Downtown Knoxville Tour: Hidden Gems Exploration
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11 Ratings
Knoxville
Discover the hidden gems of Downtown Knoxville on this engaging tour. Explore the Tennessee river, historic sites, and the birthplace of sports. Get insider recommendations to experience the real Tennessee as a tourist and local at the same time!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sunsphere Tower - we will see the big sunsphere and beautiful landscape
- Bijou Theater - we will pass by and talk about theatre
- Tennessee Theatre - we will talk and see classic historic andrew johnson theatre
- Tennessee - we will get to see the Tennessee river as we walk over bridge
- Neyland Stadium - we will get to see the stadium from brisge walk
What's Included
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
I present to you a perspective of the city that’s unknown to some natives. Within a brief span of two hours, you will witness the majestic Tennessee river, stunning yet less-traveled views, the origins of Tennessee, and the birthplace of many sports! The final Worlds Fair in the USA has its roots in this humble city and you will contribute to its legacy! I will also provide top suggestions for discovering the authentic Tennessee! Thus, you can enjoy the dual experience of being a tourist and local at the same time.
- Please note that the entire duration includes our walking time.
Location
Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria
East Jackson Avenue
Meet in front of Barley’s Pizza on Jackson Street. There is free parking under the bridge about 10 seconds past with an easy walk from there. Old City Lot
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(11 Ratings)
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Candice_c
Mar 26, 2024
Must Do in Knoxville! - This is a must do in Knoxville! My husband, daughter and I were in town to visit the University and wanted to get an overview of the downtown area. This tour was excellent, with the best balance of fun, history, and sweet treats! The tour guide, Brandon was exceptional; he had a passion for and wealth of knowledge about the area. He also customizes the experience based on the participants. Highly recommend!
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John_k
Mar 7, 2024
Great time and lots of interesting facts! - Brandon was very knowledgeable and shared information about a lot of places we’d like to visit when we return to Knoxville!
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Brittney_s
Feb 29, 2024
We really enjoyed our... - We really enjoyed our tour! Brandon was very knowledgeable and gave us a good mix of history and fun spots to visit in Knoxville.
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30traceyh
Oct 23, 2023
Great Tour to Combine with College Visit! - Brandon was great! We were visiting Knoxville to tour the University of Tennessee and also wanted to get a feel for the town. This was the perfect tour, Brandon gave us a great first impression of the city! Brandon combines history and fun current places and events to really give you a great feeling of what Knoxville is about. The coffee and icecream were such a fun touch!
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Lynda_w
Oct 5, 2023
Get to know Knoxville - Brandon was right on time. Lots of fun info even for locals. Really informative and enjoyable. Started right on time and easy to find meeting place.
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Vacation03397028822
Sep 22, 2023
Excellent Tour & Amazing Value - This is a true hidden gems tour that you can only get with a local. The guide, Brandon was amazing, knowledgeable, and answers all our questions. I lived in Knoxville for a while and I didn't know anything about the places we visited. This will make your visit to Knoxville worth the trip
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Jason_m
Sep 2, 2023
Awesome tour, awesome guide! - The tour was terrific. Brandon knows Knoxville well and he showed me so many interesting sites! I had no idea how much happened here! He showed me all around the downtown and more. I got a really good sense of the layout and vibe of the city.
This tour would have been great to do on my first night as he really helped orient me in the area.
Don’t miss this! You will really enjoy it!
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U7512devictoriar
Aug 16, 2023
Great tour! - Great tour of Knoxville! Learned a lot of history and interesting facts about a wide variety of things. The coffee and ice-cream were top notch! Brandon was fun and personable. Highly recommend!
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Ambassador816660
Aug 10, 2023
Great way to get to know Knoxville - Brandon was open and flexible. He shared his personal perspective on Knoxville (history, culture, social aspects) as we walked. He pointed out so many interesting Knoxville businesses, murals, and historical spots. The local coffee house was amazing, and the ice cream stop was also yummy. Overall, the company was so good that the distance didn't even seem like 2 miles. I would definitely recommend this tour!
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Kathryn
Jul 29, 2023
Most do tour of Knoxville! - The walking tour of Knoxville was great! Brandon was amazing! He was very friendly and a great communicator.He showed us some very unique places and shared interesting historical information. Gave us great tips for restaurants, entertainment, and other sites to visit.
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