Walkin' Nashville - Music City Legends Tour

5.0 (117 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 1 h 50 min Free cancellation

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Ryman Auditorium — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This is a tour for music lovers wanting the inside story of how Nashville became Music City.

Your friendly guide is Grammy-nominated music journalist Bill DeMain, a writer with over thirty years experience who’s contributed to publications such as MOJO and Rolling Stone. He is also a Nashville correspondent for the BBC.

DeMain has interviewed an A-Z of pop and country music superstars, including Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, David Bowie and Stevie Nicks.

An acclaimed songwriter, DeMain has had songs covered by such artists as Marshall Crenshaw, Kim Richey and Curtis Stigers. He’s also one half of the acclaimed pop duo Swan Dive. His songs have appeared in TV shows such as Sons of Anarchy and Private Practice.

A long-time Nashville resident, DeMain will take you through decades of musical history, from country to rock, for an experience that will make your visit to Nashville an unforgettable one.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 1 h 50 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Bill DeMain

Ages: Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min Admission not included

Tennessee's only 5-star hotel, built in 1910. Guests have included Charlie Chaplin, Enrico Caruso, JFK, Paul McCartney and Dolly Parton.
Woolworth Theatre

5 min Admission not included

F.W. Woolworth's, opened in 1913, was the site of Nashville's sit-ins, led by the legendary freedom rider and proponent of "good trouble," John Lewis.
The Arcade

10 min Admission included

"Nashville's oldest shopping mall," built in 1902. We will visit The Peanut Shop, which opened in 1927.
The Peanut Shop

5 min Admission included

First opened in 1927 as Planter's Peanuts, this is one of the oldest surviving businesses in downtown Nashville. It's like stepping into a time capsule. Friendly, fun service and free samples!
Printer's Alley

15 min Admission included

Once the heart of Nashville's red light district, it was long the center of music performance and backstage deals. Everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Johnny Cash to Tim McGraw performed here.
Stop 6

5 min Admission not included

Once the site of Nashville's grandest hotel and the first place the celebrated coffee was served. What's the real story behind "Good to the last drop?"
Ryman Auditorium

20 min Admission not included

The crown jewel of downtown Nashville. Built as the Union Gospel Tabernacle in 1892, it was the home to the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-74. Stories about everyone from Hank Williams to Johnny Cash to Elvis Presley
Tootsies Orchid Lounge

10 min Admission included

The city's most famous honky tonk was once songwriter's central, overseen by the colorful den mother Tootsie Bess. Her jukebox introduced demos of songs like "Hello Walls," "Crazy," "A-11" and "Sunday Morning Coming Down."
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

10 min Admission not included

The best of the music-related museums in Nashville, with a wonderful permanent collection and ever-changing exhibits.
Skull's Rainbow Room

10 min Admission included

Legendary nightclub that has hosted such artists as Willie Nelson, Roger Miller, Dolly Parton and Andy Griffith. Paul McCartney once wrote a song in the club.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

End point

Using your ticket

They can show the ticket on their phone or mobile device.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.