Downtown Nashville: Historic Sightseeing Walking Tour
4.8
1,232 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
learn more
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.
- The Johnny Cash Museum - The one and only Man in Black.
- 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
(1232 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Katie_b
Mar 21, 2024
Great experience - Ryan was very knowledgeable about history of sites in Nashville and very entertaining. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Review provided by Viator
Mariko_g
Mar 17, 2024
Now it feels like we can take it from here after the tour. - This tour helped us learn the history of the people of this area and familiarize key sites. This is our first time in Nashville, and we wouldn't have walked in this town unless we joined this tour. The guide Ryan is an energetic and fun storyteller, and walking with him helped us enjoy the town without hassle or worries. We highly recommend him for this tour.
Review provided by Viator
Patricia_t
Dec 27, 2023
Fantastic Walking Tour - This was our second time taking the tour with Ryan and he does not disappoint! It was educational as well as entertaining and fun. Top notch tour!!!
Review provided by Viator
Michelle_b
Dec 19, 2023
Great Tour, excellent value for money - Ryan was a great tour host, he was Interesting and knew his history of Nashville, he was also fun and quirky, well worth the time and money to learn the history of Nashville!
Review provided by Viator
237eileenj
Dec 16, 2023
Walking Downtown Nashville - Great Tour - Ryan was an outstanding guide. We learned a lot about Nashville and really enjoyed this tour. I would highly recommend it.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Etic_v
Dec 16, 2023
Ryan was the best of... - Ryan was the best of guide !
We had a blast going around downtown with him !…We highly recommend…Been on a lot of tours, and this one is way up there among the best one !
Review provided by Viator
Judy_t
Dec 11, 2023
Strong experience - Our guide was Ryan and the tour wouldn't be as wonderful without him. Wonderful sense of humor and patience with questions. His knowledge of the history of Nashville and Tennessee very strong. Highly recommend.
Review provided by Viator
Michael_l
Dec 3, 2023
Great tour with a high energy guide - Ryan was a fantastic guide. We covered a lot of ground in the two hours and Ryan’s creative mix of facts and humor made it a delightful tour.
Review provided by Viator
Karen_m
Mar 15, 2024
Nashville walking tour. - It was a very nice overview of some history and sites of downtown Nashville. Ryan was very enthusiastic guide!
Review provided by Viator
Gregory_s
Mar 14, 2024
Dissppointing - We got to the meeting spot 15 minutes early and waited for 45 minutes but the guide did not show up.
Review provided by Viator