Nashville: Sights, Street Art & Brewery Tour by Golf Cart

Nashville’s murals and music landmarks are spread across the city, and this three-hour golf cart tour links them with stories from a local guide. You’ll get a broad look at town, with time to stop for photos and visit a brewery, distillery, or, on some morning tours, a bar away from Broadway.

I like two things in particular: the cart makes it easy to cover more ground than you would on foot, and the mix of murals, music history, and local drinks gives the outing more character than a simple sightseeing loop. Guides such as Scotty, Swade, Adam, and Hunter have been praised for their humor, stories, and flexibility.

One point to weigh: the cart travels in regular traffic, so this is not a way to skip congestion. And morning departures may not include a brewery or distillery stop, so keep your expectations flexible.

• Murals with time for photos: See Nashville’s wall art, with stops for pictures at some locations.
• Music Row stories: Hear about the city’s musicians and recording studios as you travel.
• A local drinks stop: Visit a brewery or distillery, or a bar away from Broadway on some morning tours.
• A guide who can adjust: Some guides have changed the route around weather or group interests.
• A shared ride: Groups of two may be paired with up to three other people.
• Three hours for $104: Transport, guide, taxes, and fees are included; food and drinks are not.

Getting a first look at Nashville by golf cart

A golf cart gives you a useful middle ground between walking and a bus tour. You can cover several parts of Nashville during the three-hour outing, while still being close enough to your guide to hear stories and ask questions. It is a practical way to get oriented if you have just arrived or want to see more than the blocks around your hotel.

Do not expect the cart to move through traffic as if it were on a private route. One person on the tour noted that the cart shared the road with other vehicles. That is part of the trade-off: you get an open-air, close-to-the-street view, but traffic can affect the pace.

The guide is a big part of the experience. Past guides have included Scotty, Swade, Adam, Hunter, Deborah, and Nicknash. Their names do not guarantee who will lead your departure, but the accounts of these guides point to the tour’s strengths: local stories, humor, and the ability to adapt when plans or weather change.

Murals worth stopping for

Nashville’s murals are scattered around town, so seeing several in one outing can be more useful than trying to find them on foot one by one. The guide takes you to mural locations and gives you chances to stop for photos. That makes the tour especially appealing if you want a collection of colorful backdrops without building your own route.

There is a small but important distinction between seeing murals and having plenty of time at every mural. The tour includes photo stops, but the exact number and length of those stops are not specified. One past participant wished there had been more chances to pause rather than seeing some murals only while driving by. If a particular mural matters to you, say so early and ask whether the route can allow time for it.

Bring your phone or camera ready, and wear comfortable shoes for getting in and out of the cart. The tour is built around short stops and riding, not a long walk, but standing around for pictures is still easier in comfortable footwear.

Music Row and the stories behind the songs

The city’s music identity is more than neon signs and live stages. On some tours, the guide points out Music Row and talks about famous musicians and the recording studios where they made their music. That context helps connect the places you pass with Nashville’s role in the recording business.

This is a moving overview, not a studio tour. You should expect stories from the cart and views of music-related sites, rather than a promise of access inside recording rooms. For a first visit, that distinction is useful: you get a sense of how music shaped the city without spending the whole afternoon in one building.

The guide can also make this section more personal by drawing out questions and interests from the group. One guide adjusted the route after asking what people wanted to see, while another group enjoyed stops at two bars or clubs for intimate music sets. Those sets are not guaranteed on every departure, but they show how the outing can sometimes reach beyond a drive-by view of the music district.

Brewery, distillery, or a bar away from Broadway

The drinks stop adds a local pause to a tour that might otherwise be all scenery and commentary. You may visit a brewery or distillery and get a taste of the area’s drinking culture. The stop is part of the experience, but food and drinks are not included in the $104 price, so budget separately if you plan to order something.

Timing matters. In the morning, fewer breweries and distilleries may be open. In that case, the tour visits distinctive bars away from Broadway instead. This can be a useful alternative if you want a more local-feeling stop, but it is worth knowing before you book if a brewery or distillery is your main reason for going.

One past group made two bar or club stops and caught live music sets. Another tour went to both a brewery and a distillery. These are examples of how the outing can play out, not a fixed promise of two venues or live music. If you have a strong preference, ask the operator about the planned stop for your chosen departure.

Three hours, with room for a change of plan

The stated duration is three hours, a good length for an orientation tour without using up an entire day. You can see a range of sights, stop for photos, hear local stories, and make a drinks stop. Some people have found the time goes quickly, especially when the guide keeps the group engaged.

The route can be flexible, but flexibility has limits. A guide has adjusted plans because of weather and listened to the group’s interests. In another case, a transport problem was handled by the guide, who extended the tour. That is a reassuring sign of attentive service, though you should not count on an extension as part of the standard schedule.

If you are traveling as a pair, note that groups of two may be matched with up to three other people. That can make the ride more social, and it also means you may not have a private cart. If you value a particular stop or want a slower pace for photos, speak up early rather than hoping the guide will guess.

Is $104 a fair price?

At $104 per person for three hours, the tour is not the cheapest way to get around Nashville. But the price includes the golf cart, a guide, local taxes, and fees. You are paying for transportation between sights as well as the guide’s local context, which makes the cost easier to justify if you want a structured introduction to the city.

The value depends on what you want from the outing. If you would otherwise book separate transport, seek out murals, and try to piece together music history on your own, the tour bundles those elements into one manageable block. If your main goal is a long brewery visit, a particular mural, or time at a live music venue, you may prefer to arrange that independently.

Remember to add the cost of any food or drinks you buy. The tour price does not cover either, and the brewery, distillery, or bar stop is best treated as an opportunity to order something, not as a prepaid tasting.

Who will enjoy this Nashville tour

I’d consider this a strong fit for first-time visitors who want to get their bearings and see several sides of Nashville in one outing. It is also well suited to people who enjoy a guide’s stories, want photos at murals, and like the idea of a casual stop for local drinks.

It may be less suitable if you need wheelchair access, since the tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. Children under 8 are also not permitted. And if you dislike riding in traffic, want a quiet private experience, or need guaranteed brewery access in the morning, consider those limits before booking.

Bring identification, water, comfortable shoes, and clothing suited to the weather. The tour is in English. You can cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund, and a reserve-now, pay-later option is available.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want an easy way to see Nashville’s murals, music landmarks, and local drinking spots in a few hours, with a guide to connect the dots. Its best value is the combination: you cover ground by cart, hear stories about the city’s music scene, and get a break at a local venue.

Skip it if you need a guaranteed itinerary of specific murals or a brewery visit at a morning time. The route and stop can vary, and the cart shares the road with traffic. For a flexible overview with room for conversation and photos, though, this is a practical and appealing start to a Nashville stay.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

It lasts three hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $104 per person.

What is included in the price?

A tour guide, transportation by golf cart, and local taxes and fees are included.

Are food and drinks included?

No. Food and drinks are not included.

Will the tour visit a brewery or distillery?

The tour includes a stop at a local brewery or distillery when available. Morning tours may instead visit unique bars away from Broadway because fewer breweries and distilleries are open.

What language is the tour in?

The live tour guide speaks English.

Can children or wheelchair users join?

Children under 8 years and wheelchair users are not suitable for this activity.

What should I bring?

Bring a passport or ID card, comfortable shoes, water, and clothing appropriate for the weather.