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Walkin' Nashville - Music City Legends Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
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Nashville, USA
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Take a deep dive into the legends and lore of Music City with this exclusive tour led by Grammy-nominated music journalist and acclaimed songwriter Bill DeMain. Learn about Nashville’s extraordinary history as a music capital from an insider who has interviewed stars from Dolly Parton to Willie Nelson. Admire important historic and cultural landmarks as your guide narrates almost a century of music history along the way.
  • Connect with an industry expert for an insider’s perspective on Music City
  • Admire Nashville’s iconic sights, including the Country Music Hall of Fame
  • Learn how Nashville grew into the cultural capital it remains today
  • Connect the city’s musical past with its vibrant contemporary music scene

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Union Street & Anne Dallas Dudley Boulevard
    Union St & Anne Dallas Dudley Blvd, Nashville, TN 37219, USA

    At the entrance to Legislative Plaza. Look for the guide with the cowboy hat and microphone headset.

End point

  • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
    222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA

Operating hours
.10:30 am

Itinerary

1

The Hermitage Hotel

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

2

Woolworth Theatre

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

3

The Arcade

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

4

The Peanut Shop

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

5

Printer's Alley

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

6

Millennium Hotel Maxwell House Nashville

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

7

Ryman Auditorium

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

8

Tootsies Orchid Lounge

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

9

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

10

Skull's Rainbow Room

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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

Ash_N
Don’t pass on this tour guide! A true industry insider and wealth of knowledge. I feel lucky to have spent the morning exploring Nashville with him and a few new friends. ;) So much so, that I’ll rebook with him again next time I’m in Nashville and pick his brain on different topics about Nashville next time. 100% recommend.

Reviews

5.0
based on 108 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great excursion

Eileen_M, Oct 2025
It was an easy, leisurely walk. There is a good mix of basic information and obscure locations and details discussed. Guide is informative and conversational, a wealth of knowledge about the city and music in the city.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thanks for the nice review, Eileen! It was my pleasure to show you around.

Book this one. Really.

Ash_N, Apr 2025
Don’t pass on this tour guide! A true industry insider and wealth of knowledge. I feel lucky to have spent the morning exploring Nashville with him and a few new friends. ;) So much so, that I’ll rebook with him again next time I’m in Nashville and pick his brain on different topics about Nashville next time. 100% recommend.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thanks for the kind words! I'll look forward to seeing. you next time. :-)

Bill was exceptional as...

Sherry_W, Apr 2025
Bill was exceptional as our guide! We learned so much from him, and he gave us the best recommendations for where to eat .

Excellent tour

Brent_A, Sep 2024
Bill was knowledgeable and engaging. Steeped in music and history. We visited many iconic, and not so well known spots.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you, Brent. I appreciate it!

Very Interesting!!!

PaulaJean_H, Jun 2024
Our guide was very knowledgeable and showed us some things we would never have found on our own. We went back to some of them later on our trip and they added so much more to our time in Nashville!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thanks for the kind words, Paula!

Great tour!

Brittany_C, Jun 2024
Loved it! Learned so many interesting facts about Nashville’s history & songwriters . Highly recommend!

Great tour, highly recommend.

Patrick_H, Apr 2024
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.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thanks for the kind words, Patrick. It was my pleasure.

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