Things to do in Davidson County, Davidson County: The Best Cultural Tours

Discover a collection of the most authentic and dynamic murals that locals love but tourists don’t know exist on this street art tour in Nashville. Learn about the history and personalities behind each piece, and feel free to ask your guide to take your photo in front of the breathtakingly beautiful, Instagrammable murals. After meeting your United Street Tours’ guide at the meeting point, get some insider knowledge about the surrounding neighborhoods. Then, your guide will unveil murals created by Norf Art Collective, a team of social impact advocates with their own curated exhibition in the Frist Art Museum. During your 60-minute Nashville walking tour, you'll see other works by local artists and capture the story of Nashville through street art. You'll also have the opportunity to support local artists through the local partner's “tip yo’ artist” program, which sends your tips directly to the artists who created the murals you admire most.

Inclusions: 1-Hour Street Art Walking Photo Tour of Nashville, Local/Professional Guide, Have your photos taken in front of any of the visited murals, Discover hidden gem murals created by Nashville Locals, and learn the history behind each piece, See murals by Norf Art Collective, team of social impact advocates w/ an exhibition at Frist Museum, Entry Fees (if applicable), See a side of Nashville that most tourists never get to see, Benefit from a local guide who will show you spots you'd otherwise have missed

Exclusions: Gratuities (optional)

We’re going to show you Nashville like you’ve never seen it before. Join in on a Nashville walking tour and hear fascinating stories about where slaves lived, who they were, and the work that they did. As Nashville grew, the city became the second-largest slave port in Tennessee with the majority of black people arriving via the transatlantic slave trade. First, you will learn about black history on Lower Broadway, the most visited street in Nashville. Then, United Street Tours will take you on a scenic walk alongside the peaceful Riverfront Park, where slaves traveled via the Cumberland River into a life of bondage and later freedom. Visit Fort Nashborough, an outdoor museum, and replica of the original Nashville settlement. -Tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance -United Street Tours continue rain or shine -Tour length is flexible depending on walking speed, questions, and any other factors Book now to secure your spot. Tickets tend to sell out during high season.

Inclusions: Live guide, Entrance fees (if applicable)

Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), Pickup and drop-off

Go beyond the country music Nashville is famous for and find out about the city's rich history of blues and soul music on this 1-hour walking tour. Uncover insider facts about a city that never stops singing and take an exclusive look at this hidden scene in the Music City During this Nashville walking tour, stroll down Jefferson Street, the mecca for blues and soul music in the 1900s, with your local guide. Learn about the music's history and hear fun stories about the people, places, and events responsible for Nashville’s world-famous Music City reputation. Your United Street Tours’ guide will also explore the connection that soul and blues artists like Jimi Hendrix have to Nashville. By joining this tour, you are helping the community’s efforts to preserve blues music history in Music City. Book now to secure your spot. Tickets tend to sell out during high season.

Inclusions: Live guide, Entrance fees (if applicable)

Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), Pickup and drop-off

In the South, it's all about soul, and in the Music City, the pulse of the city is more than just music. It’s the combination of the people, the diverse music, and the move from street art to murals. By combining the fascinating urban murals + blues music + community museums, you’ll experience the authentic side of the city with United Street Tours. Together we will discover the rhythm & blues heritage of Historic Jefferson Street. Combine that with capturing special moments in front of the new murals of North Nashville that are mostly designed by social impact artists reflecting rich history. In 2-hours, you will celebrate a neighborhood, history, and art with a rich tradition that is not found in your average convention and visitor's bureau brochure. This experience gives you the opportunity to give back to the local community by raising awareness and driving traffic to local, minority-owned businesses and artists. Tour will continue rain or shine. Dress for the weather.

Inclusions: Live guide, Entrance fees (if applicable)

Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), Pickup and drop-off

Trace the footsteps of legendary musicians such as country music star Charley Pride, and the iconic Fisk Jubilee Singers. Combine that with a splash of storytelling about early black life in Nashville. Enjoy strolling from Lower Broadway, the most visited street in Nashville; then alongside the peaceful Riverfront Park, and into the historic 5th Ave of the Arts District. After covering early black life in Nashville, learn more about the civil rights era and enter Woolworth on 5th, the site of the first lunch counter sit-ins during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement in Nashville. Join this Nashville walking tour to see the most unique black history sites and attractions and get the inside scoop on local favorite southern food restaurants and live music venues. By joining this United Street Tours experience, you are helping Nashville become a more inclusive city for all through preservation and awareness.

Inclusions: Live guide, Entrance fees (if applicable)

Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), Pickup and drop-off

Regardless of your gender, this Nashville walking tour is a fun-filled experience uncovering the empowering history and controversies behind the key women of the civil rights movement. You will hear stories about history’s fiercest females from the early settlement to civil rights and beyond. In between stops, you will get the inside scoop on leading female entrepreneurs and business leaders in Nashville today. With United Street Tours, you’ll take action by walking to celebrate women in the world, and particularly women in the South. By joining this Nashville walking tour, you will be taking steps toward empowering women and supporting the journey towards equality. -Tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance -United Street Tours continue rain or shine -Tour length is flexible depending on walking speed, questions, and any other factors Book now to secure your spot. Tickets tend to sell out during high season.

Inclusions: Entry fees (if applicable)

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Explore Nashville, from its rich history to what it made it into the famous “Music City, USA” of today. Get to know the city from the unique perspective of our Tennessean natives, who will guide you on a memorable historical walking tour of Nashville. Our walking tour includes an introduction to some of our most celebrated landmarks and hidden gems that make Music City such a special place to visit. What’s Included This Nashville history tour covers some of the most important parts of the history of The Music City, from the Fisk Jubilee singers to the historic Jefferson St., The Arcade, WSM/Grand Ole Opry, War Memorial, The Ryman, CMA, Printers Alley, Goo Goo (First combination chocolate bar), hidden secrets and information on Broadway, castle studios and much, much more! This is a perfect walking tour (Approx. 90 minutes) to learn about Nashville which can help guide the rest of your visit to Music City.

Inclusions: 90-Minute Legends of Music City Guided Walking Tour, Receive an introduction to some of Nashville's most celebrated landmarks and hidden gems, Pass by top sites including Ryman Auditorium, Broadway, Printer's Alley, The Arcade, and more!, Learn Nashville's history, from Fisk Jubilee singers to historic Jefferson Street, Local/Professional Guide

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The "Famous Footsteps" walking tour is a great way to see downtown Nashville, and you'll learn about the people (and places) that helped make it "Music City"!                                                                                                                                

Inclusions: Professional guide, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Come see Nashville up close and personal on our 1.5- or 2.5-hour Segway tour. Tours start and end just a block from lower Broadway. 1.5-HOUR MUSIC CITY SNAPSHOT TOUR Travel around the entertainment district and take in sights such as Ascend Amphitheater, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena, the Ryman Auditorium and our Music City Center. This tour is perfect for first time riders, experienced riders on a time crunch and those just stopping by Nashville for a day! Begin with a 30min training session before heading out for an hour of fun! 2.5-HOUR DOWNTOWN TOUR We'll take you 5 miles through Nashville covering such landmarks as the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena, Fort Nashborough, Bicentennial Mall, Farmer's Market, and the Tennessee State Capitol. We'll even cover areas most tours can't get to, because you're on your very own Segway! Tour has a 30min training session followed by 2hr Segway tour!

Inclusions: 1.5 or 2.5-Hour Guided Segway Tour of Downtown Nashville, 30-Minute Segway Training Session, Use of Helmet and Headsets, Professional/Local Guide, Ponchos for light rain, Complimentary Bottled Water, See Top Nashville Sites including Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena, Ryman Auditorium, Additional Sites on the 2.5-hour tour include Bicentennial Mall and Tennessee State Capitol

Exclusions: Gratuities

Tour the Grounds of Belle Meade on this guided 90-minute Segway Tour with professional guide. Explore Belle Meade's history from a working farm perspective by viewing its remaining Outbuildings. Belle Meade still retains 30 acres of its original property for you to explore including the Mansion and original Log Cabin.  Explore one of the most historic sites in Nashville with this guided Segway Tour through the Grounds.

Inclusions: 90-minute Narrated Segway Tour of Belle Meade's Grounds and Outbuildings, Professional guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Complimentary Wine Tasting, Free On-Site Parking, Access to our Outdoor Game Court

Exclusions: Tour does not include entry into the Mansion