Nashville Music City Legends Tour: Grammy-Nominated Guide
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Nashville
Join Grammy-nominated music journalist Bill DeMain on the Nashville Music City Legends Tour and discover the inside story of how Nashville became the iconic Music City. Explore decades of musical history and hear fascinating anecdotes from interviews with legendary artists like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and David Bowie.
Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Hermitage Hotel - Tennessee’s only 5-star hotel, built in 1910. Guests have included Charlie Chaplin, Enrico Caruso, JFK, Paul McCartney and Dolly Parton.
What's Included
  • All applicable fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

This journey is designed for music aficionados seeking an insider’s perspective on the evolution of Nashville into the Music City.

Your hospitable advisor is Bill DeMain, a Grammy nominee and seasoned music journalist with over three decades of experience. He has made contributions to well-known publications like Rolling Stone and MOJO and serves as a Nashville correspondent for the BBC.

DeMain has engaged with a comprehensive list of pop and country music icons, including personalities like Dolly Parton, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, David Bowie, and Stevie Nicks, to name a few.

Among his other accolades, DeMain is a respected songwriter whose compositions have been performed by artists such as Marshall Crenshaw, Kim Richey, and Curtis Stigers. He also comprises half of the popular pop duo, Swan Dive. His tracks have found their way into popular television series like Sons of Anarchy and Private Practice.

As a seasoned resident of Nashville, DeMain will guide you through a riveting chronicle of music spanning several decades, cover genres from country to rock ‘n’ roll and provide a tour experience that will be a significant highlight of your Nashville visit.

Location
Union Street & Anne Dallas Dudley Boulevard
At the entrance to Legislative Plaza. Look for the guide with the cowboy hat and microphone headset.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lorio169
May 14, 2024
Unique and Entertaining Walking Tour of Nashville! - Walkin' Nashville Music City Legends Tour is a must do! What a fun and memorable experience! Music journalist and Nashville insider, Bill DeMain, is an encyclopedia of super cool and interesting facts about Nashville. So so glad we added this tour to our Nashville itinerary!
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Russell
May 8, 2024
A great way to start your music trip to Nashville! - Bill’s walking tour of Nashville is a high point for anyone who appreciates music history. His open, friendly style combined with his in depth and personal knowledge of Nashville music history makes Walkin’ Nashville a great primer and way to begin a trip to Nashville. Not only was the tour excellent, he then sent some fantastic recommendations of shows to see that were spot on and completed our Nashville live music weekend. Can’t thank Bill enough!
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Seamusddog
Apr 27, 2024
Can I leave a six out of 5 review? Cause if it were, I'd do it. Fantastic tour! - Can I leave a six out of 5 review? Is that possible? Cause if it were, I'd do it. Bill is personable, and most importantly, highly knowledgeable. He knows everything there is to know about the Nashville music scene and its history, having been a part of it for so long, and having covered it as a journalist for a while. He seamlessly integrates peoples questions into his tour, and provides some really thoughtful answers to harder questions - eg. about the economics of the Nashville bar music scene and about race and country music, for example. Just fantastic, and great stories.
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Seahk2021
Apr 23, 2024
Get to know the heart and soul of the music city with Bill! - This tour is a must for any music lover who really wants to get to know the heart and soul of the music city! Our group of 9 people had the pleasure of joining Bill for a tour on a Sunday, even though it's not the usual day (thank you again for accommodating us, Bill). Bill's not your average tour guide - he's like a walking encyclopedia of music knowledge. He'll take you on a journey through Nashville's history, from the iconic Ryman Auditorium to the legendary Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, sharing stories and trivia that you won't find in any guidebook. Bill is not just knowledgeable, he's also incredibly friendly and down-to-earth. We felt like we were exploring Nashville with an old friend, sharing his passion for music and the city every step of the way. So, don't miss the Walkin' Nashville Music City Legends Tour with Bill, we can't recommend it highly enough!
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Patrick_h
Apr 21, 2024
Great tour, highly recommend. - Bill was an excellent guide. His knowledge of music, and the musical history of Nashville, stood out. It was an excellent tour and I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.
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Sbauman1577
Apr 10, 2024
Fantastic and Fun Nashville Music and History tour - My husband and I love walking tours and have gone on many. Bill’s tour was by far one of the best tours and most memorable tours we have ever been on. He is extremely knowledgeable about all things Nashville and about music. He was funny and shared many personal experiences. He was patient and answered every question the group had. The walking route was well planned. His timing at each stop was sufficient. We did not want the tour to end but we enjoyed his recommendation for lunch and went off to find the restaurant. We were happy to have found his tour and thrilled to have gone on his first tour of the ‘24 season !
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Galves2ngal
Apr 7, 2024
Million dollar review - Great fun and perfectly executed! Great insight into the Nashville scene. Knowledgeable guide with fun trivia scoop.
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Johndt9561um
Apr 6, 2024
Nashville walking tour - Very knowledgeable, friendly and fun. Highly recommend this tour! Bill was friendly, interesting, organized, and eat to hear.
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Molliefranke
Mar 24, 2024
A tour of Nashville for everyone. - Really enjoyed our tour. Bill provides an informative and fun walk through the history of Nashville. Bill‘s knowledge about the music industry is quite impressive and everyone can find a nugget of interest to share with your family.
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Vfcpix
Mar 24, 2024
Great walking tour - Bill is knowledgeable and friendly, and I loved the personal connections he has to Nashville. Thank you for educating us on your amazing city!
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