Nashville: Honky-Tonk Pub Crawl & Downtown Walking Tour

Drinks, History & Comedy in Nashville's Honky-Tonk District

You walk downtown Nashville with a comedian guide, stop outside the Ryman Auditorium and through Printer's Alley hearing history and stories, drink at multiple bars with pre-arranged discounts and freebies, and skip the planning of which venues to hit. The guide and the bar deals are what make this worth the price.

Step-by-step itinerary

Walking tour and pub crawl in Nashville

• Stand outside the Ryman Auditorium
• Listen to Ryman history from guide
• Walk through Printer's Alley
• Hear ghost and country music stories

The experience

You're standing outside the Ryman Auditorium when the tour guide starts in, and right away you realize this isn't a standard walking tour. The guide is a comedian, which means the history of Nashville's most famous venue comes with actual jokes, not just facts read off a script. You'll hear about the building's past, the artists who played there, and then move into the real draw: a pub crawl through historic downtown that doubles as a sightseeing tour. It's the combination that works. Most pub crawls are just drinking. Most walking tours are just listening. This one keeps you moving between bars while learning the story of the city.

The route takes you through Printer's Alley, where the guide layers in ghost stories and country music lore alongside the bar stops. You're not locked into tiny all-inclusive drinks or forced trivia games. You order what you want at each place, and the discounts and freebies the tour arranges actually add up. People say the freebies and bar deals often cover the tour cost itself, which changes the math on whether it's worth doing. The pace is walking-based, so it's not a sprint, and the group stays small enough that you can actually hear the guide and ask questions without shouting over a crowd.

The whole thing runs with a 21+ age requirement and valid ID, and you'll need a minimum group of seven for the tour to run. If you're booking solo or with a small group, check the confirmation: cancellations do happen if the minimum isn't met, though you'd get an alternative tour or a refund. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and public transit options are nearby if you need them after a few drinks.

What’s included

• A sightseeing tour and pub crawl combined into one experience, led by a professional comedian guide. You'll stop outside the Ryman Auditorium to hear its history, walk through Printer's Alley with ghost stories and country music tales, visit multiple bars with pre-arranged discounts and freebies, and order your own drinks at each venue. Valid ID required.
• 21+ only.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday to SundayDepartures at 14:00 and 17:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Hick Chick Tours

Is this one for you?Right for anyone 21+ who wants to see downtown Nashville's main sights and bars in one outing without planning the route or researching which venues to hit: the comedian guide and the bar deals bundled in are what make it worth doing instead of a solo bar crawl.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I have to buy drinks at every bar?

No. You order and pay for drinks you want at each stop. The tour includes discounts and freebies at participating bars, which help offset the cost.

What's the minimum group size?

Seven people. If the group doesn't reach that number after booking, the tour may be cancelled and you'll be offered an alternative or full refund.

Is there a dress code?

No dress code is mentioned. Nashville's honky-tonk district is casual, so standard bar attire works.

Can I bring a service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are nearby.

What if I'm not a big drinker?

You can still join. You're not required to drink at every stop, and the sightseeing and comedy are the main draw for many people.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes. The tour requires a minimum of seven participants, so advance booking helps confirm the group size.