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

5.0
(4 reviews)

50 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

Nashville is a city of rich history where a lot of country music’s biggest stars got their start. You'll discover the best spots and historic sites from old Skull’s rainbow room in Printer’s Alley, the line dancing over at the Wild Horse to Johnny Cash’s history at the Ryman.

This is a GPS Navigated, Self guided tour on an app. The experience is powered by your smartphone and it's created to be hands free. Go at your own pace and on your own schedule.

It's perfect for those that do not like large group tours, want to go at their own pace or like exploring on their own.

You'll be step by step navigated to the local sites, back alleys and country music locations you don't want to miss.

What's Included

You'll see the spots where many country music stars got their start
After finishing the on location tour the virtual tour unlocks you can listen to anytime
Smartphone navigated tour on the app
Never expires, go at your own pace and schedule
No in person guide, this is self guided, GPS navigated, on the app
No headphones/earbuds, but we suggest you bring your own for the best experience
No entrance fees, this is an outdoor walking tour on the app

Meeting and pickup

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.

End point
Johnny Cash Museum

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.

Itinerary

Duration: 50 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Skull's Rainbow Room (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Merchants (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Music Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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