Nashville Murals Golf Cart Tour: Photo Stops & City Art

Summary

See Nashville’s murals up close by golf cart with local stories and photo stops

You’ll ride through Nashville by golf cart with a local guide, stopping for photos at colorful murals across neighborhoods like The Gulch, Marathon Village, and SoBro. Expect laughs, quick stories behind each wall, and plenty of chances to update your profile pic—or just soak up the city’s creative energy from street level.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect a golf cart to feel like the best seat in Nashville, but here we were—zipping past Music Row with the wind in my hair and our guide, Marcus, laughing at my attempts to pronounce “Gulch” like a local. The city’s bigger than I thought, but from the open cart it all felt closer—like you could almost touch the painted bricks as we slowed down for another mural. There was this one wall in East Nashville that smelled faintly of spray paint and fried chicken from the corner shop—honestly, that’s what I remember most about that stop.

Marcus knew every shortcut and seemed to know half the people waving at us. He’d point out which murals were new (“that one only went up last month!”) or tell us who painted them—sometimes he’d just shrug and say, “Nobody really knows.” We stopped for photos at the What Lifts You mural (which is way taller than it looks on Instagram), and he offered to take our picture even though my hair was doing its own thing thanks to the breeze. I still think about how quiet it got for a second while everyone lined up their shot—just a weird hush before someone’s phone dinged.

The tour wasn’t just about snapping pictures—it was more like being let in on a local secret, even if you’re not exactly cool enough to know where all these places are on your own. We rolled through Marathon Village and downtown, past the Country Music Hall of Fame (didn’t go in this time), then into SoBro where Marcus suggested we try a RootBeer Float shot next time. I probably will. The whole thing took about two hours but honestly felt quicker—I guess that’s what happens when you’re actually having fun instead of just checking things off a list.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Golf cart mural tour in Nashville

• Meet your local guide
• Drive golf cart through Nashville
• Stop for photos at murals
• Visit murals in Gulch area
• Pass by Country Music Hall of Fame
• Explore murals in Marathon Village
• See murals in Downtown Nashville
• Pass Music Row recording studios
• Explore murals in SoBro area
• Drive through Midtown murals area

Top questions

How long is the Nashville murals golf cart tour?

The tour lasts between 1.5 to 2 hours.

Is pickup included for this tour?

No hotel pickup; you meet at the starting point in Nashville.

Are there photo stops during the tour?

Yes, there are multiple stops for photos at famous murals around Nashville.

How many people fit in each golf cart?

Each golf cart carries 5 to 7 passengers; larger groups use multiple carts.

Does this tour run in bad weather?

The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for weather conditions.

Is this an historical tour?

No, this is focused on visiting murals for photo opportunities rather than history.

What areas of Nashville does the tour visit?

The route covers Downtown Nashville, Marathon Village, The Gulch, East Nashville, SoBro, Midtown, and Music Row areas.

Is lunch or food included?

No meals are included; however, you may pass by local restaurants during stops.

Will I have a guide during the tour?

Yes, a local professional guide leads each group throughout the experience.

What’s included

Your day includes all fees and taxes covered upfront, transport by open-air golf cart with plenty of stops for mural photos across neighborhoods like The Gulch and Marathon Village, plus stories from your local guide along the way. Trip insurance is also included in your ticket price so you can relax and focus on enjoying those colorful walls (and maybe your new profile pic).