
Music Row Walking Tour
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September 2026
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Age 13 and over
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Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Music Row Walking Tour worth booking?
Music Row Walking Tour is a 1.5-hour experience in Nashville, United States, from $48 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $48 per person
The Music Row Walking tour begins at a convenient location right on Music Row! A walking tour on the row is an easy walk and gives the expert guide the time and focus to provide great stories and the quirky nature of the
What you get
About this experience
The Music Row Walking tour begins at a convenient location right on Music Row! A walking tour on the row is an easy walk and gives the expert guide the time and focus to provide great stories and the quirky nature of the center of Music City’s soul. Music Row is the area in Nashville with recording studios, record labels, songwriting companies, music royalty businesses, and all things music. This is a separate area from Lower Broadway. On this 1.5 hour stroll through Music Row guests will enjoy a blend of historical insights, entertaining stories, and perhaps a surprise guest story or two from the local music scene. Famous Recording Studios: Visit some of Music Row’s most famous recording studios, where giants of the music industry have recorded their chart-topping hits. You’ll get an insider’s look at the places where stars like Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Taylor Swift made musical magic.
What's included
Included
- Professional Guide for Music Row
What you'll see and do
Bobby's Idle Hour Tavern
The iconic Music Row dive bar frequented by musicians, artists, songwriters, band members, music executives, and all the folks in music.
4 minutes here
Music Row
Iconic center of the universe for music. Songwriting, Recordings, Agents, Publishing, Record Companies, etc. You get the picture.
60 minutes here
Owen Bradley Park
Owen Bradley was an early pioneer in Nashville muisc recording as an iconic producer. Elvis, Conway Twitty, Johnny Cash, and on and on were clients.
10 minutes here
RCA Studio B
Incredible studios that feature mammoth hits from Elvis, Dolly Parton, Everly Brothers, Waylon Jennings, and Roy Orbinson to start the list.
5 minutes here
HQ for songwriters. It all begins with a song. This group provided training, resources, and advocacy for thousands of songwriters.
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Nashville
Guide will meet you on the sidewalk outside the Music Row Bar and Grille. You can park in street parking (free), pay garage across from Music Row Bar and Grille, or in the Music Row Bar and Grille for free if you visit after the tour and purchase food/drinks.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Guide will meet you on the sidewalk outside the Music Row Bar and Grille. You can park in street parking (free), pay garage across from Music Row Bar and Grille, or in the Music Row Bar and Grille for free if you visit after the tour and purchase food/drinks.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Nashville Experience Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Music Row Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great enjoyed our time learning about Music Row - business and artist history/stories.
Informative and personable guy
Response from the operator: Thanks! I appreciate this! Joe Nashville
via Tripadvisor
Music Row Walking Tour
Sorry for the late review. We booked the walking tour with a group but due to a scheduling conflict ended up getting a private tour, which was awesome. Joe is very knowledgeable about the area and the history of Music Row, with lots of details and stories to tell. We really enjoyed our tour and learned a lot. Thank you Joe for sharing your humor and experiences.
Response from the operator: Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the experience! Joe Nashville
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Sat, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Music Row Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Nashville.
How much does Music Row Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $48 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Nashville usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Music Row Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Nashville is not rushed.
Is Music Row Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Nashville, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Music Row Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Music Row Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Music Row Walking Tour?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Nashville can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Nashville and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Music Row Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Nashville within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Nashville?
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Nashville's activity mix is unusually music-heavy: Ryman and Opry backstage tours, RCA Studio B sessions, songwriter rounds and honky-tonk crawls on Broadway. Around that sit distillery runs to Lynchburg and general-admission pedal taverns. Outty Ranking penalises the crawl operators that oversell group size, which is the most common complaint in this city. On Outty we rank every Nashville experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Nashville: Authentic Food Tour with 5 Tastings of Local Dishes, Nashville RCA Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame Ticket Combo, Nashville's Wildest Honky Tonk Public Party Bus (21+). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Nashville?
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April to May and September to October, when patios open and the humidity drops. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Nashville?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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