Overview
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This is a tour for music lovers wanting the inside story of how Nashville became Music City.
Your friendly guide is Grammy-nominated music journalist Bill DeMain, a writer with over thirty years experience who’s contributed to publications such as MOJO and Rolling Stone. He is also a Nashville correspondent for the BBC.
DeMain has interviewed an A-Z of pop and country music superstars, including Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, David Bowie and Stevie Nicks.
An acclaimed songwriter, DeMain has had songs covered by such artists as Marshall Crenshaw, Kim Richey and Curtis Stigers. He’s also one half of the acclaimed pop duo Swan Dive. His songs have appeared in TV shows such as Sons of Anarchy and Private Practice.
A long-time Nashville resident, DeMain will take you through decades of musical history, from country to rock, for an experience that will make your visit to Nashville an unforgettable one.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Tennessee's only 5-star hotel, built in 1910. Guests have included Charlie Chaplin, Enrico Caruso, JFK, Paul McCartney and Dolly Parton.
Woolworth Theatre
F.W. Woolworth's, opened in 1913, was the site of Nashville's sit-ins, led by the legendary freedom rider and proponent of "good trouble," John Lewis.
Options
Walkin' Nashville - Music City Legends Tour
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
113 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must do!
Vacation700490,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome tour! Bill was a wonderful guide and has so much expertise and personal stories in the music industry to share. Appreciated his time and knowledge. Great pace and felt we saw the highlights. Thank you!
Fascinating for all - See Nashville through a musician & journalist’s eyes!
P9094PNchelseam,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a phenomenal morning. If you have just a quick weekend in Nashville, this is the crash course & local perspective you need! We were a group of 6 girl friends visiting Nashville for the first time with very little knowledge of country music but we learned so much about fun celebrity/Nashville history and had a wonderful scenic walk. There were 3 other kind folks on our tour. Bill made it approachable for us but would also be fabulous for someone with very deep knowledge on country music. He has a depth of experience on Nashville and the music business and it was absolutely fascinating to see the city through a true expert’s eyes. The pace of the tour was perfect. We walked for 90mins with several standing and talking breaks, one quick restroom break. Would recommend to anyone!
Great walking tour focused on the Nashville music scene
tonysW9846AC,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great walking tour. Bill is extremely knowledgeable about the music scene in Nashville and in general. He's a music journalist who has interviewed dozens (if not hundreds) of musicians across the musical spectrum (rock, country, blues, etc...), and he brings his personal experiences into the tour to make it very interesting, and can discuss just about any musical topic you want to bring up along the way.
Nashville Knowledge!!
F9249BIcatherinem,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. Bill knows his stuff about Nashville & the music scene!! I would make this walk a must to get to know the city & the history within it!!
Glad we took it
123stacy,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was worth it , Bill was informative and nice, glad we did it
Music Legend Walking Tour- A+++++
B8185HErobertw,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Bill was so knowledgeable about the city and its music history. Do highly recommend the next time you’re in Nashville.
Great Tour from a Music Industry Expert
Dream791133,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic tour, and Bill's knowledge of music, songwriting, and the industry is what made it unforgettable. Bill's interviewed many of the industries biggest stars, in both rock and country, and was able to talk about whatever genre or interest came up during the tour 5 stars, and thank you, Bill!
Excellent tour
jennb9142021,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent! Bill is such a nice man and has a wealth of knowledge on music and Nashville. My husband, teenagers and I all loved it and would highly recommend.
A great way to learn about the city!
AvidTraveler93,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved Bill's tour! It was fun and informative, and Bill shared all kinds of stories from his past, such as interviews with famous musicians. He's a genuinely nice guy and knows his stuff when it come to Nashville.
A wonderful way to learn about Nashville and its music scene
aphotogapherandmagii,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bill is someone who walks the walk, not only as a walking tour guide but also as someone with profound experience in the music industry. Of course, he's a guitar player, and you can't spit in Nashville without hitting one of those. Trust me, I've tried. However, he is also a music writer who has interviewed lots of musicians. He wove that personal experience into his discussions during the comfortable walk through downtown. The result was an entertaining, informative morning and a great way to start our weekend in Nashville.
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