Downtown Nashville History & Music Walking Tour

Explore the stories, architecture, and music that shaped downtown Nashville on a guide-led walk. Look beyond the honky-tonks to discover the city’s political and cultural past.

• Discover tales of Tennessee historical figures and their impact on American history
• See Ryman Auditorium and hear how it shaped the careers of country music artists
• Uncover Nashville’s Prohibition-era stories and blues and jazz roots
• Capture landmark views with stops for photos and storytelling

Itinerary

1. Arrive 10 minutes early & meet your guide at the community tables across the street from the Hermitage Hotel.

2. Enjoy a walk through the lobby of the beautiful Hermitage Hotel. Visit the world renowned Hermitage restrooms

3. Walk to Capitol Hill and take in stunning views of Bi-Centennial Park

4. Walk around the Musicians Hall of Fame and take a trip down memory lane at the mural of historic acts who performed at the Municipal Auditorium

5. Be entertained as your guide takes you through the prohibition history of Printers Alley

6. A walk through the Honkytonk Highway of lower Broadway

7. Incredible skyline views are waiting for you from the downtown pedestrian bridge

8. Walk with the stars at the Music City Walk of Fame

9. After your 2.5 mile stroll through Nashville we will end the tour at the brand new 5th + Broadway complex. If you parked at the Hermitage hotel we can walk the remaining 2 blocks together.

What's Included

• Guided walking tour
• One scoop of ice cream at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Important details

• Expect a walking route with a few moderate inclines; two flights of stairs are optional
• Tours operate rain or shine unless weather conditions are deemed unsafe