Nashville · NASHVILLE HISTORY & CIVIL RIGHTS TOURS
Nashville students desegregated the downtown lunch counters in 1960, months before the Freedom Rides. The 15 below cover that ground, the antebellum houses and the state capitol, with prices and walking distances.
Tour Belle Meade’s 1853 mansion, explore 30 acres of historic grounds, and enjoy a complimentary wine tasting in Nashville.
“Very informative, beautifully presented and preserved. Friendly staff answered every question. The wine tasting was the crescendo of the trip. I purchased 2 of my favorites.”
Review of Nashville’s Civil War tour to Franklin, with Lotz House, Carter House, Carnton Plantation, lunch time, pricing, and practical tips.
“The guides had so much information at times it was overwhelming. The explanation about the war was hard to follow. Touring the house and grounds and learning about there history was outstanding.”
Explore Belle Meade’s history of enslavement on a thoughtful guided walk, then enjoy a wine tasting and free time across the 30-acre grounds.
“Learning about how former slaves lived be Ed after emancipation. The wine tasting at the end was nice”
Review of Nashville Unveiled, a 90-minute music and history walk covering the Ryman, Broadway, Printer’s Alley, and riverfront.
“Paul was amazing. Unmatched energy and enthusiasm for his city. Learned a lot and really enjoyed this tour.”
Tour Nashville’s Belmont Mansion, a restored Italian Villa filled with original furnishings, Civil War history, art, and a lovely rose garden.
“Very interesting to learn of the mansion’s unique history, glad my girlfriend and I were able to visit”
Explore Franklin’s Civil War sites, including Carter House, Lotz House, and Carnton Plantation, with transport and lunch time included.
“Roger our bus driver/tour guide was extremely knowledgeable not only about the battle of Franklin, but the three homes that we visited and the town of Franklin itself. The docents at each of the homes were also extremely knowledgeable and willing to answer all of our questions. I left with a great deal of knowledge about the battle of Franklin and the ending of the Civil War.”
Explore Nashville’s music and civic past on a 90-minute downtown walk featuring the Ryman, The Arcade, Printer’s Alley, and local stories.
“It was a nice tour around Nashville. Sean was knowledgeable about history and music. Meeting spot was very confusing because of construction. We didn't receive a text from the guide, so ended up wandering around until we could get hold of someone at the company and they could get in touch with him. My takeaway from that is that if you don't get a text the night before, call the company first thing in the morning! But, after we met up, the tour itself was good.”
Tour Nashville’s 1853 Belle Meade mansion, explore its grounds and outbuildings, then sample Tennessee wine at this historic site.
“Enjoyed learning about the history and touring the grounds as well as the wine tasting.”
Explore downtown Nashville on a lively $10 walking tour covering music landmarks, civil rights history, local stories, and useful attraction discounts.
“Our guide was the best! Born and raised in Nashville. Willing to share her growing experience as the city changed. Grew up in the music business and played ball with Elvis at the age of 6. Excellent tour.”
Walk Nashville’s Civil Rights landmarks, hear personal stories, and visit key downtown sites on a practical two-hour guided tour.
“Excellent tour bringing the history and stories to life. Our guide was enthusiastic, engaging and fun to be with. We learnt lots of information on our first visit to Nashville and leave with a much better understanding of the key role the city played in the Civil Rights Movement. The tour is well paced and diverse in its experiences - from murals to key historic sites to the library civil rights exhibition. Would thoroughly recommend this tour to all. Thanks so much for an enjoyable experience.”
Walk Nashville’s music landmarks, hear local stories, and enjoy coffee at Assembly Food Hall on a small-group morning tour.
“My wife signed us up for this tour so I didn’t know what to expect. Our tour guide Paul was great. He knew his history and was full of energy. If you’re a fan of history and music, this tour is for you. Paul gave great advice on how to spend our time while in Nashville. He suggested places to go and places to avoid. We followed his advance and had a great first experience. The whole thing with the coffee is just something to do while you enjoy the tour. Our group was small so we had the opportunity to do a little more sight seeing that a larger…”
Review of Nashville’s private music and history tour with Steve, flexible stops, hotel pickup, and practical advice on value and group size.
“STEVE knows so much. We had a group of six. Hard to see from back of vehicle and impossible to interact personally. It was a bit long just because it was more of a lecture than interaction.”
Explore Belle Meade’s history of enslavement, labor, and Black horse-racing heritage, then enjoy a complimentary wine tasting.
“The tour was average. Would I do it again, I don't think so. There were parts of it which were too detailed and some aspects where we would have liked to have spent more time. It's not bad but probably not 3 hrs worth of my time.”
Explore Nashville’s Black history and civil rights story on a two-hour walking tour with Broadway music, murals, museums, and local insight.
“Chiquita’s tour was amazing! She is so knowledgeable and so passionate about her work. We highly recommend this tour.”
Review of Nashville’s private food and history tour, with hot chicken, barbecue, a Bushwhacker, landmarks, and practical booking advice.
“This tour is not worth the time or money it is better to take the trolley. Maybe I had incorrect expectations, but when I read about this tour I was excited. I expected a very knowledgeable tour guide that would inform us about the history of Nashville, show us important landmarks and provide great trivia and information about the city. Pretty much none of that occurred. All we did was drive around the city, stop to have a bite to eat, then back in the car. The guide talked more about his life than the city. I know more about him and his moves around the country than I do…”
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