Nashville Whiskey & Country Music Tour: Distillery Crawl

Jack Daniels built a tunnel under the Tennessee State Capitol.

This 2-hour guided tour through Nashville blends Tennessee whiskey history with country music landmarks, stopping at historic hotels, hidden bars and iconic buildings where both industries took shape. You'll walk with an expert guide who shares stories from Prohibition through the modern era, taste whiskey at select stops, and hear how the Grand Ole' Opry got its start in a former insurance headquarters. Ages 21+ only. Drinks at stops are your own cost.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nashville whiskey and music tour

• Learn about Motlow Tunnel and Jack Daniels
• Discover Tennessee Tower and Grand Ole' Opry origins
• Introduction to Tennessee Whiskey history
• Explore history of vices and adult activities
• Enjoy a drink and hear about The Lady Ledge

The experience

The tour starts with the stories that shaped both whiskey and Music City. Your guide walks you through the Tennessee State Capitol's Motlow Tunnel (a connection to Jack Daniels that most visitors never learn about), and then to the Tennessee Tower, where the Grand Ole' Opry got its start inside what used to be an insurance building. These aren't the polished museum versions. They're the actual streets and structures where the history happened, and the guide fills in what the buildings themselves don't say.

At the first drink stop, you'll get an introduction to Tennessee whiskey itself: what makes it different, how it earned its signature smooth style, and the surprising mixers that shaped the category. The stops that follow move through the history of Nashville's adult vices (alcohol, tobacco, gambling, fine food) each one a piece of how the city built its reputation. One stop focuses on The Lady Ledge, a detail most tours skip. You're walking the actual blocks where honky-tonk and whiskey culture overlapped, not watching a video about them.

The 2-hour pace keeps the day moving without rushing. You're on foot the whole time, so comfortable shoes matter. The guide is live and speaks English, so the stories land as they're told, not filtered through a recording. Drinks at the stops are on you. The tour includes the guide, the access to the bars, and the history, not the tab.

What’s included

• Expert guide leading the full 2 hours.
• access to historic bars and distillery stops throughout Nashville.
• introduction to Tennessee whiskey history and production.
• stories about Prohibition, honky-tonk culture, and the landmarks that shaped both industries.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

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 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearby

Operated by Revelry Tours Tennessee

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and delivers the commentary live, so you follow the stories as they unfold: good for anyone who wants the history explained in real time rather than read from a placard. The 2-hour pace works for people who want depth without committing a full day, and the walking route stays on foot the whole time, so it suits travelers comfortable with a moderate amount of movement through the city.

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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.

What's the connection between Jack Daniels and the Tennessee State Capitol?

The Motlow Tunnel runs under the Capitol and connects to Jack Daniels' history in the state. It's one of the first stops on the tour and a detail most Nashville visitors never encounter.

How long is the whiskey and country music tour?

The tour runs 2 hours and covers multiple stops on foot through Nashville's historic bars and distillery sites.

Do drinks come with the tour price?

Drinks at the stops are not included. You pay for what you order at each bar. The tour includes the guide, the access to the venues, and the stories behind them.

Where does the Grand Ole' Opry connection come in?

The Tennessee Tower, one of the tour stops, is the site of a former insurance headquarters where the Grand Ole' Opry got its start: a piece of Nashville history tied to the country music side of the tour.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them. It's suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What's the minimum age for this tour?

You must be 21 or older to join. It's a whiskey and bar-focused tour, so age verification is required.