Nashville: Monster Truck City Tour on Cowboy with Live Guide

Summary

Music row, broadway and downtown nashville from a monster truck seat

You’ll climb into Cowboy — yes, an actual monster truck — for a 90-minute ride through Nashville’s wildest streets and quiet corners. Expect live stories from your local guide, front-row views of Broadway and Music Row, plus little surprises (and maybe laughter) along the way. It’s loud, bumpy fun with real city flavor.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I didn’t expect to be climbing up into a giant truck named Cowboy on a random Tuesday afternoon in Nashville. Our driver, whose name I never quite caught because he was already cracking jokes about my “city shoes,” handed me up like I was boarding a spaceship. The seats felt higher than any tour bus — you look down at the world and even the city’s chaos feels kind of small. There was this low diesel smell mixed with barbecue smoke from somewhere nearby, and honestly, it just fit.

We rumbled down Broadway, past neon signs and honky-tonks that were already spilling music onto the street even though it wasn’t even 3pm. Our guide pointed out the Country Music Hall of Fame (I waved like an idiot), then swung us past Nissan Stadium — where you could hear some distant cheers or maybe just my imagination running wild. When we hit Printers Alley, he told us stories about old speakeasies and radio legends; his accent made everything sound like a song lyric. At Bicentennial Park, there were kids chasing pigeons and someone selling boiled peanuts — that salty smell hung in the air for blocks.

Music Row was quieter than I thought it’d be. Sunlight hit the old recording studios just right, making them look almost gentle compared to all that noise back on Broadway. Our guide said some of the biggest country hits started right there behind those brick walls. He asked if anyone could sing; Li from our group tried but forgot half the words to “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” — everyone laughed, including some folks walking by who probably hear tourists butcher country songs every day.

The whole thing lasted about 90 minutes but felt both longer and shorter at the same time — you know? It’s not every day you see Nashville from way up high in a monster truck that used to belong to someone famous. I still think about how small everything looked from up there, and how big it all felt when we rolled back onto solid ground.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Monster truck city tour in Nashville

• Meet at meeting location
• Pass Broadway and Country Music Hall of Fame
• Pass Nissan Stadium and Printers Alley
• Pass BiCentennial State Park and Marathon Village
• Pass Music Row recording studios

Top questions

How long is the Nashville monster truck tour?

The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes.

Does the tour include pickup?

No hotel pickup is included; you meet at the designated location.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Yes, children can join but must be accompanied by an adult.

Are service animals allowed on the monster truck?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

What places does the tour visit?

The route includes Broadway, Country Music Hall of Fame, Nissan Stadium, Printers Alley, Bicentennial State Park, Marathon Village and Music Row.

Is lunch included in this Nashville city tour?

No meals are included during this experience.

Does this run in bad weather?

Yes, it operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately.

How many people are needed to book?

A minimum of four people per booking is required.

What’s included

Your ticket covers all state and local taxes plus trip insurance for peace of mind. You’ll get live commentary from your local driver-guide as you roll through Nashville’s highlights aboard Cowboy — once owned by John Rich — for a full 90-minute monster truck city tour experience.