Private Walking Tour with Johnny Cash Museum Admission

Nashville , United States

Private Walking Tour with Johnny Cash Museum Admission

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About this experience

On your three-hour walking tour of Nashville, you will discover how music forms a common thread throughout Nashville’s communities, binding the life and soul of the city and its people.

Your guide will talk to you about how the growth of Nashville’s music publishing sector in the 1800s helped prompt the deluge of popular artists visiting Nashville in the mid-1900s to play the Ryman Auditorium, including Sandra Bernhardt, Louis Armstrong, John Philip Sousa and Nat King Cole.

Learn about the music stars who have made Music City their permanent home, including the band members from the Kings of Leon, Justin Timberlake, The Black Keys, Keith Urban, Michael McDonald, Keb’ Mo’, Sheryl Crow, Paramore, Hot Chelle Rae, and Jack White.

As you walk, there will be numerous opportunities to hear the live music for which the city is known, and your tour will finish at the Johnny Cash Museum (tickets included)!

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Private Walking Tour with Johnny Cash Museum Admission

What's included

Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places

A light taste of local cuisine per person

A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group

Entrance to the Johnny Cash Museum

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

Begin your tour with a stroll through Bicentennial Capital Mall and the Tennessee State Capitol, where your guide will give you the history of the state, and the way being the capital has impacted Nashville's development.

Visit the Music City Walk of Fame and enjoy insider tales about Grammy-award-winning country music artists

Walk down Honky Tonk Highway, a stretch of Broadway in Nashville lined with honky-tonk bars, live music venues, restaurants, and souvenir shops.

Stop 4

Visit the Ernest Tubb Record Shop, known for its wide selection of country, bluegrass, and gospel music. You will also stop at one of the many spots with all-day live music, and get recommendations to get your own pair of cowboy boots for line-dancing!

Stop 5

End your tour at the Johnny Cash Museum, where your guide will part with you so you can enjoy the city's best-curated museums at your own pace and learn about the singer whose music continues to be played around the world.

What's not included

Transport on the day (if required)

Additional food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend snacks along the way

Hotel pick-up

Gratuities

Available languages

Guide guide

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Important information

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you at the circular "Bicentennial Carillon" near Jefferson St. located at the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.

About Nashville

Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, is renowned as the heart of country music and a vibrant cultural hub. With its rich musical heritage, lively entertainment scene, and Southern charm, it offers a unique blend of history, music, and culinary delights.

Top Attractions

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

A must-visit for music lovers, this museum showcases the history of country music with exhibits, artifacts, and interactive displays.

Museum 2-3 hours $27.95 (adults), $22.95 (seniors), $17.95 (children)

Ryman Auditorium

Known as the 'Mother Church of Country Music,' this iconic venue has hosted legendary performances and remains a key part of Nashville's music scene.

Historical/Entertainment 1-2 hours (tour), variable for performances $25 (tour), varies for shows

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

A beautiful outdoor park that honors Tennessee's history with monuments, walking paths, and scenic views of the State Capitol.

Historical/Park 1-2 hours Free

Must-Try Local Dishes

Hot Chicken

Fried chicken coated in a spicy, cayenne pepper-infused oil, served with pickles and white bread.

Dinner Not vegetarian or vegan

Meat and Three

A classic Southern meal consisting of a meat dish and three sides, such as collard greens, mac and cheese, and fried okra.

Lunch/Dinner Vegetarian options available

Biscuits and Gravy

Fluffy biscuits smothered in creamy, savory sausage gravy.

Breakfast Not vegetarian or vegan

Popular Activities

Hiking in Radnor Lake State Park Kayaking on the Cumberland River Spa day at The Hermitage Hotel Picnic in Centennial Park Visiting the Frist Art Museum Attending a performance at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center Boating on Percy Priest Lake Ice skating at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (seasonal)

Best Time to Visit

April to June, September to October

These months offer pleasant weather and are ideal for outdoor activities and festivals. The city is lively with music events and tourists.

15-30°C 59-86°F

Practical Information

Language

Official: English
Widely spoken: Spanish
English: Widely spoken

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Time Zone

GMT-6 (Central Time Zone)

Electricity

120VV, 60HzHz

Safety Information

Overall Safety Rating: Generally safe

Nashville is generally safe, but like any major city, it has areas with higher crime rates. Exercise caution in less touristy areas, especially at night.