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Nashville’s 1st Prohibition Cocktail Crawl: Secrets & Scandals

Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Nashville, USA
  • 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

While lots of bar crawls help you discover Nashville’s nightlife scene, not many pair the experience with scandelous stories of Music City’s prohibition-era past. On this small-group bar-hopping tour, visit hidden gem bars that most travelers miss, as well as historic jazz-era joints, as you sip cocktails listening to tales of bootleggers, flappers, and enforcers.
  • Snap photos in historic local establishments
  • Enjoy occasional tour-only specials at select venues
  • Learn facts about the city you won’t find in guidebooks
  • Socialize with fellow travelers on this small-group tour

What's Included

  • Discover 4 bootlegger-worthy venues!
  • Stroll sin-soaked streets & hear shocking-but-true tales.
  • Join a Jazz Age–steeped guide: historian, toastmaster, ringleader!
  • Discover local venues with occasional tour-only specials.
  • Snap Insta-worthy shots in hidden nooks & glam spots.
  • Drinks & food – Pay as you go and ONLY buy what you want! Drinking is not required!
  • Gratuities
    Tips – Usual 20% (~$11.60) IF you have the fun we hope you do!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 170 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219, USA

    Meet your host OUTSIDE the hotel — Look for someone with some Jazz-era flair — We're looking for you, too! NOTE: Our 1:30 PM Tours, meet outside The Hotel Indigo/Countrypolitan (315 Union St) HOT TIP: Arrive 20–30 minutes EARLY for pre-tour cocktails at exclusive “Gatsby Insider” pricing!

End point

  • Rep. John Lewis Way North & Church Street
    Rep. John Lewis Way N & Church St, Nashville, TN 37219, USA

    Final locations can vary but will be close to this intersection.

Itinerary

1

Downtown Nashville

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Printer's Alley

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Fred_F
Dean was a wealth of experience and so full of energy. My son and I would never be able to see the hidden gems of Nashville night life. He made it a memorable experience and we will do it again. Also, we now can visit those hidden spots next time we are in town.

Reviews

4.9
based on 43 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Absolutely loved our tour...

Sara_H, Jun 2026
Absolutely loved our tour with Drew. He was great! Very engaging and knowledgable. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thanks for the recommendation! We're so glad you joined us.

It was advertised as a...

Roger_E, Jun 2026
It was advertised as a prohibition ( speak easy) tour. Only one of the bars we went to could be classified as a speak easy. All the other bars were very nice, but not what we expected as advertised. Also, we only went to 3 locations instead of 4 as advertised, and only received a discount at the first bar. Very disappointing.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Roger, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry the experience did not match your expectations. We take quality control very seriously and are looking into what happened in that tour. To clarify for future guests, this is a Prohibition-themed cocktail crawl, not a speakeasy-only tour. Downtown Nashville does not have enough true speakeasies near enough to each other to create a walkable route, so we visit a curated mix of historic, hidden-gem, and era-inspired venues tied to the city’s Prohibition-era drinking culture. Having said that, the tour is advertised as four downtown venues, and I’m sorry your group only visited three. That is not the standard we intend to deliver, and we are reviewing what happened so we can tighten our route procedures. I also appreciate your note about the venue specials. Drinks are pay-as-you-go, and occasional tour-only specials may vary by location and availability. We are updating our wording to make that expectation clearer for future guests. Thank you again for the feedback. We take it seriously and will use it to improve the experience. Please reach out to us at 615-800-7052.

Best Nashville Tour! Cheers:)

Jeannette_M, Mar 2026
This is a must when visiting Nashville! Drew is an amazing story teller, sharing the underbelly of the city in a very interesting & fun way!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thanks so much for joining us! Drew knows Nashville and loves to share it.

Drew was fantastic! Very...

Brian_H, Dec 2025
Drew was fantastic! Very much enjoyed our evening. The history and locations were fascinating. I would and will recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thanks for joining us in this brisk weather! Drew is a great part of the team. We appreciate you!

Fun experience!

Christin_S, Oct 2025
Drew was amazing! This was such a fun experience. Definitely recommend! We went to various bars that weren’t super busy but held so much information.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thanks for joining us! Yes, Drew is a stellar guide! We hope to see you again.

Unexpected delightful experience we will treasure!!!!

Fred_F, Oct 2025
Dean was a wealth of experience and so full of energy. My son and I would never be able to see the hidden gems of Nashville night life. He made it a memorable experience and we will do it again. Also, we now can visit those hidden spots next time we are in town.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

It was a pleasure to have you on the tour! Thanks for the comments. Hope to see you next year!
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