Nashville Music City Smart Phone Self-Guided Audio/App Walking Tour

Nashville, US

Highlights

  • Discover Nashville's rich history and iconic music spots
  • Navigate at your own pace with a GPS-guided app
  • Visit the famous Wildhorse Saloon and learn its history
  • Explore Printer's Alley, where music legends like Elvis and Bob Dylan got their start
  • Learn about the legendary Johnny Cash and his impact on country music

Meeting Point

The tour starts at Boot Country in the heart of Nashville on the Honky Tonk Highway. You'll hear about how cowboy boots became a part of country music and the Honky Tonk Highway.

Meeting point

304 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201 , United States

End point

End Point

The tour ends very close to where it started at the Johnny Cash Museum's front doors. You'll hear the story of Cash and how this hell raiser changed country music forever.

Meeting point

119 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Boot Country

Boot Country is a must for that hitting the country music scene in style. This establishment has more than 20,000 pairs of boots in stock. This is where the tours starts on the Honky Tonk Highway. We will only be outside the shop.

Duration 3 minutes
2

Wildhorse Saloon

The world-famous Wildhorse Saloon opened in 1994 in a converted warehouse. It captured the attention of people near and far when on June 3rd 1994, Reba McEntire herded a stampede of live cattle through the streets of Music City, down 2nd Avenue and right past the front doors of the Wildhorse Saloon. On the walk here you'll learn the history of the area and how it evolved.

Duration 5 minutes
3

The Parthenon

We will walk up 2nd Avenue and hear the historic story of the area including the recent bombing.

Duration 5 minutes
4

Printer's Alley

This alley was once the home of locals print shops, then over the last century it's been the 'mens quarters', bars and music joints where everyone from Elvis, Bob Dylan, Rascal Flatts and Tim McGraw all played or got their starts here.

Duration 10 minutes
5

Skull's Rainbow Room

Skull’s Rainbow Room, opened by David “Skull” Schulman in 1948, was one of the most notorious spots in the Alley, featuring acts such as Elvis Presley, Etta James, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan on its legendary checkerboard stage.

6

Legends Corner

Stop by the Legends Corner Mural, hear the story of why Taylor Swift is no longer on the mural, and discover who got their start here.

Duration 5 minutes
7

Merchants

The old Merchants is one of the best restaurants in Nashville today and it has a long storied history.

8

Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center

You'll hear the story of how the symphony got it's start and see it's amazing fountain.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What our experts say

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    Grab a bite at nearby Hattie B's Hot Chicken.
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    Check out the murals on Broadway for great photos.
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    Visit the Johnny Cash Museum after your tour.
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    Bring your own earbuds for an immersive experience.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking around.

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