The Heart of Downtown Nashville: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Nashville
Nashville, United States

The Heart of Downtown Nashville: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Outty Ranking 61 4.3 · 19 traveler reviews1 hoursFrom $5

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61/100

Solid Choice. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.3/5

Based on 19 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is The Heart of Downtown Nashville: A Self-Guided Audio Tour worth booking?

The Heart of Downtown Nashville: A Self-Guided Audio Tour is a 1-hour experience in Nashville, United States, from $5 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 19 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
61 / 100
Rating
4.3/5 (19)
Duration
1 hours
From
$5 per person

This self-guided walking tour takes you through the heart of downtown Nashville with Ed Owen, a long time local guide. He’ll share the history of the Ryman Auditorium and Grand Ole Opry while you walk down ‘Honky Tonk Ro

What you get

    About this experience

    This self-guided walking tour takes you through the heart of downtown Nashville with Ed Owen, a long time local guide. He’ll share the history of the Ryman Auditorium and Grand Ole Opry while you walk down ‘Honky Tonk Row’ in Lower Broadway. You’ll also pass by numerous venues owned by well-known names like Blake Shelton, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Kid Rock and more. By the end of the tour, you’ll know something about the city’s earliest settlers at Fort Nashborough, and understand how Nashville became the ‘Music City’. You’ll get a chance to take the best pictures around from the Siegenthaler Walking Bridge, visit the Nashville Walk of Fame, and hear stories about the Country Music Hall of Fame. You’ll wind up at Nudie’s Honky Tonk, where you can hear fantastic music and feast your eyes on some of the genre’s greatest outfits of the past, including Elvis Presley’s gold lame suit! Downloading the tour onto the VoiceMap app to enjoy the tour on location or virtually at home.

    What's included

    Included

    • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
    • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
    • Lifetime access to this self-guided audio tour in English

    Not included

    • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
    • Smartphone and headphones
    • Transportation
    • Food and drink

    What you'll see and do

    1. Legends Corner

      You'll pass by Legends Corner. See how many of the legends you can name.

      Pass by without stopping

    2. The tour passes by the Acme Feed & Seed restaurant. You'll find out which star partially owns the restaurant.

      Pass by without stopping

    3. John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge

      The tour takes you over half of the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. While you walk, many of Nashville's landmarks will be pointed out to you and you'll hear recommendations on where to go after the tour.

      Pass by without stopping

    4. Schermerhorn Symphony Center

      You'll pass by the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. You'll hear a bit about who the centre is named after while you walk.

      Pass by without stopping

    5. Music City Walk of Fame

      The tour passes by the Music City Walk of Fame. You'll hear about some of the famous people who have been commemorated there.

      Pass by without stopping

    6. Nashville Visitor Center

      The tour passes by the Nashville Visitor Center. You're encouraged to pause the tour and go in for more information on things to do in Nashville.

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    7. The tour ends outside Nudie's Honky Tonk. You'll hear a bit about the bar before the tour comes to its end.

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Nashville

    This self-guided audio tour begins outside the Ryman Auditorium. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    The tour ends outside Nudie's Honky Tonk.

    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
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    VoiceMap Audio Tours

    Know before you go

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 19 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    4 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    3 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Value for money

    3 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Traveler reviews

    19 verified traveler reviews for The Heart of Downtown Nashville: A Self-Guided Audio Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    beckypG9895NW · July 2026

    Good tour

    Fun and informative walk through historic downtown Nashville.

    via Tripadvisor

    Jet49849877434 · November 2025

    Great price. Felt very safe walking around

    Great listening. I was able to stop for my time in certain area. App knew when I went off the route and map showed me how to get back to the route

    via Tripadvisor

    NICK_SEMPS · October 2025

    Well worth it

    It was very easy to use, needed no input from us as it used gps to get the guide’s descriptions at just the right time as we walked the route. Clear and informative information given at each point. Great value and you can do at your own speed.

    via Tripadvisor

    O4712BIsusanw · April 2024

    New to Nashville

    The Nashville self directed app was fantastic! It was a great way to wrap up a business trip by exploring a city new to me, when I was available (and could pause when needed). GREAT GUIDE!

    via Tripadvisor

    Thomas_R · April 2024

    it was useless

    hard to get on phone, took over 1 hour. after the Ryman theater there was no communication, did a better job walking the street and seeing everything myself

    Response from the operator: Hi there, I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy your experience. Did you get the email and SMS with the download and voucher redemption instructions? There are three simple steps to download and access this tour. As this is a highly-rated tour, I'm sorry it didn't meet your expectations. Could you email support@voicemap.me to help us better understand where you ran into issues?

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    1 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    7
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Why this scores 61

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)65
    Review evidence (18% weight)38
    Booking momentum (14% weight)30
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)25
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    The Heart of Downtown Nashville: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Nashville.

    How much does The Heart of Downtown Nashville: A Self-Guided Audio Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $5 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 The Heart of Downtown Nashville: A Self-Guided Audio Tour take?

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    Plan for about 1 hour 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 The Heart of Downtown Nashville: A Self-Guided Audio Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 19 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Nashville, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule The Heart of Downtown Nashville: A Self-Guided Audio 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 The Heart of Downtown Nashville: A Self-Guided Audio Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book The Heart of Downtown Nashville: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?

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    Around 7 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-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does The Heart of Downtown Nashville: A Self-Guided Audio 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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