Now you’ll see where it was filmed.
- Goo Goo Shop - Peanuts, Carmel, Chocolate, and the first combination candy bar ever sold in the United States.
- The George Jones - Possum, No Show, whatever you call him…he was a legend.
- Fort Nashborough - For 8,000 years the Cherokee lived undisturbed until… See one of the first Anglo settlements west of the Appalachians.
- Printer’s Alley - World Famous Printer’s Alley. Haunt, hangout, and den of depravity, Printers Alley hosted from Hendrix to Cash, from McGraw to McCartney - the world famous made this alley world famous.
- Skull’s Rainbow Room - Andy Griffith, Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Buck Owens, Tim McGraw. If we told you every story we knew about this place, we’d never leave!
- Downtown Nashville - Welcome to Woolworth on Fifth! The Art District of Nashville was once ground zero for the Civil Rights Sit-ins of the 1960s, and we do our best to help you (re)live the pain, struggle and ultimate triumph of the Nashville Freedom Riders, who refused to kowtow to the unjust laws of the Jim Crow South.
- Tennessee State Capitol - The Tennessee State Capitol.
- Downtown Presbyterian Church - One of the only examples of Egyptian Revival architecture you will see in the United States, in a church! A gem in the heart of the city.
- Ryman Auditorium - Back to where it all began. The Soul of Nashville. The Mother Church! And it’s seedy underbelly…Tootsie’s…all rolled into one. A tour for both sinners and saints, a tour for all of us.
What's Included
- Magnificent storytelling
- 2-Hour Live Walking Tour of Nashville
- Unlimited recommendations on where to go, what to do, and how to make your vacation your most memorable
- Excellent overview of Nashville for first-time visitors
- Professional & Entertaining Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a journey back to an era where riverboat wagerers, daring settlers, and rowdy honky-tonk renegades reigned supreme. During a time when Native American fighters, powerful record makers, visionaries, and innovators battled for control of what would eventually become the unique Music City. Experience President Andrew Jackson’s most notable duel, learn how Chet Atkins rescued Country Music from imminent ruin, and join as Johnny Cash makes history on the Grand Ole Opry stage…just before getting booted off. Prepare yourself for a 120-minute adventure through Nashville’s renowned Historic District.
- Tours must have 6 people or subject to reschedule or cancellation with refund
- Please include a CELL PHONE number for text messages regarding changes, including rain, or rescheduling
Location
501 Broadway
Broadway
Meets at Bridgestone Arena marquee (address 501 Broadway, southwest corner of 5th & Broadway). Stand right by that electronic sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(1253 Ratings)
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Grace_t
Jul 8, 2024
Entertaining & Educational - Great way to get familiar with the city! I would recommend booking day 1 or 2 of your trip. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining! Despite the 10am start time the weather was HOT- bring a hat and a water bottle!
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Wally
Jun 29, 2024
Good tour! - Guide was informative and entertaining. Interesting hearing about history of Nashville. Walking down Broadway was fun, bars were starting up even at 10 in the morning.
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Scenic40838393057
Jun 28, 2024
Informative and fun! - Ryan was a great tour guide and fun to listen to. We stood a bit under the wrong sign so make sure you review where you should be. We thought he was a no show but came almost 10 minutes late. Please wait, it is worth it.
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Philip_s
Jun 27, 2024
Excellent and entertaining - Our guide was excellent. He was informative and entertaining as well. We had a great time and definitely would recommend it.
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Dana_z
Jun 24, 2024
Nashville Walking Tour - Tour guide was deeply knowledgeable and immensely entertaining. He skillfully navigated us through and around an unexpected street parade. The tour was thoroughly enjoyable and we would highly recommend it, especially with our guide “Rhine”.
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Joy_n
Jun 15, 2024
Glad that we took the guided tour. So much history - The guide was very knowledgeable and presentation had some humour and well presented.
Learn’t so much about the history of Nashville and how it came to be.
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Passport26505354842
Jun 15, 2024
Good - Good guide with lots of interesting and entertaining things to say and see. Would highly recommend it. Just the right amount of time
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Scott_t
Jun 12, 2024
Great tour! - Ryan was very entertaining. Very funny and I also learned a lot about the history of Nashville. He also gave us some great recommendations.
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W2335hntomb
Jul 10, 2024
Tour Guide never showed up. - I reserved this tour 45 minutes prior to departure was at the Arena meeting location under the electronic sign 15 minutes before tour start time. We were the only ones there, Tour Guide never showed up. Messaged the Tour Guide through Trip Advisor twice they never responded.
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Emrachek
Jun 3, 2024
Canceled 20 minutes before scheduled tour - Tour guide canceled 20 minutes before tour was scheduled to start. We were already at the meeting place. Would not recommend
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