Music City Bites & Sites - Day Tour

Music City Bites & Sites is a curated day tour that combines Nashville's legendary music heritage with its vibrant culinary scene. The tour starts near 2nd Avenue North and Commerce Street, taking guests through downtown Nashville's historic districts. You'll visit landmarks like the Ryman Auditorium, Broadway's honky-tonks, and the Country Music Hall of Fame, while learning about the city's evolution from 'Athens of the South' to Music City. Along the way, you'll stop at local eateries for tastings of Southern classics like hot chicken, biscuits, and barbecue. The tour is led by knowledgeable guides who share stories of famous musicians and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. It's a perfect introduction for first-time visitors, blending culture, history, and food in a walkable format.

Don't miss

• Visit the Ryman Auditorium, the 'Mother Church of Country Music'
• Sample Nashville hot chicken at a local hotspot
• Walk down Broadway with live music from honky-tonks
• See the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
• Taste Southern biscuits and barbecue at curated stops

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Know before you go

• Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour covers several blocks.
• Come hungry, the food tastings are generous and include several full-sized samples.
• Bring a camera for photo ops at the Ryman and Broadway.
• Check the weather; the tour runs rain or shine, so bring an umbrella if needed.

A bit of history

Nashville's music scene exploded in the 1920s with the Grand Ole Opry, and the city became a recording hub in the 1950s. The tour covers key sites from this golden era, including RCA Studio B where Elvis recorded.