Nashville Kayak Adventures: Downtown Skyline Views
4.8
123 Ratings
Nashville

In Nashville alone, you have the unique opportunity to kayak in the heart of the city, marrying the thrill of nature with the sight of the skyline. All necessary gear is provided along with a brief guide, ensuring a smooth experience for both novices and seasoned paddlers. Enjoy an exciting outdoor activity without having to exit the city!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 2 Victory Ave - See a different side of Nashville as you relax on the river and paddle three miles downstream with your guide to downtown Nashville, right in the middle of Broadway! We provide the shuttle, all equipment and basics instruction. We also provide complimentary water and sunscreen. Just show up and we take care of the rest!

Big Willie’s Action Sports is locally owned and operated. At Big Willie’s we have a passion for outdoor recreation and superb customer service. Safe, enjoyable and first class paddling experiences are our goal! We operate tours in the heart of beautiful Music City, Nashville, TN.

Our kayaks are rated for up to 300 pounds and it is very important that guests do not exceed the weight limit due to risk of capsizing. NO ALCOHOL is allowed on our tours. Strong headwinds and current can increase the difficulty and duration of your trip. This is an open commercial waterway with operating boats and barges. We will be kayaking through an industrial section of the city to view the skyline.

With some of our tour groups we will have little space for storage. Please leave valuables in vehicle.

Youth weighing 50-90 pounds will need to ride in a tandem kayak with an adult.

What's Included
  • Bottled Water and Sunscreen
  • Professional Guides
  • All Equipment and Safety Gear
  • Shuttle to Launch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Location
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway
Davidson Street
Our skyline tours meet 15 MINUTES PRIOR to departure time at Shelby Park Boat Ramp. We are a MOBILE business so look for our shuttle and trailer next to the train tracks and baseball fields in Shelby Park.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(123 Ratings)
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Debra_c
Sep 25, 2023
Great new experience - Our guide was very patient with our group. Most were inexperienced kayaker. It was a lovely time. Would do it again
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Jesse_v
Sep 15, 2023
Loved the whole kayak trip! No complaints - This kayak tour is well worth it! So peaceful and quiet and the groups are small. Maybe 8-12 tops. We had a fun group of people from all over. The guide is great. There's no rush or hurry on the tempo. Great pace. No issues!
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Gary_g
Sep 11, 2023
Lovely Nashville outing! - We had a fantastic time! Dan & Melissa were super friendly and patient. We actually had the time mixed up, and arrived 30 min late. They allowed us to join in on the next one which we so appreciated. The kayaking was relaxed, the views were nice, and the river was calm. We felt it was the perfect length as well. :)
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Jared_m
Aug 13, 2023
Great Service… - Because of whether our trip was canceled… the company offered a full refund without any pushback. Thank you!
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Lisa_b
Aug 12, 2023
Kayaking in Nashville - Do something relax and enjoyable before visiting Broadway! It was a great experience. They are super friendly and made sure everyone was doing good the entire ride. Water was provided which is a nice touch. They also took pictures of each group and shared them with us at the end!
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Erinmargaret_l
Aug 2, 2023
Fun opportunity to kayak, good price - I really enjoyed the kayaking trip. Kayaks were in good shape, water was provided and encouraged since it was so hot. I do wish there was more in the way of a tour - explain what we are seeing, fun things about town, whatever.
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Jeff_s
Jul 31, 2023
Relaxing!! - It was a very relaxing trip down the river. Seeing downtown from the river was awesome! Wish it were a little longer.
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Tmf577
Sep 17, 2023
Girls Trip - Good time with friends! Nice change from just hitting the bars and stores. Josh, our guide, was super nice.
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Kaitlyn_k
Aug 23, 2023
Its pretty but I wouldn’t do it again - I enjoyed it being a small group. It was only my group of 3 with two other people besides the instructor. The two other people were nice but was like a mile ahead of us the whole time so it wasn’t much of a tour just kayaking with my friends 🤷🏼‍♀️
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Rhonda_p
Aug 13, 2023
Easy family activity - Easy trip down the river. Guide was very friendly. Not a guided tour for information or fun facts about the city or river. Just gentle kayaking on the river.
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