Self-Guided Audio Tour in the Heart of Downtown Nashville
Discover the very melodic city of Nashville. This self-guided walking tour takes you through the heart of the downtown area where you'll get to know the history of the Ryman Auditorium and Grand Ole Opry as you meander down ‘Honky Tonk Row’ in Lower Broadway. You'll get to see numerous highlights owned by well-known names like Blake Shelton, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Kid Rock and much more. Get to know the city’s origins and earliest settlers at Fort Nashborough where you'll understand how Nashville became the "Music City". You’ll get a chance to take the best pictures around from the Siegenthaler Walking Bridge, visit the Nashville Walk of Fame, and hear stories about the Country Music Hall of Fame. At the end of the tour, you’ll wind up at Nudie’s Honky Tonk, where you can hear fantastic music and feast your eyes on some of the genre’s greatest outfits of the past, including Elvis Presley’s gold lame suit!
Overview
Discover the very melodic city of Nashville. This self-guided walking tour takes you through the heart of the downtown area where you'll get to know the history of the Ryman Auditorium and Grand Ole Opry as you meander down ‘Honky Tonk Row’ in Lower Broadway. You'll get to see numerous highlights owned by well-known names like Blake Shelton, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Kid Rock and much more. Get to know the city’s origins and earliest settlers at Fort Nashborough where you'll understand how Nashville became the "Music City". You’ll get a chance to take the best pictures around from the Siegenthaler Walking Bridge, visit the Nashville Walk of Fame, and hear stories about the Country Music Hall of Fame. At the end of the tour, you’ll wind up at Nudie’s Honky Tonk, where you can hear fantastic music and feast your eyes on some of the genre’s greatest outfits of the past, including Elvis Presley’s gold lame suit!
Location
Please start your tour in front of the Ryman Auditorium.
Address
140 Rep. John Lewis Way N, Nashville, TN 37219, USA
Inclusions
- Lifetime access to Hidden History in Chicago's Gold Coast tour
- VoiceMap Application Offline
- Access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
- Smartphone
- Food and drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Venues
- Country Music Hall of Fame
Nashville, Tennessee’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum should be on every country music fan’s itinerary when visiting Music City. The Country Music Hall of Fame is one of the world’s largest museums dedicated to preserving and celebrating everything that is country music. Country music’s greatest contributors are recognized at this iconic building.
- The Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry is more than just a music venue – it's an institution, a piece of Nashville history, and a symbol of the spirit of country music. Nestled in the heart of Music City, the Opry has been entertaining audiences since 1925, making it the longest-running radio show in the world. Stepping inside the Opry is like stepping back in time.
- Ryman Auditorium
The Ryman Auditorium stands as a testament to the power of music, bringing people from all walks of life together in Nashville. Known as the "Mother Church of Country Music," the Ryman has hosted some of the biggest names in the genre, like Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton. But the Ryman's history extends far beyond country music.
Additional Information
- Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate shoes and clothing
- Discover the melodic city of Nashville
- The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline
- Enjoy a charming walk at your own pace in the heart of downtown
- The minimum age for this tour is 6
- Explore some iconic highlights and the city's vibe
- Please bring your smartphone and earphones
- This activity requires an app download. The use of the app is subject to the T&Cs of the application provider and the app store it is featured in
- Don't forget your camera!
- This is a self-guided audio tour, you will follow an audio tour through an app using your phone
- You can follow this self-guided tour on any day, at any time best fitted to you
Timings
- Please refer to the calendar for updated starting times and availability
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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