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Downtown Nashville Sightseeing Walking Tour

4.8 (18)
Nashville, US
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Downtown Nashville Sightseeing Walking Tour

4.8 (18)
Nashville, US
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Experience the real Nashville with a captivating Downtown Nashville Sightseeing Walking Tour. Led by native Tennessean and Nashville expert, Joe Nashville, this tour offers a unique and interactive experience like no other. With Joe's extensive knowledge of the city's history and interesting stories, you'll get an insider's perspective on Nashville's past and present. Unlike other tours, Joe keeps his groups small to ensure a more personalized experience and despises loudspeakers, so you can be confident that you'll hear every fascinating detail. From the historic Sheraton Grand Hotel to the iconic Ryman Auditorium, you'll visit the city's most significant landmarks and learn about their significance. If walking isn't your preference, Joe also offers a City Experience Van Tour. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure that truly showcases the essence of Nashville.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 1 hours 30 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-12 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Entertaining and unique tour experience from a local
  • Small group size for a more interactive experience
  • Knowledge of happenings and stories of interesting people of Nashville
  • Meeting at Tennessee's only 5 star hotel filled with history
  • Visiting "The Mother Church of Country Music"
  • Smaller Group Tour - No Loudspekers - Joe's Own Voice
  • Guided Tour - Discussions outside of landmarks.
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Private transportation

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Introduction

The Downtown Nashville Sightseeing Walking Tour is an incredible opportunity to explore the vibrant city of Nashville like a true local. Led by owner Joe Nashville, a native Tennessean with deep roots in the city, this tour offers a unique and entertaining experience that showcases the best of historic and modern-day Nashville. Joe's passion for his hometown shines through as he shares captivating stories, insider knowledge, and hidden gems that only a seasoned traveler would know. This tour is the perfect introduction to the soulful heart of Nashville, where the rich history and energetic music scene converge.

What to expect?

On this 90-minute tour, you can expect to immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and stories that make Nashville so special. The itinerary includes must-see landmarks such as the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Tennessee State Capitol, Printer's Alley, and the iconic Ryman Auditorium, known as "The Mother Church of Country Music." Joe will guide you through each location, offering intriguing anecdotes and historical context that bring these places to life. With Joe's captivating storytelling ability and vast knowledge of Nashville's past and present, you'll gain a deep understanding of the city's rich heritage and significance in American culture.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for anyone seeking an authentic Nashville experience. Whether you're a history buff, a music lover, or simply curious about the city's vibrant atmosphere, this tour caters to a wide range of interests. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple, or a group of friends, Joe ensures a personalized experience by limiting tour group sizes and opting for interactive conversations rather than loudspeakers. Everyone from first-time visitors to Nashville enthusiasts will find value in this tour, as it offers a fresh perspective on the city's past, present, and future.

Why book this?

The Downtown Nashville Sightseeing Walking Tour stands out from the rest due to Joe Nashville's unparalleled expertise and passion for his hometown. Unlike other tour guides, Joe is a native Tennessean who can trace his roots back to the very first settlement in Nashville. His deep connection to the city and its stories creates a truly immersive and authentic experience. By intentionally keeping the tour groups smaller, Joe ensures a more interactive and focused journey, allowing for personalized attention and the opportunity to ask questions. Furthermore, Joe's disdain for loudspeakers means that his energetic and engaging voice carries well without the need for artificial amplification. By booking this tour, you can expect an intimate, informative, and unforgettable experience of Nashville.

Good to know

During the 90-minute tour, you'll have the chance to soak up Nashville's vibrant atmosphere and explore its iconic landmarks. You'll meet outside or inside the historic Sheraton Grand Hotel, a significant site in the Women's Suffrage movement. From there, you'll visit the Nashville War Memorial Auditorium, Tennessee State Capitol, Printer's Alley, and the legendary Ryman Auditorium. The tour will conclude at the Assembly Hall, conveniently located near Broadway, where you can continue exploring the local shops, indulge in delicious food, and experience the lively atmosphere of Nashville.

Reviews

Feedback from previous participants of the Downtown Nashville Sightseeing Walking Tour emphasizes the exceptional knowledge and enthusiasm of Joe Nashville. Travelers have praised his ability to effortlessly blend history, culture, and music into a captivating narrative that truly brings the city to life. Participants have expressed that the personalized experience and Joe's insider insights have enhanced their understanding and appreciation of Nashville's rich heritage. With overwhelmingly positive reviews, it's clear that this tour with Joe Nashville is an absolute must for anyone looking to discover the heart and soul of Music City.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

The Hermitage Hotel

Tennessee's only 5 start hotel filled with history. HQ of the Women's suffrage movement prior to the historical vote. Discussion outside

Nashville War Memorial Auditorium

Historic state legislative office building and music venue.

Tennessee State Capitol

Historic Capital and tomb of two architects. Discussion outside.

Printer's Alley

Historic stories of Nashville's past of skullduggery. Outside.

Ryman Auditorium

"The Mother Church of Country Music." Outside

Reviews

(18)

4.8 (18)

313ancae

Jim is very knowledgeable. Learned a lot about the history of downtown Nashville. Enjoyed the murals. Highly recommend the tour.

Kevin_S

Joe was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable regarding Nashville’s history, as well as restaurants and sites to see he came well-prepared. He even brought us ponchos because it was anticipated to rain.

billandlizLichfield

The guide was very knowledgeable about area and it's history and tried to find connections with the places the visitors came from. Lots of detailed history but delivered in an entertaining way. Supplied a great deal of follow up material after the walk was over.

StuHCT

We started our trip in Nashville with this walking tour. Nashville is so much more than Broadway, and Larry is fluent in many of the events that shaped Nashville - including a focus on the Civil War & Women's Suffrage movement. This is not a crazy golf-cart ride, but a real education. Very worthwhile, and fun too.

BackPacker662391

My family of four, including two teenagers, went on this evening tour of Nashville and are so glad we did. We saw parts of the city we would have never of seen if it had not been for this tour. We were in town for a college tour of Vanderbilt University so we were in town for a short stay. The tour guide was genuinely interested in making sure we had a great experience. We are definitely coming back to Nashville thanks to him.

PWSB

We did a walking historical tour of Nashville with Larry (Joe Nashville) and it was great! I read a few reviews where people said it was too focused or not focused enough but in our case, we told Larry what we wanted to learn about (history) and he tailored it to exactly what we wanted to learn. We learned a ton. Plus, Larry was really good about answering our general questions about Nashville before the tour and answered all of our follow-up questions after the tour. Our whole group loved it and we highly recommend it.

Arlene_S

Not having been to Nashville I knew very little. The history is fascinating. And the guide was knowledgeable!

M M

Joe is very knowledgeable, yet the tour was too focused on political history. A more balanced tour would have been appreciated.

Martina_N

The Tour was overall great! Joe was very knowledgeable and made it fun, definitely recommend taking it.

wanderwoman93

I took this tour because I wanted to learn more about Nashville while I was visiting to orient myself to the culture and history of the city. I appreciated that the tour guide/owner Joe was friendly and open, and I did see some places that I wouldn't have otherwise saw. However, the tour itself was pretty light on actual content if you are someone who is really interested in history and facts. It felt like we were just wandering through the streets and pointing out a few interesting things, rather than an intentional tour about how Nashville came to be what it was today. Case in point: At one point, Joe went on a tangent about his lineage and how TN people were "mutts." Or on a tangent about how Nashville government feels non-partisan (which, LOL, because no). Also, I get why in Tennessee in 2022 Joe is trying to straddle a line and be "not political." However, I had a really hard time with the tour basically sugar coating the Trail of Tears, slavery, and segregation. Like Joe would try to say things like "you have to look at it from that time" or "compared to X city, Y people would rather live in Nashville!" But it's not political or controversial to be clear an unequivocal that those things were wrong abhorrent and unacceptable, even to many at the times, and devastated those communities. The CLOSEST Joe got to anything was saying that the rise of private schools was dated when schools were integrated - which, come on, Joe! Just SAY that cities like Nashville have rampant race and economic segregation TO THIS DAY - the rise of private schools and the incorporation of many wealthy suburbs around Nashville (e.g., Brentwood) directly came from white flight and to maintain segregation. It seems like there was so much If you want to really go in depth and understand Nashville, I'd recommend looking elsewhere.
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2024-05-14 01:03