Sounds of Knoxville Self Guided Audio GPS/APP Walking Tour

50 min – 1 h 15 min Free cancellation Private tour

Sounds of Knoxville Self Guided Audio GPS/APP Walking Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The city is famous for its deep musical roots, its role as Tennessee’s first capital, and its vibrant downtown filled with theaters, historic buildings, and stories of legendary performers. Your tour begins at 319 North Gay Street, where Dolly Parton got her start and We’ll wind our way past old radio studios, grand theaters, and the lively Market Square, where the echoes of fiddles and gospel choirs still linger. You’ll see the spot where Garth Brooks played before he was famous. The murals, alleys and parks. And of course, you’ll hear music history. This tour is all guided step by step by our walking tour app. Go at your own pace, anytime. it never expires. Listen anytime.

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At a glance

Duration: 50 min – 1 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Audio guide: English
Operated by: WalknTours

Ages: Adults (0–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hands free walking tour experience on our app
Included: Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires
Included: See Knoxville historic sites, music sites, and main streets.
Included: Walking Tour on our Walking Tour app (Not Viator app)

Not included

Not included: No admission, this tour is all outside
Not included: No human guide, this tour is all guided by our walking tour app

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

The tour ends outside the Knoxville County Courthouse, where you'll hear its story.
Stop 2

Passing by

The tour stops outside 319 North Gay Street where you'll hear about how Dolly Parton got here start here.
Stop 3

Passing by

the tour stops outside the Melting Pot, a spot that Garth Brookes once played at before his fame.
Strong Alley (Graffiti Alley)

5 min

One of the coolest alleys in Knoxville, great to see while in town, learn how it became the Graffiti Alley.
Market Square

5 min

Hear the history of the square and it's music link.
Tennessee Woman Suffrage Memorial

5 min

Learn Tennessee's link to Woman's suffrage and the story of the statue here.
Stop 7

5 min

Why is a man rowing a boat in the sidewalk? Find out on the tour.
Knoxville

30 min

On the tour, you'll see these stops and so many more as you walk the streets of Knoxville learning it's history and music story.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The tour starts where Dolly Parton got here start, at this small former radio station. You'll then be guided through the streets discovering it's story.

End point

The tour ends outside the Knoxville County Courthouse, where you'll hear its story.

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking Sounds of Knoxville Walking Tour

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code jack0612 to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code jack0612

*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code jack0612

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

https://onelink.to/ffpuug

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select Knoxville (Or select the tour in the Near Me section)

Select Sounds of Knoxville Walking Tour and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code jack0612

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the tour go outside 319 North Gay Street in Knoxville.

If you have questions call/text US +1 617-991-3269 or email [email protected]